Oversight
There’s a Great Tradition of Fainting in Politics and Government
Franklin Pierce became the fourteenth president despite the nickname "Fainting Frank."
Oversight
Play of the Day: 'Basket of Deplorables' Was Not the Right Term
Late-night has some other suggestions to describe Trump supporters.
Management
How the Next Administration Can Improve Customer Experience
Past efforts have created strong momentum—it will be up to Clinton or Trump to keep it going.
Nextgov
Report: Want Innovation? Hire and Empower CTOs
Chief technology officers should be empowered to deliver new solutions and approaches.
Management
OPM Widens Team of Contractors for New Background Check Bureau
Incumbents CACI and Key Point joined by CSRA and Securitas.
Route Fifty
Nonprofit Helps Upgrade Harrisburg's Ailing IT; Disgraced Florida Mayor's Mysterious Charity
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: A bill undermining Michigan's labor unions?; a federal mining dispute in Minnesota; and a California city gets a transportation facelift.
Defense
TSA Told to Beef Up Security System at Maritime Facilities
DHS watchdog warns that criminals could elude background checks.
Insights
Minding The Gaps: Diagnosing Privileged Access Risks in State & Local Government
Proper management of privileged accounts is critical to mission security. But a growing number of state and local agencies are discovering firsthand the challenges involved are not easy to surmount.
Route Fifty
Navigator Award Finalists: Government Allies and Cross-Sector Partners Category
We’re in North Dakota to roll out the first 10 finalists in our Navigator Awards program.
Management
OPM Touts Upgrades to Federal Jobs Site
USAJOBS has had several makeovers in its 20 years.
Management
FOIA Litigation Is Rising, and the Cost Is Unclear
GAO finds iffy data on 112 cases in which plaintiff prevailed.
Defense
Fighting Terrorism With a Credit Card
Interest payments on America’s war debt could one day exceed the direct costs of combat itself.
Management
A Small Investment in This Relationship Skill Will Pay Large Returns
If you treat every encounter like a transaction, you’ll miss a lot of opportunities.
Oversight
Clinton Battles Pneumonia and Rumors
The candidate's doctor disclosed the diagnosis after Clinton's sudden departure from a 9/11 commemoration.
Nextgov
How Virtual Reality Could Help Stop the Next Ebola Outbreak
The Health and Human Services Department wants to train clinicians using simulations.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Sarcasm, Kim Jong-Un's Hair and North Korean Nukes
The hermit kingdom is going through some stuff and late-night TV has noticed.
Nextgov
Unleashing Digital Talent in the Next Administration
To attract cybersecurity and IT specialists, the government should use existing flexibilities in its system of hiring, training and nurturing talent.
Route Fifty
Sidewalk Labs’ Role in Columbus Smart City Program Appears Limited For Now
Meanwhile, Ohio’s capital is forging ahead with plans for millions of dollars in high-tech transportation upgrades. U.S. DOT officials will visit the city this week.
Route Fifty
Bomb Threat Temporarily Derails Cincinnati Streetcar Service; Louisiana Mayors Criticize FEMA Flood Response
Also in Our State and Local Weekend Digest: A push to bump Trump off Minnesota's ballot; condemnation of Israel boycott riles New Yorkers; and bees collateral damage in S.C. mosquito spraying.
Nextgov