Defense
A History of Sternly Written State Department Travel Warnings
As anti-terrorism operations heat up in Europe, U.S. officials issued a rare worldwide alert for Americans traveling abroad.
Management
Why Poor FITARA Grades Are a Good Start
The first round of ratings provides critical benchmarks.
Oversight
Play of the Day: No One Wants Any 2016 Candidates At Thanksgiving Dinner
Jimmy Fallon looks at a recent poll of voters.
Nextgov
Chinese, Others Hack Interior Data 19 Times
The incidents are unrelated to a previously disclosed assault on Interior networks connected to Office of Personnel Management systems, the agency says.
Management
Thanksgiving at the White House: The Menu Changes More Than the Silverware
On the president's holiday table, tradition and politics intersect with culture and design.
Management
What Every Presidential Candidate Needs to Know About Government
A new directory for aspiring chief executives aims to inform their thinking.
Route Fifty
New York’s Job-Saving Subsidies; Duluth’s Beloved Mayor Disappoints Fans
Also: Road workers in Kansas need winter coats and Eugene axes’ its unlicensed professional engineer.
Management
White House Climate Envoy: 'Now Is Our Time'
Todd Stern can’t bear to think about failing to strike a climate-change deal in Paris next month.
Management
IRS Should Rethink How It Audits the Rich, Watchdog says
Agency has improved focus and fairness but needs better quality reviews, watchdog says.
Management
Obama: Paris Climate Summit is 'Rebuke to Terrorists'
He and French President Hollande on Tuesday reaffirmed the U.S. and France’s “unity of purpose” in defeating the Islamic State.
Management
Want Innovation? 10 Tips for Senior Leaders
Make it possible for staff to wildly succeed, because of you.
Management
Investment in Senior Executive Training Pays Off
A well-trained SES cadre is key to organizational success.
Management
GSA Has a Message for Mayors: Let’s Work Together
Administrator Roth wants to align the agency’s operations with the economic development plans of local partners.
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
