Nextgov
Federal Agencies Vie for Spot at South by Southwest Tech Conference
Ideas have been submitted by two intelligence agencies and smart-car experts from the Transportation Department.
Route Fifty
A Pacific Northwest Megaquake Will Test Government Response in Ways Katrina Never Did
When weighing the risks the entire region faces from next Cascadia megathrust earthquake, this future disaster is likely to rival anything the United States has ever faced.
Management
USPS Isn't Giving Up in Its Fight to Keep Stamp Prices High
Latest court filing angers customers, who say the agency is intentionally creating uncertainty to stall for time.
Route Fifty
Kentucky Clerk Still Says ‘No’ to Gay Marriage Licenses; Flint’s ‘Geography of Poverty’
Also: Bankruptcy and the future of energy in Texas and Common Core gets a rare break in Florida.
Management
Why Federal Agencies Should Buy Local
Choosing regional contractors can improve the odds of better service and lower costs.
Management
State Department Releases Another Batch of Clinton Emails
State released over 7,000 pages of her messages, but some information now deemed classified is redacted.
Management
In Alaska, Obama Issues Climate Warning
On Monday night near the Arctic Circle, the president skirted talk of Arctic drilling as protesters rallied nearby.
Management
Beyond the Paycheck: One Psychologist's Dream of Meaningful Jobs for Everyone
Meaningful work, argues Barry Schwartz, shouldn't be a luxury. It should be a feature of every job, from CEO to factory worker.
Management
Obama Might Head Back to Columbia University in 2017 — Maybe As a Professor
The school's newspaper is reporting that the president would have some sort of official presence at Columbia in the 2017 academic year.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Kanye West for President
If Trump can lead in the polls in 2015, why can't an outspoken musician in 2020?
Nextgov
DHS Switches on Retooled Virtual Fence Along Arizona Border
Border Patrol has been watching videos of potentially suspicious activity from sensor-studded towers for two weeks.
Route Fifty
Uber’s New Headache in Seattle
Councilmember’s plan could give for-hire drivers a path toward collective-bargaining power.
Nextgov
What Can the Postal Service Learn from Uber?
The Office of the Inspector general suggested apps for mobile payment, and for scanning packages and paying for their pickup.
Nextgov
OMB, Treasury Hammer Out Final DATA Act Standards
The new data standards aim to make it easier for the public and good-government groups to track federal dollars.
Management
Judge Tells IRS to Rethink Privacy Limits on Document Disclosure
Cause of Action calls mixed ruling a “victory for transparency advocates.”
Management
NASA Proposes Next Mission for New Horizons: Beyond Pluto
2014 MU69 lives in the Kuiper Belt, a far region of the solar system that contains objects mostly made of ices
Pay & Benefits
New Feds Will Default Into Riskier TSP Fund Starting Next Week
Employees will no longer be automatically enrolled in the safe but low-yield G Fund.
News
Poll: GOP Would Get Blame for Shutdown
More than a quarter of Americans are downright angry with the federal government.
Management