Oversight
A Threat Bigger Than Zika
Members of Congress left for a seven-week recess without agreeing to help fund efforts to fight the virus. Public health officials say the implications of their inaction are staggering.
Management
The Biggest Problem With Email? It’s Way Too Convenient
Our culture of constant communication persists not because it’s fundamental to business in the modern world, but because it’s become incredibly convenient.
Defense
The U.S. Government Has Banned Flights To and From Turkey
Turkish Airlines says it's operations are back. The U.S. government says otherwise.
Management
Identifying ‘Suspicious’ Passengers is Where Customer Service Meets National Security
In the air, it’s up to the flight crew to differentiate between personal bias and objective threat.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Everyone has 'Pokemon Go' Fever
Clinton, Putin and Trump want to "catch 'em all."
Route Fifty
3 Police Officers Fatally Shot in Baton Rouge; Chicago’s $140 Million Olympic Village Burden
Also in our State and Local Weekend News Digest: South Dakota at bottom of same-sex marriage list; Portland’s tree-cutting mystery; and N.Y.C.’s response to synthetic marijuana overdoses.
Oversight
What Would Abraham Lincoln Say to Donald Trump About Religion, Politics and Being a ‘Know Nothing’?
In the 1850s, an influx of immigrants incited xenophobia in Americans. How did Abraham Lincoln, the GOP's first president, react to the angry mood? A Civil War historian tells the tale.
Route Fifty
Governors Discuss Trans-Pacific Partnership, Opioid Abuse at NGA Summer Meeting
As the incoming chair, Gov. Terry McAuliffe puts cybersecurity front and center on the National Governors Association’s 2016-17 agenda.
Management
Public Health Research Reduced Smoking Deaths – Could It Do The Same for Gun Violence?
What does it mean to view firearm violence as a public health problem?
Management
Americans Think National Parks Are Worth $92 Billion, But We Don't Fund Them Accordingly
The finding underlines calls from experts for more money to preserve and maintain the parks.
Route Fifty
Colorado Sheriff’s Deputies Free Bear Locked in Car
While it may seem like a puzzling riddle, this bear’s predicament is indicative of a growing problem.
Management
Conservative Lawmakers Push for Expedited Firings Across Government
Employees would be suspended without pay while pursuing limited appeal options.
Defense
The Missing 28 Pages
The formerly classified pages of the congressional inquiry into the 9/11 attacks say some of the hijackers “were in contact with, and received support or assistance from, individuals who may be connected in the Saudi Government.”
Oversight
The Fight Over How to Avoid a Government Shutdown Is Just Getting Started
Lawmakers left for summer recess without having passed a single appropriations bill, setting the stage for a contentious budget battle when they return in September.
Management
An Early Democratic Convention Lineup
Featuring: Bernie Sanders, the Obamas, and other heavyweights
Nextgov
Microsoft Exec to Government: Use Part of $3.1B IT Fund on Analysis
The company’s CTO of federal, Susie Adams, says agencies need to spend some modernization money on prioritizing projects.
Management
Federal Agencies May Soon Start Researching Medical Marijuana
Senators introduce measure to reclassify drug for research purposes.
Management
Neuroscientists Say Multitasking Literally Drains the Energy Reserves of Your Brain
"Often what you really need in that moment isn’t caffeine, but just a break."
Pay & Benefits
Are Federal Pay and Benefits Too Generous?
A conservative Washington think tank claims they are in a new set of proposed personnel reforms.
Nextgov