Oversight
Play of the Day: Bernie Sanders and His Bird
The candidate said it was symbolism, but it was probably just one dinosaur seeing another.
Route Fifty
How Small Communities Can Use Gigabit Fiber Expansion to Stand Out
Sandy, Oregon, near Portland, built its own high-speed Internet utility that’s now incredibly popular with residents. Here’s how similar localities have been developing their fiber networks.
Pay & Benefits
How Poor Pay and Bad Planning Has Led to Diminished Medical Care for Federal Prisoners
The Bureau of Prisons is wasting money by maintaining significant medical staffing shortfalls.
Management
OPM Could Significantly Improve Hiring, But Will It?
The Competitive Service Act provides an opening to help agencies quickly find highly-qualified job candidates.
Nextgov
Are Agencies Still Overusing Social Security Numbers? Lawmakers Want an Audit
Agencies were supposed to stop defaulting to SSN identification starting nearly a decade ago.
Route Fifty
Georgia Gov. Will Veto ‘Religious Liberty’ Bill; Indicted Texas Mayor Has Big Election Dreams
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Alaska volcano erupts; Ohio mayor’s strange dispute with neighbor; and Chicago aldermen vs. Mayor Emanuel.
Management
Navy Captain Who Took Fat Leonard’s Bribes Gets 46 Months in Prison
Dusek is highest-ranking official punished in case involving Asia ship schedules.
Pay & Benefits
HUD Seeks to Recoup Nearly $150,000 From Public Housing Authorities That Overpaid Executives
Six PHAs in California, New Jersey, and New York violated a federal spending compensation cap on top officials in 2014.
Management
Ace Your Next Job Interview By Not Selling Yourself At All
When they ask if you want water or coffee, always say yes.
Management
Why the GOP Plan for $300B in Federal Pay, Workforce Cuts Doesn't Add Up
Lawmakers are playing a dangerous game in promising things they can’t deliver.
Management
Why Cruz Would Be Better for the GOP
Not only would he have a shot at beating Clinton, he’d give down-ballot Republicans a chance to hold onto Congress.
Defense
Trump Says America Hasn’t Been Great in 116 Years
Trump says one of his slogans is “America First.”
Defense
Carter Watches Public Television on Fridays – and Other Surprises from His Email
The Defense chief's redacted private messages reveal Washington insiders asking about jobs for friends and challenge coins for their kids
Management
Sanders's Super Saturday Sweep
The Vermont senator swept the Democratic contests in Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii, where voters handed Clinton a stunning rebuke.
Defense
John Kerry Calls the Presidential Campaign an 'Embarrassment'
Unsurprisingly, Donald Trump has angered many foreign diplomats.
Nextgov
Hackers Manipulate Water Treatment Operations, Invade Adele’s Privacy, and Plunder Diamonds on the High Seas
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Nextgov
What Happens When You Click on That Fox News ‘Trump Quits’ Video?
Clicking on the video may not corrupt your computer, but the sender does want your money.
Management
The Only People Who Aren’t Penalized for Promoting Diversity Are White Men
This does not bode well for many people leading diversity initiatives.
Oversight