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Outgoing Kentucky Governor Defends State’s Obamacare Initiatives
As Republican Gov.-elect Matt Bevin continues to pledge cuts, Steve Beshear urges that with Kynect and Medicaid expansion, he should “just look at the facts.”
Management
Democrats on Islamic State Fight: We'll Do What Obama Is Doing, but More
The phrase “leading from behind” has been rejected, but the practice seems as popular as ever.
Route Fifty
N.C. Political Donor’s Napping Trucker Request; Another State Struggles With Its Untested Rape Kits
Also: Minnesota's good Black Friday idea and Las Vegas tests out traffic safety project successful in South Carolina
Management
Congress Struggles to Renew Health Benefits for 9/11 Responders
The struggle to get Congress to renew health benefits for responders shows how the political potency of the attacks has diminished with time.
Nextgov
Time to Stop Treating Federal IT Specialists Like the ‘Nerds in the Basement’
Techies in government are too often cut out of the decision-making process, the head of the U.S. Digital Service said.
Nextgov
Federal Customer Experience Forecast: More Disparity Between Haves and Have-Nots
A new report from Forrester Research predicts “uneven progress” among federal agencies.
Management
The Productivity Obsession
In today's always-on workplace, employees crave any app that promises a chance at regaining control over their time.
Management
Open Office Space at Heart of Plan to Further Cut Costs of DHS Headquarters Move
GSA pushes new budget numbers based on greater use of shared office space.
Management
Trump, Carson and a GOP Presidential Race Turning Ever More Bizarre
Just as the campaign seemed to be settling down, it takes a series of dramatic twists.
Route Fifty
Why Many States Are Panicked by the Federal Clean Power Plan
Dependence on severance taxes is causing coal-producing states to fret over how to make up for lost revenue if new federal emission regulations put power plants out of business.
Management
USPS Posts $5.1 Billion Net Loss in 2015 Despite Growing Revenue
Aside from costs incurred from unique congressional mandates, the Postal Service was operationally profitable.
Management
IRS Becoming a 'Self-Service Store,' Deputy Commissioner Says
Supervisor of exempt-organizations unit touts improvements but laments budget cuts.
Management
On Gender Equality, There Are the Nordic Countries and There’s Everybody Else (Including the U.S.)
Countries like Finland, Sweden and Denmark had the least discrepancy between the attitudes of male and female respondents on the survey.
Defense
Study: Soldiers’ Kids More Vulnerable to Abuse During and Right After Deployment
New research shows greater risk of abuse exists for infants and toddlers in the six months after a service member returns home from war.
Defense
Ex-Employees of Bankrupt Security Clearance Firm Aim to Resolve Some Unfinished Business
Former USIS workers pursue class action suit against onetime OPM, DHS contractor.
Defense
The Military Will Try to Shut Down the Islamic State's Oil Fields
The terror group gets an estimated $40 million a month in oil revenue.
News
The Daily Show: It 'Sucks' to Work At a 'Gutless Regulatory Agency'
Correspondent Jordan Klepper spoke to FEC agency head Ann Ravel and deemed the agency 'toothless.'
Management
Should HUD Ban Smoking in Public Housing?
The proposed smoking ban protects vulnerable people, but also imposes more regulations on them.
Management
How to Learn the Two Crucial Qualities Leaders Need to Build Trust
Warmth and confidence are very important.
Management