Management
The CDC Was Not Effective in Telling Women the Risks of Alcohol and Pregnancy
There's a right way—and a wrong way—to talk about risk.
Oversight
Why Bernie Sanders Can't Govern
Hillary Clinton’s realistic attitude is the only thing that can effect change in today’s political climate.
Management
New Acquisition Tool Allows Agencies to Comparison Shop
Contractors and interested members of the pubic will have access to more procurement data as well.
Management
Perfectionism in the Office Doesn’t Need to be Toxic
Personality psychology may be able to save some of us from ourselves.
Management
A Promise to Cut Wasteful Programs, and Other Ideas From the Democratic Debate
Presidential candidates also talk VA reform and how feds can intervene in state crises.
Management
Senior Executives Association Names New Interim President
Jason Briefel is the organization’s second temporary leader since November.
Management
Before NASA Could Land on the Moon, the Soviet Union Had to Crash Land There
Crashing is seldom a good idea. But sometimes it has to be done.
Oversight
Carly Fiorina Gets Shut Out of Debate
An intense lobbying effort from the former Hewlett-Packard executive didn’t convince ABC News to let her into the next Republican debate.
Oversight
Play of the Day: 'Please Clap' for Jeb Bush
The Floridian is having trouble exciting his supporters.
Route Fifty
Maryland Bill Aims to Shield the ‘Right to Yelp’ for Consumers
Similar legislation is pending in Congress. But California is the only place that has enacted a comparable state law.
Nextgov
The Intelligence Community’s Big Budget Challenge
The report suggests IT spending will essentially stagnate through 2020, with estimated IT spending at $9.5 billion by then.
Management
OPM’s Cobert Confronts Subpoena En Route to Confirmation
Senators and House members play tag team seeking more documents on cyber breach.
Nextgov
OPM Head Pledges to Help Resolve Mystery Over Who Spotted the Big Breach
OPM has maintained that agency employees uncovered the intrusion last spring while fortifying the agency's IT environment.
Management
Republicans Introduce Plan to ‘Remove 30K People From the Federal Government’s Payroll’
Controversial privatization proposal receives some union backing.
Nextgov
Digital Government? Agencies Still Thinking Too Small, Study Says
Blame the budget, heightened concerns about cybersecurity and a lack of digital-savvy government staff.
Pay & Benefits
The Military May Begin Paying for Service Members to Freeze Their Eggs and Sperm
The military it wants to be known as a family-friendly employer.
Management