Management
How to Manage Procrastination Without It Taking Over Your Life
Putting off projects can be no big deal, but never starting them can be crippling.
Oversight
Poll: Voters Are Backing Anti-Muslim Proposals
Measures floated by Ted Cruz and Donald Trump garnered strong backing in a post-Brussels survey.
Management
The Federal Government Is Changing Tower Lights to Save the Birds
In the battle of pilot warning lights and birds, the Federal Aviation Administration just handed one to our feathered friends.
Defense
The Apple-FBI Showdown Is Over
The FBI gained access to the iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters—without Cupertino's help.
Management
Does Performance Matter in Government?
A long-time advocate of performance management finds reason for skepticism.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Bernie Sanders and His Bird
The candidate said it was symbolism, but it was probably just one dinosaur seeing another.
Route Fifty
How Small Communities Can Use Gigabit Fiber Expansion to Stand Out
Sandy, Oregon, near Portland, built its own high-speed Internet utility that’s now incredibly popular with residents. Here’s how similar localities have been developing their fiber networks.
Pay & Benefits
How Poor Pay and Bad Planning Has Led to Diminished Medical Care for Federal Prisoners
The Bureau of Prisons is wasting money by maintaining significant medical staffing shortfalls.
Management
OPM Could Significantly Improve Hiring, But Will It?
The Competitive Service Act provides an opening to help agencies quickly find highly-qualified job candidates.
Nextgov
Are Agencies Still Overusing Social Security Numbers? Lawmakers Want an Audit
Agencies were supposed to stop defaulting to SSN identification starting nearly a decade ago.
Route Fifty
Georgia Gov. Will Veto ‘Religious Liberty’ Bill; Indicted Texas Mayor Has Big Election Dreams
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Alaska volcano erupts; Ohio mayor’s strange dispute with neighbor; and Chicago aldermen vs. Mayor Emanuel.
Management
Navy Captain Who Took Fat Leonard’s Bribes Gets 46 Months in Prison
Dusek is highest-ranking official punished in case involving Asia ship schedules.
Pay & Benefits
HUD Seeks to Recoup Nearly $150,000 From Public Housing Authorities That Overpaid Executives
Six PHAs in California, New Jersey, and New York violated a federal spending compensation cap on top officials in 2014.
Management
Ace Your Next Job Interview By Not Selling Yourself At All
When they ask if you want water or coffee, always say yes.
Management
Why the GOP Plan for $300B in Federal Pay, Workforce Cuts Doesn't Add Up
Lawmakers are playing a dangerous game in promising things they can’t deliver.
Management
Why Cruz Would Be Better for the GOP
Not only would he have a shot at beating Clinton, he’d give down-ballot Republicans a chance to hold onto Congress.
Defense
Trump Says America Hasn’t Been Great in 116 Years
Trump says one of his slogans is “America First.”
Defense
Carter Watches Public Television on Fridays – and Other Surprises from His Email
The Defense chief's redacted private messages reveal Washington insiders asking about jobs for friends and challenge coins for their kids
Management