Oversight
Play of the Day: Sarah Palin Endorses Trump, Also Invents a Word
Jimmy Kimmel has figured out what a "squirmish" is.
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City Leaders Gathering in D.C. for U.S. Conference of Mayors 2016 Winter Meeting
This year’s meeting counts economic development and drought among its priorities.
Oversight
Donald Trump Could Ride Momentum to the Republican Nomination
If he wins Iowa, then an establishment candidate will face an uphill struggle to stop him.
Nextgov
Survey: CIOs Struggle to Measure Success in Dollars and Cents
More than half of the CIOs surveyed -- 63 percent -- said they struggle to calculate the return-on-investment of successful IT projects or to communicate those cost savings to other parts of the agency.
Management
Secure Agency Facilities Depend on GSA Talking with Protective Service
GAO recommends clarification of updated roles.
Management
Big Trends in Federal Contracting for 2016
Cybersecurity, big data, industry consolidation and more.
Management
EPA Accused of Inaction as Michigan Water Crisis Loomed
Administrator McCarthy said agency "did its job" but regrets outcome.
Management
The Supreme Court Will Decide Whether Obama’s Immigration Plans Live or Die
The Court agrees to rule on the legal status of 4.3 million immigrants, taking on a hot issue in the presidential race.
Defense
What Led American Ships Into Iranian Waters?
The U.S. military has released more details of last week’s detainment of Navy vessels in foreign territory.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies Have More Wiggle Room to Spend on 3Rs in 2016
OPM lifts four-year spending limit on recruitment, relocation and retention incentives for certain mission-critical jobs.
Management
Your Weekly Perspective Check
Look at it this way, at least you're not working in the shock trauma room.
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As Bundy Takeover Plays Out in Oregon, Colorado Lawmakers Debate State Control
Federal land management is an even hotter topic during the Centennial State’s legislative session.
Management
Whistleblower Disclosures Skyrocketed Last Year, Driven by VA Employees
Small independent agency struggles to keep up with unprecedented workload.
Management
Budget Deficit Set to Rise Again, CBO Says
Projection comes after seven years of decline.
Management
Three Crucial Questions for Uncovering Unconscious Bias at Work
Diversity does not equal inclusion.
Oversight
Senate to Vote on Limiting Syrian Refugees
The chamber is set to tackle a hot-button bill that already passed the House.
Management
Sanders and Clinton Go to the Mat
The two leading candidates battled over gun control and health care during the final Democratic debate before the Iowa caucuses.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Martin O'Malley Just Wants Someone to Pay Attention to Him
Sunday's Democratic debate didn't do the former Maryland governor any favors.
Nextgov
Hackers Breach Oregon Refuge Employee Data and Dump Car Breathalyzer’s Source Code
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
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