Route Fifty
Stats Shot: Which States Have the Most Residents Without Health Insurance?
New U.S. Census Bureau figures offer insight into how coverage levels in each of the 50 states have changed since the implementation of Obamacare.
Oversight
McConnell: GOP Will Barter Over Automatic Spending Cuts
The Senate majority leader suggested the two parties would negotiate over lifting budget caps, rather than passing a long-term continuing resolution.
Pay & Benefits
New FEHBP Enrollment Option Will Result in Winners and Losers
Self-plus-one, which debuts in 2016, could mean higher premium rates for some and savings for others.
Oversight
Fed Up With Government Waste and Red Tape? So are Feds
Partnership for Public Service report points a finger at Congress.
Nextgov
18F's Startup-Friendly Agile BPA Hits First Hurdle -- a Protest
GSA has received multiple protests on its new contract vehicle, Nextgov confirmed.
Nextgov
Agencies Saved Billions by Cutting Low-Priority IT Projects. But What Did They Do With the Savings?
Many agencies aren’t properly tracking how they’re using the cost savings to fund innovative new projects.
Pay & Benefits
Movement on Phased Retirement, Discussions of Automatically Escalating TSP Contributions and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
The U.S. Gender Wage Gap, the Narrowest in History, is Still Terrible
Women who held full-time, year-round jobs earned 78.6% of what men made last year.
Management
Planning Is Valuable; The Plan Much Less So
The only certain outcome is things won't go exactly as intended.
Management
The Trump Doctrine: Talk Loudly and Stand On or Near a Big Ship
The 2016 Republican presidential candidate was long on promises, but light on specifics, as he called for a stronger military and better veterans care.
Oversight
9/11 First-Responders – With Jon Stewart – Hit the Hill
The former “Daily Show” host is continuing a crusade to renew expiring legislation that provides health care to September 11 first-responders.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Push for Immediate Back Pay for Feds if Government Shuts Down
Senate leader warns shutdown is "right before our eyes."
Nextgov
Obama and White House Tech Advisers Tweet Support for Clock-Making Teen
Ahmed Mohamed now has an invitation to the White House.
Route Fifty
Wisconsin Churches vs. Cemetery Lobbying Fight; N.C. Budget Scuttles Light Rail Project
Also: Ohio Supreme Court OKs charter school management company ‘fraud’ and a Kentucky mayor’s ‘bathroom stall’ media tweet?
Management
FAA Whistleblowers Vindicated for Safety Warnings
Office of Special Counsel confirms risks from computerized, conflicting flight plans.
Oversight
Meet the New Hillary
Can the Democratic frontrunner turn around her struggling campaign—or is it time to panic?
Pay & Benefits
It Might Be Time to Kiss a 2016 COLA Goodbye
Latest data continues to show no cost-of-living adjustment for retirees next year.
Defense
Intelligence and the Campaign Against ISIS
The New York Times is reporting intelligence analysts have given investigators documents that they say show senior military officials distorted reports on the progress made against the group.
Oversight
Can One of the 'Happy Hour' Candidates Break Through Like Carly Fiorina Did?
The four lower-tier contenders are going to have a whole lot of airtime in which to make their pitches.
Oversight