News
More on Woodrow Wilson’s Legacy of Segregating the Civil Service
The story of one dedicated federal employee whose career was destroyed.
Defense
Can the U.S. Military Construct a Disaster-Resilient City?
Cities are incredibly complex, and break in complicated ways. Understanding that complexity will be key to mitigating tomorrow’s disasters.
Nextgov
Next Step in DOD-VA Health Records Sharing: Doctors’ Scribbles and Other ‘Unstructured’ Data
One of the most important aspects of DOD’s future electronic health records system is its ability to pull in and display unstructured data in raw text from electronic health records.
Route Fifty
In Wake of Paris, How Prepared Are U.S. States, Cities?
Experts say that smaller U.S. cities may lack the resources needed to prevent or react to an attack.
Oversight
Forget the 2016 Polls: Nobody Knows Anything Yet
The campaigns and the political media are fixated on the presidential race—but actual voters aren’t.
Management
Citing a Broad Risk of Terror Attacks, State Has Issued a 'Worldwide Travel Alert'
It's an upgrade from the previous lower-level advisory.
Management
Play of the Day: More on Donald Trump's Hair
The candidate's coiffure is once again a topic for late-night jokes.
Management
When Top Feds Cash In, They Lead by Example
Lucrative contracts and consulting positions are luring more than long-serving feds.
Route Fifty
Is America's Deficient Bridge Problem Getting Better or Worse?
Federal data show the number of "structurally deficient" bridges in the nation has declined since 2005. But about 60,000 still need critical repairs.
Management
Donald Trump's Eventful and Fact-Free Weekend
The Republican frontrunner claimed Muslims in New Jersey cheered 9/11, defended the beating of a black protester, and circulated false and racially-charged crime stats. And that was just since Friday.
Oversight
NOAA Chief Spars with Lawmaker Over Climate Change Data
Administrator Kathryn Sullivan declined to turn over requested documents, but instead offered briefings.
Route Fifty
Factors Influencing the Number of Alternative Driver's Licenses Issued by States
Seven states and the District of Columbia issued more than 900,000 driver's licenses to unauthorized immigrants.
Nextgov
State Department Tech Chief Not Plugged Into Cybersecurity at Bureaus
System operators can plug in rogue devices to the department's network without the chief information officer's knowledge, a watchdog report found.
Nextgov
National Science Foundation, Agriculture Release CIO-Boosting FITARA Plans
All agencies must publicly post their plans by Dec. 31.
Pay & Benefits
Demoted VA Senior Executives Still Eligible For Relocation Benefits
The department chose not to fire two top directors who misused their authority and received more than $400,000 in federal relocation incentives.
Management
Most of the U.S. Job Hunting Takes Place Online Now. That's a Problem For Many.
A significant portion of job hunters lacks digital job-seeking skills.
Nextgov
VA Rolls Out 'Innovators Networks' at 8 Sites
The new program aims to get employees to test out new ideas.
Route Fifty
Pittsburgh’s Advantage Over Silicon Valley; Nevada Fights Yucca Mountain Report
Also: Detroit’s possible livestock legalization and Rhode Island’s struggles continue.
Management