Management
Congress Bails Out the VA, Helping Avoid Furloughs
Senate approves House-passed budget fix before leaving town so department can keep hospitals open this summer.
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How States Can Make Their Digital Offerings Accessible to People With Disabilities
On the 25th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act’s signing, a new policy brief argues governments should be doing more for civil rights when it comes to procurement.
Management
The Future of HR in Government
Managers need trusted workforce advisers instead of compliance cops.
Defense
The FBI's ViCAP Database Could Catch Rapists, But It's Largely Unused
Three decades after the FBI launched a revolutionary system to catch repeat offenders, it barely has any data.
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Toledo Scales Back Microcystin Testing in Its Drinking Water; an Oklahoma City Alligator?
Also: The standardized testing backlash continues and Arizona closes its state genealogical library.
Management
Senate Panel Clears Two for Troubled Chemical Safety Board
Push to fill vacancies comes as key staffers' administrative leave is extended.
Oversight
Suspension of G Fund Investments Could Last Until October
Treasury secretary Jacob Lew says he plans to extend "extraordinary measures" to avoid a default until Oct. 30.
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Why State and Local Governments Are Increasingly Embracing GitHub
By sharing code, jurisdictions can cut IT development costs and better use resources. But it’s “a matter of cultural change.”
Nextgov
Bill to Let DHS Monitor Internet Traffic on Government Systems Advances
The federal data security upgrade would the agency closer to the center of cybersecurity operations.
Management
TSA Says It Will Retrain Frontline Officers By October
Lawmakers unhappy with the agency’s performance gave its new leader encouragement, but also a warning that things must improve.
Oversight
Clinton Will Testify in Front of the House Benghazi Committee
The GOP-led panel said the former State Department chief's public appearance in October has been finalized.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The 2016 Dream Team
Donald Trump tells a radio station he'd love to have Sarah Palin in his administration.
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Using Predictive Analytics, Chicago Is a Trailblazer for Health Code Inspections
Harnessing municipal data, it’s easier to prioritize where to concentrate inspection efforts. And GitHub makes it easier for other cities to use the city’s model.
Oversight
House Decides It Should Be a Lot Easier for VA to Fire Employees
Legislation passed Wednesday also includes several provisions affecting senior executives’ pay and benefits.
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How Can Local Governments Help California’s Farmers Save Water?
Agricultural interests insist they’re doing their part but most growers don’t use efficient drip agriculture and several counties have banned drought-tolerant crops.
Pay & Benefits
A Big Appetite for Additional Hack Protections, Extra Paid Sick Leave for Some Feds and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
Did the EPA Cover Up a 'Predator Who Was Fed a Steady Diet of Interns?’
Lawmakers call again for faster firing of misbehaving feds.
Management
Fish and Wildlife Says it is ‘Deeply Concerned’ with Killing of Cecil the Lion
The agency says it’s ready to assist officials in Zimbabwe after the death of the big cat.
Management
Study: Rudeness Is Contagious
It's not your fault: A new report shows that one can catch uncivil behavior from others.
Defense