Management
Pentagon Travel Expense Cuts Are Hurting Navy Ship Maintenance
DoD policy reducing long-term travel per diem rates is generating widespread backlash.
Nextgov
IT Problems Still Bedevil DOD-VA Health Care Center
Because of different network security standards, the two departments share resources over three networks -- not one.
Pay & Benefits
Insurance for Domestic Partners, Pay Cuts for Federal Agents and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Route Fifty
New U.S. Economic Data Underscores Trouble Energy States Face
But growth in South Dakota has been strong, increasing by 9.2 percent in the third quarter of 2015.
Management
IRS Chief, First EPA Head Awarded Public Service Prize
Koskinen and Ruckleshaus describe serving government in tense times at agencies that are now under attack in the presidential campaign.
Management
Former Phoenix VA Senior Executive Pleads Guilty to Lying About Lobbyist's Gifts
Sharon Helman will get probation and no prison time for making a false financial report to the government.
Nextgov
Survey: Modernizing Legacy IT Actually Leads to More Security Challenges
Federal IT decision-makers cited incomplete transitions and a lack of familiarity with new systems.
Nextgov
IT Upgrade Fund Faces More Skepticism in Congress
Lawmakers say they want to see more details about the plan.
Route Fifty
State & Local Daily Digest: L.A. Gas Shortage Looms; Pennsylvania Sues Delaware
Also in our news roundup: North Dakota county blocks nuclear borehole; Miami officials have concerns over David Beckham’s stadium; and public art proposal roils Iowa City.
Management
Neuroscience Says These Rituals Can Help Your Brain Stay in Peak Condition
Research shows that staying sound of body and mind as we age is certainly possible—with a little effort.
Management
Lawmaker's Latest Plan for FTC Headquarters: Move to Commerce Building for a 'Better View'
Mica continues battle to expand art gallery space over trade commission objections.
Management
The IRS is Using Systems That Keep Getting Hacked
Tax season is coming up and maybe we should be worried.
Defense
We're On the Same Side, Carter Tells Silicon Valley
As the FBI-vs.-Apple battle heats up, the defense secretary makes his own pitch to the tech industry.
Management
Americans Love Driven Women Like Hillary Clinton – As Long As They Aren't Asking for a Promotion
To campaign is to publicly claim that you are better than others (usually white men) who want the same job.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Hillary Clinton's Feline Ties to Terrorism
Her childhood cat's name was Isis. That can't be a coincidence.
Management
A Fake Crisis, Leadership and You
The next time your boss derails your plans, try this exercise.
Route Fifty
Claims of an Imminent West Coast Quake Prompt Rapid-Response Reality Check
Government agencies need to debunk misinformation and rumors when they surface online and spread on social media, especially when they deal with science.
Route Fifty
For Child Sex Crimes, Algorithms and Data Analysis Bolster Investigative Collaborations
“This has been the most significant change in forensics and dealing with these cases that our folks have seen ever,” Jim Cole, a special agent with Homeland Security Investigations, says.
Nextgov
House Panel Wants to Give Agency CIOs Authority to Crack Down on Personal Email Use
Labor groups fought efforts at DHS and OPM recently to shut off personal email access.
Oversight