Route Fifty
A New Google Fiber Model Will Take Shape in Huntsville
Instead of building a new network from scratch, a different approach will be used in the northern Alabama city.
Management
OPM Unveils Overhaul of Federal Hiring Site USAJOBS
Agency says changes over the next year will make assailed job application website more user friendly.
Nextgov
Why is the Air Force’s Cyber R&D Budget Skyrocketing?
The branch wants to nearly quadruple the current $7.7 million purse for defending networked aircraft, launch systems, satellites and data.
Route Fifty
States Strive to Eliminate Costly Construction Delays
Some states, recognizing the economic and environmental costs of delayed transportation projects, are starting to use financial incentives, heightened public scrutiny and “design-build” strategies to increase the likelihood that projects will come in on time and on budget.
Tech
NASA is Putting Your Artwork on an Asteroid
Astronomers believe there's a "high probability" that the asteroid collides with Earth in 2182, but dont worry—the art gallery will be orbiting the sun by then.
Management
When You Ask The Public, It Supports Apple Over the FBI — or Does It?
Two polls released this week show seemingly different results.
Management
What Makes People So Frustrated About Their Paychecks?
For many white-collar workers, getting a raise isn’t about the extra money but about feeling confident that they aren’t getting cheated.
Management
Clinton Email Issues Shake Up State Dept. FOIA Operations
IG prepares new report as conservative legal nonprofit scores court victory.
Management
As the Justice Department Decides Where to Try El Chapo, Signs Point to Brooklyn
All of this would be predicated on the Mexican authorities handing over Guzmán to the United States government.
Pay & Benefits
Help With Student Loans, Paid Sick Leave for Contractors
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
Another Federal Office in Oregon Reopens After Closing for 7 Weeks During Malheur Standoff
Two of the three facilities closed due to safety concerns during the standoff are now operational.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Give Federal Employees a 5.3 Pay Raise in 2017
The legislation would provide a 3.9 percent base pay bump, and a 1.4 percent boost in locality pay.
Management
Union Leader Says He Has Good Relationship with IRS Chief
NTEU hopes to restore some of 18,000 lost tax agency jobs.
Management
Trump Comes Out of the Nevada Republican Caucus Victorious
The Republican frontrunner rolled to another dominating victory in Nevada, gathering steam as he heads into Super Tuesday.
Defense
Top Admiral Asks U.S. Allies to Help Buzz China’s Fake Islands
The four-star admiral of U.S. Pacific Command told Congress he wants other countries to join the U.S. in flying, sailing near China’s new islands (and that new radar).
Defense
Air Force Paper: Women Who Wear the Hijab Contribute to 'Passive Terrorism'
Millions of Muslim women might have something to say about that.
Management
Do You Really Know Who You're Dealing With?
Don't make assumptions -- they could get you in trouble.
Oversight