Management
Video: The Team Simulating a Mission to Mars in Hawaii
They're holed up in an abandoned volcano to understand the emotional cost of living on Mars and have very few resources.
Management
Lawmakers to VA Officials: Focus on Employees, Not More Spending
VA secretary says department officials will unveil new accountability measure next week.
Defense
Republican National Committee Joins Legal Attack on Clinton Email Practices
Two lawsuits seek her text and BlackBerry messages from State Department years.
Route Fifty
Why Small Cities and Counties Rarely Merge
Although the consolidation of jurisdictions can streamline services and achieve cost savings, a combination of history, politics and pride can be big stumbling blocks.
Management
Feds: Tell Your Manager How You Really Feel -- With No Repercussions
OPM will start sending out the 2016 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey at the end of April.
Management
White House Would Curb Contracting Waste with Innovation Labs
Agencies will appoint acquisition innovation advocates to improve IT investments.
Management
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton: 'I Am Not a Natural Politician'
Her comment made for a remarkably raw moment during tonight's Democratic debate in Miami.
Defense
If Trump Wins, Expect Thousands of Defense Jobs to Move to Europe
The GOP frontrunner's anti-Muslim comments could prompt U.S. allies to shop elsewhere for arms.
Nextgov
Could a Name Change Clarify What DHS' Cyber Team Actually Protects?
A rebranding could help telegraph that our digital lives and physical safety now are intertwined, says the directorate head.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Steaks, Water and Magazine
Was the GOP frontrunner giving a victory speech or an informercial Tuesday night?
Nextgov
New White House Open Source Policy Makes it Easier for Agencies to Reuse Custom Software
The new Federal Source Code Policy will also include a pilot program to release some federally funded custom code to the public.
Pay & Benefits
Momentum for a 5.3 Percent Raise, the Stubborn Retirement Backlog and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
IT Fund Gets a Thumbs Up from CIOs. But is $3 Billion Enough?
The federal government is planning to spend nearly $90 billion a year on IT next year.
Oversight
Congressional Watchdogs Ask Their Hill Masters for Budget Hikes
GAO and CBO say they face critical shortfalls in hiring and technology investments.
Management
Obama is Skipping Nancy Reagan’s Funeral to Attend SXSW
Obama is the keynote speaker at the conference and will be interviewed on stage by the Texas Tribune's editor-in-chief.
Oversight
Lawmakers From Both Parties Renew Pushback on Postal Closures
Calls come after USPS announced it lost money on consolidation plan last year.
Pay & Benefits
Senators Urge Pentagon to Postpone Cuts to Autism Coverage for Military Kids
Proposed reductions in reimbursement rates for a popular therapy offered under TRICARE would take effect on March 30.
Management
Brace Yourself for the Transition Management Jumble
The ranks of the departing team can thin rapidly as January 20th approaches.
Management
The IRS’ Slow Response to Taxpayer Letters Is Costing Everyone
Unanswered correspondence can delay refunds and force the IRS to pay extra interest, Treasury watchdog finds.
Nextgov