Management
Federal Highway Administration: Decline in American Teens With Driver's Licenses Hits New Low
Economics, attitude shifts, and the lure of the internet are all likely explanations.
Nextgov
How Last Year's OPM Hack Could Affect the Census
A loss of public trust in the federal government could undermine Commerce's ability to collect data for the 2020 census.
Defense
Zika Emergency Funding Can’t Wait, White House Tells Congress
Sitting on the administration's $1.9 billion emergency request is “playing with fire,” budget director says.
Pay & Benefits
Feds’ Long Term Care Insurance Premiums Will Rise Sharply in 2016
OPM is working to allow more policy customization to offset costs.
Nextgov
DHS: Cyberattack on the Ukraine Power Grid Could Happen Here
“This type of attack can happen in any critical infrastructure company across all sectors," a high-ranking cybersecurity official says.
Oversight
How a Serious Third-Party Presidential Run Could Still Happen
It's not too late—yet—for Trump or an anti-Trump to make a credible independent bid.
Management
Five Things That Changed My Life Over Five Years
I couldn’t have predicted any of that five years ago when I turned 50.
Oversight
Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders Win the Wisconsin Primaries
Cruz really needed a win to blunt Trump’s march to the nomination; Sanders extended a winning streak, but time is running out to close his gap with Clinton.
Management
Scott Walker, Not Paul Ryan, Could Be the GOP's Cleveland Surprise
After setting himself up as a kingmaker in Wisconsin, Walker could find himself on the throne at the convention.
Defense
Defense Chief Seeks New Powers for Joint Chiefs, Top Commanders in War on Terrorism
Carter unveils his Goldwater-Nichols reform plan, and the most sweeping changes to the military's top command in a generation
Management
Play of the Day: Looking Into the Archives of Trump's Comments About Women
The Daily Show dug up a very old, very creepy interview.
Management
Why You Can’t Run Government Like a Business
While there are some leadership commonalities, there are plenty of key differences.
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Lawmakers Move to Initiate Impeachment Process for Alabama’s Governor
Scandal-plagued Gov. Robert Bentley accused state Rep. Ed Henry, and other House lawmakers backing the impeachment resolution of playing politics.
Management
Politicians’ Angry Rhetoric Harms Feds, Panelists Say
True accountability involves transparency and data analytics that move agencies from merely tracking spending to preventing misuse of funds in advance.
Nextgov
Federal Cybersecurity by the Numbers: The Biggest Spenders and the Biggest Threats
The annual scorecard tracking agencies’ compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act shows some agencies are backsliding.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Backlog Still High Despite Slight Progress
OPM managed to process nearly 10,000 applications in March, but the backlog still stands at more than 19,000 claims.
Management
How to Design Contracts that Deliver Results
A new study explains the pros and cons of two contracting approaches aimed at delivering services more effectively.
Oversight
The Pentagon Isn’t Tracking if Former Employees Violate Revolving Door Laws
Auditors could not even come up with reliable data to make assessments.
Nextgov
Can the Internet of Things Change Economic Inequality? Commerce Wants to Know
he Department of Commerce wants your input on the Internet of Things.
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