Management
The FDA Releases New Policy on Blood Donations From Gay Men
The agency announced on Monday an historic shift in longstanding regulations.
Management
The White House Thinks Obama Had a Very Good Year. The Public Isn’t so Sure.
The unemployment rate is down, gas prices and inflation are low, and the president notched some major accomplishments. But Obama remains a polarizing figure, and Americans are feeling insecure.
Management
Congress' Lack of Long-Term Wildfire Funding Plan Leaves USDA Chief 'Deeply Disappointed'
Vilsack criticizes omnibus spending bill in wake of costliest fire season on record.
Route Fifty
Staten Island Leader’s Subtle Payback; New Mexico Governor’s Apology
Also: Virginia goes solar and Nevada backs an electric car underdog.
Management
The White House is Violating Its Own Transparency Policy
Open government groups press OMB on delayed agency guidance.
Defense
NORAD's Santa Tracker and the Spirit of Christmas
The real story of the military’s Santa Tracker isn’t what you’ve heard—it’s even better.
Management
What Not to Expect From Your Job Next Year
Employees might expect modest salary bumps in 2016, but not many end-of-year perks in the next few weeks.
Nextgov
OMB Aims to Curb Waste in Agencies’ Software Buying
The new policy tasks an interagency tiger team with developing governmentwide software agreements and requires agencies to appoint in-house software managers.
Oversight
Graham Drops Out of Presidential Race
"I have concluded this is not my time," Graham told supporters.
Management
The U.S. May Soon Deem African Lions an Endangered Species
The cat is vulnerable to extinction, with only 20,000 of them left on the continent.
Management
Clinton Says ISIS Is Using Trump as a Recruiting Tool. Is She Right?
A host of media reports corroborate her claim, save for one very specific detail.
Management
The Sanders-Clinton Slugfest Did Not Happen and It Is Not Going to Happen
Twice now the candidates have had a chance to go for the jugular, and both times they’ve steered far clear.
Management
Public Officials Need to Accept That There Is No Silver Bullet
You can’t just copy and paste best practices.
Oversight
Play of the Day: 2008 Hillary Meets 2016 Hillary
An SNL sketch looks at the difference eight years can make.
Nextgov
Pentagon Chief Didn't Violate Governmentwide Ban on Using Personal Email for Business
Using personal email while carrying out government business is an issue that’s come up repeatedly in recent months.
Nextgov
Clinton Campaign Voter Records Breached; Hackers Invade Juniper Networks, & Pickpocket Bubba Gump Patrons
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Route Fifty
Why Local Police Departments Are Prime Targets for Ransomware Attacks
Organizations that typically don’t have sophisticated IT teams or extensive security measures are especially vulnerable.
Management
A UN Group Says the U.S. Is ‘Allowing Its Women to Lag Behind’
America still has a long way to go in advancing women’s rights.
Route Fifty
What State and Local Transportation Agencies Can Expect in 2016
Xerox’s parking and mobility vice president Matt Darst weighs in.
Pay & Benefits