Management
How to Sit At a Desk All Day – Without It Hurting Your Health Too Much
“No associations were observed between any of the five sitting indicators and mortality,” the research concluded.
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Ending Traffic Congestion: Innovations in Policy, Technology Are Cause for Optimism
U.S roads and highways were once the best in the world, but altered commuting patterns and declining gas tax revenues necessitate new approaches to transportation.
Management
Bush’s Campaign Trails Three Republican Rivals in 2016 Money Race
His super PAC remains supreme, but his campaign has less cash on hand than Cruz, Rubio, or Carson.
Management
Presidential Hopeful Kasich Would Downsize Transportation and Education Departments
Ohio Republican governor in Post op-ed calls Washington "obsolete."
Management
Donald Trump’s Donors, Not His Own Money, Fueled His Magic Summer
The candidate spent just $100,000 of his own money for his summer campaign.
Oversight
Where Hillary Clinton's Paid Family Leave Proposal Splits From What's Worked in the States
Clinton said this week paid family leave is possible by taxing the wealthy, but states have done so without soaking the rich.
Management
Bright Ideas Department: 2016 Campaign Edition
Imagine government without these agencies.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Lincoln Chafee Has Trouble With Interviews, Too
The Rhode Islander's bad week continues.
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Despite Increased Awareness, Cybersecurity Challenges Persist For State and Local Governments
Translating technical language and developing staff were among the key difficulties described by security professionals speaking in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.
Management
Temporary 'Bridge Contracts' Risk Overpayments
Awards of sole-source extensions need more definition, GAO warns.
Oversight
Bernie Sanders Addresses Postal Union to Decry USPS Privatization
Presidential hopeful’s speech created ‘electric’ atmosphere.
Management
HHS: Ten Million Will Be on Obamacare Exchanges by Next Year
The administration is targeting several groups to reach its enrollment goal, especially “young invincibles.”
Management
GSA Can Improve Measures for Curbing Costly Property Leases, GAO Says
Uncertainty of "holdovers" hinders space planning by agencies and private owners.
Defense
White House: We Are Not Disappointed in Afghanistan Troop Announcement
Press secretary Josh Earnest pushed back on reporters’ suggestions that President Obama must be disheartened by his decision to keep troops in the country.
Pay & Benefits
Looking for Expert Advice? TSP Has It.
The Thrift Savings Plan’s low administrative fees should make you think twice before moving your money.
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Campaign Finance Transparency Already Getting an Update in Illinois
Two months in, and the Illinois Sunshine site has added an API and data dictionary to assist with political and public policy influence storytelling.
Management
OMB and GSA Tout Progress in Federal Agencies ‘Buying as One’
Governmentwide bid aims to streamline purchasing and trim number of contracts.
Nextgov
White House Seeks Cyber Policy Guru
Duties include creating policy recommendations and reviewing governmentwide cybersecurity workforce policies, procedures and programs to close any existing gaps,
Pay & Benefits
Treasury Moves Debt Ceiling Deadline Closer
Congress will have two weeks to act upon returning from recess.
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