Oversight
The CDC Has Issued a Travel Advisory for a Zika Virus-stricken Area of Miami
"We do expect additional infections to be reported," said CDC director Tom Frieden.
Nextgov
GAO: OMB, Treasury Don't Monitor DATA Act Enough
A new GAO report concludes the lack of oversight could lead agencies to incompletely report finances.
Oversight
Justice, IG Launch Criminal Probe Into EPA’s Self-Created Disaster
Agency has promised accountability, but will not say if anyone has been disciplined for mine spill.
Management
Contractor for Afghan Army Vehicles More Than Doubled Cost, Watchdog Finds
Miscues and waste likely to require Pentagon to spend $1 billion more.
Route Fifty
Number of Zika Cases Likely From Florida Mosquitoes Rise to 14
Ten new cases were confirmed in the state on Monday.
Defense
Families of Fallen Service Members Demand Apology From Trump
Group says the Republican’s remarks about the parents of a Muslim-American killed in action are “repugnant” and “anti-American.”
Route Fifty
Training Program Gives Cash-Strapped R.I. Municipalities Some Hope
‘Leadership Matters’ focuses on improving culture and performance in local public institutions in the Ocean State dealing with challenging fiscal conditions.
Management
With Political Conventions Over, Presidential Transition Planning to Hit Full Stride
Former Gov. Leavitt and Sen. Kaufman welcome cooperation under new law.
Insights
A DevOps Roadmap for the Federal Government
More agencies are adopting the agile work model, ushering in new levels of productivity. But do its core tenets mesh with a government that demands the utmost in security and compliance?
Defense
Despite Objections, Pentagon Takes Step Toward Buying New Nuclear Weapons
The U.S. Air Force has asked defense firms to bid to supply new ICBMs and controversial nuclear cruise missiles.
Management
'He Doesn't Know What the Word Sacrifice Means'
Donald Trump has chosen to debate the parents of a slain American serviceman over who has sacrificed more.
Oversight
The Battle Between Clinton and Trump is a Modern Morality Play
Trump has a deep-seated knack for playing to people's moral intuition and plans to exploit this skill all the way to the White House. The question remains: does Clinton?
Management
How Do You Do a Start-Up in the Government?
Leaders who have helped to stand up new agencies points to a number of lessons.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Wrapping Up the 2016 Democratic Convention
Clinton dressed like Pitbull, Kaine does a terrible Trump impression and the Obamas got worldly.
Insights
Envisioning IC ITE: The Next Generation of Information Sharing
The U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) is seeking to achieve greater effectiveness by implementing the IC Information Technology Enterprise (IC ITE), a platform dedicated to streamlining information sharing across agencies. Government Business Council took a closer look at the perspectives of government leaders from the intelligence community.
Nextgov
Hackers Pocket Credit Cards While Processing USPS Mail, Snap Selfies with Dying Patients and Leak DNC Donor Voicemails
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Route Fifty
It’s Time for Regional Primaries
In a guest article, Connecticut Secretary of State Denise Merrill explores how her colleagues around the country are now working together to develop a more harmonized, coherent nomination process after a plan for regional primaries didn’t take off years ago.
Management
Is the Constitution at Stake in This Year’s Election?
A 20-year conservative trend in the Supreme Court is on the line. A constitutional scholar examines why this issue alone will drive herds of voters to the polls in November.
Defense