Route Fifty
Rural Indiana Town Battles HIV Epidemic; North Dakota ‘Man Camps’ Face Closure
Also in our State and Local weekend news digest: Oregon’s $6.5 billion website lawsuit; Uber’s big settlement with L.A., S.F.; and Rhode Island’s DOT consulting fees.
Nextgov
White House Sends Bill for $3B IT Fund to Congress
Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, the House Democratic whip, said he would sponsor the legislation and plans to formally introduce it when Congress returns to session next week.
Management
EPA Official Who Faked CIA Duty Moves to Halfway House
John Beale is paying some restitution out of federal retirement.
Management
There’s New Hope for Proponents of Evidence-Based Policy
A federal commission's top task may be setting a truly bipartisan agenda.
Management
Postal Service Forced to Take Nearly Unprecedented Step of Cutting Prices
This weekend’s move will put USPS back in a dire financial situation, agency says.
Management
VA's Response to Three Whistleblowers Inadequate, Special Counsel Says
Decision not to discipline managers called "unreasonable."
Defense
Deadly Shootings at Lackland Air Force Base
At least two people are dead, the Bexar County Sheriff said, in an apparent murder-suicide.
News
Clinton Campaign Pledges to Crack Open Government Files on UFOs, Aliens
The truth, campaign manager John Podesta says, is out there.
Nextgov
The Military Is Hiring a Rapid Cyber Response Team -- in Case Commissaries Get Hacked
Military base grocery stories are vulnerable to computer hackers, according to the Pentagon.
Pay & Benefits
It’s Official: Family and Medical Leave Act Now Includes Spouses of Gay Feds
OPM’s final rule codifies benefits that have been available since 2013 to federal employees in same-sex marriages.
Nextgov
Are Federal Regs Keeping Agencies From Cutting-Edge Cyber Tools?
Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., is worried federal agencies are behind the curve when it comes to purchasing cutting-edge cybersecurity tools and services.
Management
Thousands of Federal Jobs Are About to Come Open, But You're Probably Not Going to Get One
When the Plum Book is released later this year, it may already be too late for many job seekers in the next administration.
Tech
Odyssey, the Longest-Surviving Mars Orbiter, Celebrates 15 Years
A NASA orbiter marks a milestone.
Defense
Defense Christens First Robot Ghost Ship
Autonomous vessels like this submarine hunter will play a growing role in future naval missions and will soon crowd the seas.
Oversight
Cruz Supporters Are Less Culturally Anxious About Immigration than Trump Supporters
Cruz has taken a tough stance on illegal immigration for economic reasons, but also tells a positive story about his father's flight from Cuba in the 1950s.
Defense
U.S. and Canadian Citizens May Soon Need Visas to Visit the European Union
Just like Bulgarians and Romanians do when visiting the United States and Canada.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The 2016 Campaign Moves to New York
Hillary Clinton rides the subway and Ted Cruz gets a chilly reception in the Empire State.
Route Fifty
Is Your State Prepared for a Cyberattack on Top of a Natural Disaster?
NASCIO doesn’t think so, so it’s developed a government response planning guide for cyber disruptions.
Management
IRS Employees May Be As Stressed As Taxpayers
A 21 percent staffing cut since 2011 is taking a toll on the agency.
Management