Route Fifty
Is Public Corruption Becoming More or Less Common in the U.S.?
A recently published academic study takes a look at that.
Management
A Stupendous Government Satellite Animation of the Solar Eclipse
“I am not aware of anybody ever capturing the full eclipse in one set of images or video,” says a NASA scientist.
Management
Obama Looks to Outsiders to Fix “Big and Bloated” Government
Citizens must step in to help agencies address key challenges, president says.
Oversight
Democratic Lawmakers Accuse IGs of Bias in Clinton Email Probe
State and Intel Community watchdogs are accused of bias or inaccuracies.
Management
7 Leadership Principles from Women in National Security
Advice from trailblazing military leaders.
News
At Republican Debate, Firing Feds Takes Center Stage
"I will find them and I will fire them," Cruz says of federal workers he doesn't like.
Management
The Authentic Alliance of Donald Trump and Ben Carson
Former rivals find common ground by suggesting that in politics, people and events aren’t always what they seem.
Oversight
Spurt of Deaths at Postal Facility Has Employees Worried About Poison in the Air
"People are scared," labor leader says.
Nextgov
Industry Report Warns: Federal CISO Could Be ‘Disruptive’
The new federal IT security chief needs clearly defined job responsibilities and “top-down” support to be effective.
Defense
Pentagon Financial Managers See Shrinking Staff, Swelling Workload
Comptroller survey shows worry over meeting military’s operational requirements.
Nextgov
After Facing ‘Hard Truths,’ FedRAMP Director Pledges Changes to Cloud Security Process
The office responsible for cloud security authorization will publicly roll out a revamped and redesigned FedRAMP on March 28.
Management
The Case for Eating Lunch at Your Desk — and Being Okay With It
It’s a reasonable response to the way we eat, work and live today.
Nextgov
Wanted: Tech Superstars to Drive Government Innovation
Change makers who bridge the gap between technology and governance are crucial to the future of civic engagement and service delivery.
Oversight
Florida and Ohio Primaries Critical in the 'Stop Trump' Movement
If Rubio or Kasich can win one, his nomination becomes problematic. If they lose both, he may be unstoppable.
Management
F-35 Chief: Pentagon Should Think Hard Before Making Another Joint Fighter
Lt. Gen. Chris Bogdan has a bit of advice for Air Force and Navy leaders envisioning their next tactical aircraft.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Charisma of the Democrats
Clinton says she's not a 'natural politician,' but is Sanders?
Oversight
Are Underqualified Congressional Staff Impeding Oversight, Wasting Agencies' Time?
Letter to Hill leaders warns of weak checks on executive branch and lobbyist power.
Oversight
Congressional Crusader for Firing More Feds Announces Retirement
House committee leader played fundamental role in passing VA accountability law.
Defense