Defense
Martin O’Malley’s Linking of Climate Change and ISIS Isn’t As Crazy As You Might Think
Conservatives mocked the Democratic presidential candidate, but there’s evidence of a connection between drought and the Syrian civil war.
Management
6 Really Simple Ways to Boost Learning and Development
Training doesn't have to require so much time away from the work.
Management
State Has a Benghazi Dilemma
John Kerry's top aide faces a choice: miss a key hearing on the Iran deal, or defy the GOP chairman of the House Benghazi panel.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Lindsey Graham Should Probably Change His Phone Number
Donald Trump doxxing the South Carolina senator is the craziest thing he's ever done… Until the next crazy thing he does.
Route Fifty
What Actions Can Seaside Jurisdictions Take to Ward Off Shark Attacks?
From drone monitoring in California to controversial fishing restrictions in North Carolina, authorities try to keep the public safe from danger in the water.
Management
Astronauts Are Broadcasting Bedtime Stories From Space
They're harnessing kids' imagination to bridge the gap between STEM and reading.
Oversight
Democrats Call for Immediate Negotiations to Stave Off Shutdown
Top appropriator concedes it may be too late to avoid continuing resolution.
Management
Lawmakers: Congress Will Not Let VA Furlough Employees Or Close Hospitals
Secretary Bob McDonald will testify Wednesday on Capitol Hill about the department’s $2.5 billion funding shortfall.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Dodge Proposed Cut to Their TSP Benefits
Senate deal on highway funding does not raise money through decreasing the rate of return on the G Fund.
Management
Five Tips from Federal Innovation Entrepreneurs
Nearly 200 enthusiastic innovators from more than two dozen agencies gathered to share ideas and inspire each other.
Oversight
Reid Says There's 'No Daylight' Between Trump and Rest of 2016 GOP Group on Immigration
Democrat uses comments about John McCain's war record to slam other Republican White House hopefuls.
Oversight
What The Daily Show Has Done for Barack Obama Since 2008
Jon Stewart's audience was the also the president's base.
Management
Ohio Governor John Kasich Joins 2016 Race
Kasich announces in Columbus that he's giving it another shot.
News
Here’s Your Chance to Vote Someone On To Government’s All-Star Team
The Service to America Medals have added a new People’s Choice category.
Tech
OPM to Charge Agencies for Services Offered to Hack Victims
Agencies will have to scramble to find fiscal 2015 funding.
Management
You’re Probably Doing Email Introductions Wrong
You may not know it—but you're still being a jerk.
Route Fifty
Saga Continues for Top City Official in Hot Water Over Michelle Obama ‘Gorilla’ Comments
The mayor of Airway Heights, Washington, refuses to resign but deleted his Facebook page, calling it “the Devil’s tool.”
Defense
Obama Announces New Loan Protections for Troops
The changes close loopholes in a 2006 law aimed at preventing predatory lenders from taking advantage of service members and their families.
Defense
Closing Guantanamo Tops Havana's To-Do List
The U.S.-Cuba relationship may be thawing, but Congress may be the only one who can melt the iceberg that is the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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