Nextgov
How a BYOD Telework Policy Could Put Your Agency at Risk
A NIST researcher explains why we need new cyber safety guidelines for teleworking.
Management
Remember the Time Fidel Castro Asked FDR for $10?
Obama has sent the first direct mail between Cuba and the U.S. in five decades. But it's not the first historic letter between the countries.
Management
Beefed-Up FOIA Offices Trim Backlog of Requests Governmentwide
Costs of agency processing rose 4 percent to $480 million in fiscal 2015.
Management
How to Set Priorities That Sustain Innovation
A checklist for leaders working to improve operations and maintain gains in the next administration.
Nextgov
US Spy Map Agency Charts Syrian Exodus Using Social Media
By searching public posts, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency fulfills its duty to provide decision-makers with past, present and future insights into locations during a global emergency.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Democrats Want to Triple Obama's Proposed Federal Pay Raise
Democratic lawmakers are seeking a much bigger pay boost for federal employees.
Defense
Air Force General Resigns Over Extramarital Relationship
Lt. Gen. John Hesterman had commanded fliers under Central Command.
Oversight
Two Longstanding Good-Government Groups Join Forces
Center for Effective Government to become part of Project on Government Oversight.
Pay & Benefits
Combat Vets Now Can File For VA Health Benefits Over the Phone
All other vets can call in their applications beginning July 5.
Management
Slow Delivery Could Cost the Postal Service Millions This Election Season
An official at one political mailing company describes postal workers as ‘lazy and fat.’
Nextgov
Immigration Agency Spars with Inspector over Failed $3.1B Digital System
The IG wrote: "We undertook this audit to answer a relatively simple question: after 11 years and considerable expense, what has been the outcome -- right now -- of USCIS' efforts to automate benefits processing?"
Management
Is It OK to Cry at the Office?
Looking down on people who cry at work is sexist. It’s time to bring back the noble art of public weeping.
Nextgov
These 6 Agencies are Wizards at Closing Data Centers
If the rest of government copied what these half dozen agencies have done in adhering to data center consolidation, the government would save a whole lot more money.
Defense
The FBI Has an Ulterior Motive In Its Battle Against Apple
The FBI isn’t fighting for access to the San Bernardino shooter's phone. It’s fighting for a change in the law.
Defense
Map: The State of Global Diplomacy
Visualizing the nearly 6,000 diplomatic ties between 42 countries and 660 cities.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A Look Inside Donald Trump's Brain
The real estate mogul's top advisor is himself.
Oversight
Flint Water Crisis Hearing Brings Dueling Calls for Resignations
Republicans call for the head of the EPA chief, while Democrats want the governor of Michigan to step down.
Route Fifty
State and Local Daily Digest: Wyo.’s Natural Resource Explorer; Tenn. Senator Wants to De-Annex Then Doesn’t
Also in our news roundup: A micro-housing model city; Pennsylvania takes to medical marijuana; and Maine braces for budworms.
Management
