Management
Trump Wants to Replace Obamacare With an Even Further Left-Wing Plan
And it might be exactly what his supporters want.
Defense
Obama Taps New General to Lead Afghan War
Lt. Gen. John Nicholson, an Army Ranger, will become the latest officer to lead the 14-year-old war.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Megyn Kelly/Donald Trump Feud Heats Up
The candidate will not attend Thursday's debate.
Management
Federal Offices in Washington to Again Open Under Three-Hour Delay Thursday
Commuters hit the road Wednesday, but many encountered delays.
Route Fifty
Ferguson Releases Draft DOJ Agreement Meant to Guide Policing, Court Reforms
The city is seeking public feedback in advance of an expected City Council vote on Feb. 9 on whether to proceed with the consent decree.
Route Fifty
Mapping Local Nutrient Pollution Through Citizen Science
The feds are engaging high school students to analyze water quality near the Great Lakes and Chesapeake Bay.
Nextgov
Report: IT Security Spending Set to Rise
The report argues that IT security is undergoing immense change, in part, thanks to the increasingly interconnected world of people, objects and infrastructure, known as the Internet of Things.
Management
How a Generational Shift is Putting New Demands on Managers
As Baby Boomers exit the workforce, the subsequent “youth bubble” has big implications for leaders.
Insights
Government Executive 2016 Presidential Poll: January 27, 2015
Donald Trump has extended a commanding lead in the GOP primary field among federal employees, according to an independent Government Business Council / Government Executive poll released on January 27.
Management
Trump Pulls Out of Thursday Debate After Argument With Fox
Just days before the Iowa caucus, he announces boycott over “wise-guy” press release.
Pay & Benefits
A Second Chance to Change Health Plans, TSP News and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
DHS Reports Spending Only 1 Percent of its $1.4B Training Budget
Watchdog says department lacks mechanisms to oversee workforce spending.
Management
The Federal Highway Administration's Sudden U-Turn on Highway Fonts
Clearview is out, Highway Gothic is (back) in. Critics want to know why.
Nextgov
Data Trade Group: Transparency Isn’t Enough
The Data Transparency Coalition is renaming itself the “Data Coalition” to reflect the “broad impact” of open data.
News
Really, Federal Government? You Don't Regulate Flamethrowers? Really?
A “Saturday Night Live”-inspired bill to establish some rules regarding incendiary devices.
Management
Former VA Senior Executives Will Learn Their Fate By Feb. 1
MSPB has to issue a decision by Monday on whether to uphold or overturn the demotions of Diana Rubens and Kimberly Graves.
Nextgov
So, You’re Starting Up a Tech Pilot Project? Follow These 5 Steps.
Keep it cheap and think simple.
Management
Obama Mobilizes Federal Agencies to Prevent Spread of Zika Virus
Cases of the virus have been confirmed in the United States.
Management
D.C. World War I Memorial Design to Honor Common Soldier
Concept for adaptation of Pershing Park might still be tweaked by agencies.
Management