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Complex Federal Land Footprint Causes Snow-Removal Quandary in D.C.

Why is that sidewalk not shoveled? In the nation’s capital, the feds are often to blame.

Management

Lawmakers Seek IRS Explanation for Destroyed Hard Drive

Senate and House chairmen cite “troubling record” of losing documents related to lawsuits.

Management

Powerful People are Terrible at Making Decisions Together

Traits commonly found in leaders can be obstacles when it comes to collaboration.

News

How a Bureaucratic Job Turned Ted Cruz Into a Political Renegade

When he joined George W. Bush’s campaign, ending up at a small federal agency wasn’t what he had in mind.

Defense

Why Is the Undocumented-Immigrant Population Dropping?

The number of people living in the U.S. illegally has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, a new study finds, despite the campaign-trail rhetoric to the contrary.

Route Fifty

States Look to Avoid Federal Obamacare Payments

By banding together, some states could minimize payments to the Obama administration for using HealthCare.gov technology.

Tech

The White House's Encryption Views Are All Over the Map

Some government officials are focused on catching criminals, while others worry about empowering hackers.

Management

Interior Department Tops Satisfaction Survey

Overall, customer reviews of federal services decline for third year.

Management

Democratic Candidates Lay Out Government Reform Proposals at Town Hall

The three Democratic presidential candidates shared the same stage on Monday for the last time before votes are cast.

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Vermont Wants Federal OK for Its ‘All Payer’ Health Care Proposal

The state hopes its plan will help eliminate inefficiencies that stem from the different rules, standards and payment methods now found across those three types of “payers.”

Management

Offices in Washington Area to Remain Shuttered Tuesday

For many employees, it means another telework day.

Nextgov

Oversight Lawmakers Probe Extent of Juniper Hack Across Federal Government

Last month, the company announced the discovery of unauthorized code in its technology.

Route Fifty

Here’s How Some Cities Are Mobilizing Citizens in Blizzard Response

Beyond paying for snow-clearing help, many municipalities hope residents will pitch in to help their community—and stay off the roads.

Nextgov

Here’s How the Pentagon Plans to Protect Security Clearance Data

The new IT systems storing background investigation forms on millions of federal employees and contractors will use end-to-end encryption.

Management

Psychologists Have Built a Mathematical Model for Selfishness

Ever wonder why some people have a tendency to be nice—even in situations where it costs them—while others are constantly out for themselves?

Management

Three Weeks of a Standoff in an Oregon Wildlife Refuge

An armed group remains camped out in the headquarters of a national wildlife refuge in protest of the federal government.

Management

Is Clinton or Sanders Obama's True Heir?

The Vermont senator’s bid to pick up the rhetoric of the president’s 2008 campaign exposes a rift in the Democratic Party.