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Amid Cybersecurity Concerns, House Republicans Blast Education CIO Misconduct
Rep. Jason Chaffetz., R.-Utah., challenged CIO Danny Harris and Acting Secretary John King on recent investigation into Harris’ behavior, arguing the department may not be equipped to protect 139 million Social Security numbers from cyberattack.
Oversight
Clinton Got Obama's Iowa Tactics, Not His Voters
Sanders' strong showing with young voters highlights the challenge Clinton faces if she wants to replicate the Obama coalition.
Route Fifty
Federal Rule Could Help States Craft Retirement Savings Programs for Private Sector Workers
The ambiguity of federal regulations has raised concern about how states can proceed legally to increase retirement savings.
Defense
Now It's Defense Chief Ash Carter's Turn to Explain Use of Personal Email
Warning of hackers, Sen. Grassley demands list of Defense secretary's missives.
Management
Is Imposter Syndrome a Sign of Greatness?
If imposter syndrome is so common among high-achievers, perhaps we should view this anxiety-inducing insecurity as an asset.
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The $5B Leidos-Lockheed Deal: Size Still Matters
At first blush, Leidos’ acquisition might seem counterintuitive to what many experts believe is a changing IT market.
Management
Second VA Official Will Be Reinstated to Senior Executive Service
Judge reverses department’s decision to demote Diana Rubens over relocation benefit and reassignment controversy.
Oversight
Americans Don't Trust the Government to Help Fix the Economy
Only 18 percent of respondents to a recent poll said they trusted elected officials in Washington the most to fix the economy.
Management
Iowa Results Mean a Three-Way GOP Race
After Cruz’s win and Rubio’s surge, Trump won’t be monopolizing the airwaves anymore.
Management
The Federal Government's Response to the Zika Virus
The World Health Organization declared its spread an international emergency. But American officials have taken a calmer tone.
Management
Does Your Next Generation of Leaders Possess These Critical Communication Skills?
Does Your Next Generation of Leaders Possess These Critical Communication Skills?
Oversight
Play of the Day: Jeb Bush's Evolving Brand
Jimmy Kimmel looks at the 2016 contender's slogan.
Route Fifty
Smart Cities Pushing Public Wi-Fi Must Be Mindful of Overcrowding Frequencies
Cell carriers’ new LTE-U technology could further strain broadband’s open spectrum, barring FCC regulation or the establishment of agreed-upon industry standards.
Nextgov
DHS-Supported Scans of Private Networks Prompt Suspicions of Domestic Surveillance
Under the "Enhanced Cybersecurity Services" program, DHS feeds government intelligence about network threats to approved Internet Service Providers so they can immunize corporate subscribers.
Tech
Snowed in at NASA, Keeping Watch Over a Space Colossus
Time is running out on the agency’s most ambitious science mission in generations, and that means no stopping for anything—not even a historic blizzard.
Route Fifty
These Metro Areas Had the Lowest Rental Housing Vacancy Rates at the End of Last Year
Census Bureau data released last Thursday show the proportion of unoccupied rental housing during 2015 in 75 major metro regions in the U.S.
Defense
Obama’s Final Pentagon Budget Request May Renew Clash Over Spending ‘Gimmick’
Personnel and health care funding will attract greater scrutiny.
Management
Senior Execs to Begin Obama's Rotation Program This Year
OPM issues guidance detailing what qualifies as a rotation.
Oversight
Republican Leaders Won’t Back Smith’s Probe of Clinton Emails
The House Science chairman has launched his own investigation into the security of Hillary Clinton’s messages, but it’s not clear whether the leadership is on board.
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