Management
The 20-Year-Old Federal Ban That Silenced Research on Gun Violence
Hours before Wednesday’s mass shooting in San Bernardino, doctors called on Congress to reverse a ban blocking the CDC from studying gun violence.
Management
Replacing Military Personnel With Civilians in Support Jobs Could Save Government Billions
Analysis shows it costs the federal government more overall to have active-duty members rather than civilians in certain noncombat positions.
Management
Why Hiring For Cultural Fit is a Bad Idea
Solving one problem, in this case, creates another.
Management
Highway Bill Forces Federal Union to Swallow Bitter Pills
NTEU had opposed IRS private debt collection and re-rerouting of customs fees.
Management
Toxic Coworkers Are More Expensive Than Superstar Hires
Bosses and managers everywhere would do well to keep a vigilant eye.
Oversight
Crude-Oil Exports Emerge as Wild Card in Talks to Avoid Shutdown
Negotiations over major spending and tax bills include lifting a decades-old ban, but the hurdles are very high.
Defense
What the Female Veterans in Congress Think About Women in Combat
"It's about damn time," Rep. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., says.
Management
Congress Finally Does a Highway Bill, But Can’t Clear Decks For The Next President
A five-year measure sets up a whole new spending issue for the 2016 race.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Breaking Down The Likability of Ted Cruz
The 2016 hopeful's former college roommate has percentages on how much he hates Cruz.
Management
Why Failure Has to Be an Option
The list of successful people who failed first is long and distinguished.
Nextgov
Pentagon Watchdog: Cyberspace Fighters Need More Resources To Do Their Jobs
The Pentagon Inspector General over the past six months has published at least two classified audits on the Cyber Mission Force Teams.
Nextgov
Why the U.S. Postal Service Has the Best Customer Service in Government
The agency's "customer-obsessed" approach ranks highest in the federal government alongside the National Park Service.
Oversight
Ex-Pentagon Official Blasts Political Parties for 'Crisis' in Washington
John Hamre asks government management experts to take lead in fixing dysfunction.
Nextgov
Treasury’s USASpending.gov Revamp Might Be Bumpy, Official Says
Treasury's online federal spending tracker might still have some kinks by May 2017.
Management
How Plummeting Morale and Inept Leadership Has Created a ‘Crisis’ at Secret Service
Congressional report suggests dozens of fixes for scandal-plagued agency.
Oversight
Pentagon's Afghanistan Unit Spent $150 Million on Luxury Villas and Guards
IG says personnel could have lived on bases.
Pay & Benefits
Solving the Open Season Puzzle
Put the pieces together correctly and you could save some money in 2016.
Management
Why You Can’t Afford to Hold Out for the Perfect Hire
Hire for attitude. Train for skill.
Management
Obama on San Bernardino Shooting: 'We Don't Know Why They Did It'
The president said Thursday investigators are considering terrorism and a workplace dispute as possible motives for the shooting.
Defense