Pay & Benefits
The Five Agencies Where Morale is Dropping the Most
Homeland Security once again has the least happy employees.
Nextgov
House Committee Mandates New DHS Cyber Strategy
The legislation comes two weeks after a watchdog report on the lack of coordination in the Department of Homeland Security’s cybersecurity efforts.
Route Fifty
Sometimes You Don’t Need to Think Outside the Box
One subtle lesson from the Code for America summit: Effective innovation doesn’t always require a big shift in mindset or a bold transformational idea.
Oversight
House Oversight Committee Chairman May Run for House Speaker
Representative Jason Chaffetz may run for speaker after criticizing the frontrunner’s comments about the Benghazi investigation and Hillary Clinton.
Nextgov
DHS Gets Its Own Digital Services Team
A founding member of the U.S. Digital Service is leaving to stand up DHS' team, modeled after the White House version.
Management
Will New Regs Trigger Better Executive Performance?
The focus is on public policy issues, not day-to-day management.
Route Fifty
State and Local Governments on East Coast Brace for Hurricane Joaquin’s Impacts
The storm itself may stay offshore, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be problems on land.
Management
Arne Duncan, Obama’s Education Secretary Since the Beginning, Is Stepping Down
The president is expected to make the official announcement Friday afternoon.
Management
The Shutdown Was Avoided, But Agencies Can't Exactly Celebrate
Stopgap funding inhibits long-term planning.
Nextgov
Federal Agencies Need to Demand Bigger Cyber Budgets
The unvarnished truth is that the government needs to spend a lot more on shoring up its defenses.
Defense
Congress Keeps Cuts to Pentagon Travel Per Diems
The final version of the fiscal 2016 Defense authorization bill does not repeal a policy that resulted in lower per diems for long-term government travelers.
Management
Obama Vows Another Try on Gun Regulation
A president famed for his cool was visibly shaken; a politician noted for his calculation was ready for a fight he is likely to lose.
Oversight
The Senate Quietly Edits Obamacare
Bill that would overturn the Affordable Care Act’s expansion of the small-group insurance market.
Management
Why It's Not Looking Good for Women in the Workplace, in Seven Charts
Sheryl Sandberg says in a new paper that the glass ceiling is real.
Management
The Justice Department Invests in Combatting Recidivism
Attorney General Loretta Lynch announces a $53 million effort to keep newly released inmates out of jail.
Oversight
Play of the Day: How Presidential is Donald Trump?
The candidate has high negatives, but still leads in the polls.
Route Fifty
How Utah Is Trying to Curb the Growth of Its Prison Population
Adding more beds for inmates was going to be costly, so Beehive State leaders chose a different path. Gov. Herbert: ‘This is an example of a state leading.’
Pay & Benefits
Who Can You Trust?
If you hire a financial planner, make sure they’re qualified and put your interest above their own.
Route Fifty
As Joaquin Approaches, Christie Makes the Case That He Can Lead
The governor dredged up memories Thursday of hurricanes past to argue that he’s better prepared this time around.
Management