Defense
Homeland Security Offers Training to Combat Human Trafficking
Awareness effort for all agencies is part of governmentwide enforcement campaign.
Management
New Research Shows the Very Human Heart of When, Why and How We Fail
It also suggests there are ways we can reframe the problem to achieve success.
Nextgov
What Does the Chemical Safety Board Have in Common with OPM and Target?
The board does not keep track of computer systems it has outsourced to contractors, which could jeopardize information confidentiality.
Defense
Are the Oregon Occupiers Ready to Give Up Yet?
Ammon Bundy asked them to leave, but three members of the militia who left and were arrested Wednesday say the remnant intends to stay.
Management
Trump Wants to Replace Obamacare With an Even Further Left-Wing Plan
And it might be exactly what his supporters want.
Defense
Obama Taps New General to Lead Afghan War
Lt. Gen. John Nicholson, an Army Ranger, will become the latest officer to lead the 14-year-old war.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Megyn Kelly/Donald Trump Feud Heats Up
The candidate will not attend Thursday's debate.
Management
Federal Offices in Washington to Again Open Under Three-Hour Delay Thursday
Commuters hit the road Wednesday, but many encountered delays.
Route Fifty
Ferguson Releases Draft DOJ Agreement Meant to Guide Policing, Court Reforms
The city is seeking public feedback in advance of an expected City Council vote on Feb. 9 on whether to proceed with the consent decree.
Route Fifty
Mapping Local Nutrient Pollution Through Citizen Science
The feds are engaging high school students to analyze water quality near the Great Lakes and Chesapeake Bay.
Nextgov
Report: IT Security Spending Set to Rise
The report argues that IT security is undergoing immense change, in part, thanks to the increasingly interconnected world of people, objects and infrastructure, known as the Internet of Things.
Management
How a Generational Shift is Putting New Demands on Managers
As Baby Boomers exit the workforce, the subsequent “youth bubble” has big implications for leaders.
Management
Trump Pulls Out of Thursday Debate After Argument With Fox
Just days before the Iowa caucus, he announces boycott over “wise-guy” press release.
Pay & Benefits
A Second Chance to Change Health Plans, TSP News and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
DHS Reports Spending Only 1 Percent of its $1.4B Training Budget
Watchdog says department lacks mechanisms to oversee workforce spending.
Management
The Federal Highway Administration's Sudden U-Turn on Highway Fonts
Clearview is out, Highway Gothic is (back) in. Critics want to know why.
Nextgov
Data Trade Group: Transparency Isn’t Enough
The Data Transparency Coalition is renaming itself the “Data Coalition” to reflect the “broad impact” of open data.
News
Really, Federal Government? You Don't Regulate Flamethrowers? Really?
A “Saturday Night Live”-inspired bill to establish some rules regarding incendiary devices.
Management
Former VA Senior Executives Will Learn Their Fate By Feb. 1
MSPB has to issue a decision by Monday on whether to uphold or overturn the demotions of Diana Rubens and Kimberly Graves.
Nextgov