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Colorado Methane Rule Held Up as Model for California, Nation
The oil and gas industry argues it’s ineffective and costly.
Route Fifty
How Closely Are State Economies Tied to Federal Spending?
The importance of federal funds varies by state and expenditure category.
Pay & Benefits
Effort to Give Better Social Security Benefits to Many Feds Gains Momentum in Congress
Lawmakers say higher monthly payments may not create a "windfall" after all.
Nextgov
Spy Researchers Take on Biometric ID Hackers
A 4-year project just launched to develop artificial intelligence to automatically detect spoofed fingertips, facial images and irises.
Nextgov
Border Agency Ready to Expand Virtual Fence along Southern Border
New border technology has successfully completed operational testing after being assessed in the field for past several months.
Route Fifty
State and Local Daily Digest: Did Ore. Occupiers Disturb Tribal Relics Digging Latrine?; N.C. Lawmakers Target LGBT Ordinance
Also in our news roundup: Atlantic City’s mayor warns of government shutdown; Austin’s trees worth $16 billion; and Colorado hunters pretty in pink.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Bans Bonuses for VA Senior Executives
A major House spending bill would prevent performance awards for top career officials in fiscal 2017.
Management
Obama to Cubans: It's Time to 'Leave the Past Behind'
President Obama urges Cubans, and Raúl Castro in particular, to embrace democracy, open markets, and universal human rights.
Nextgov
Phishing Emails Targeting Veterans are on the Rise -- But Don’t Blame this Website, VA Says
To the Web-savvy, the emails are obvious “phishing” attempts. But these particular emails target an especially vulnerable population.
Management
There’s Not Enough Evidence to Say Standing Desks Are Good For Your Health
To sit or to stand: that is the question.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Grant 12 Weeks of Paid Leave to All Military Parents
Democratic legislation aims to make maternity and paternity leave equal and consistent across the armed services.
Defense
Pentagon Watchdog Officials Now Under Justice Department Probe
General counsel and former acting IG said to have destroyed documents in NSA disclosure case.
Management
A Moment of Risk and Opportunity in Cuba
As Obama visits the Caribbean country, views in Congress remain sharply divided.
Defense
Explosions Hit Brussels Airport and Metro Station, Killing at Least 26
U.S. Embassy in Brussels asks American citizens to shelter in place and avoid public transportation.
Management
Just Having a Picture of Plants at Your Desk Will Make You Calmer at Work
A quick fix if you can't have the real thing.
Defense
The FBI May Be Able to Unlock the iPhone Without Apple’s Help
The Justice Department is testing a new method to get into the San Bernardino shooter’s phone.
Management
Some React Harshly to Obama Photo in Front of Che Guevara Mural
American conservatives are furious about images taken in Havana with the famous revolutionary in the background. Guevara might be even more upset.
Management
Why Federal Bonus Awards Are a Problem
All the evidence indicates agencies do not manage performance effectively.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Obama's Awkward Moment in Cuba
If Obama doesn't want to look like Raúl Castro's puppet, maybe he should tighten up his arm movements.
Management