Oversight
Treasury Chief: Consumer Agency’s Track Record Should Silence Critics Who Wanted It Gone
Lew praises CFPB as Washington prepares to mark fifth anniversary of Dodd-Frank financial reform law.
Route Fifty
Gridlocked Illinois Stops Paying State Salaries; ‘Wealth Adjacent’ Big City Is Just Plain Poor
Also: Fracking revenue drops in pock-marked Pennsylvania, the nation is grossly underestimating solar-power generation and a resident revolt in small-town South Dakota
Nextgov
Can Silicon Valley Save Federal IT?
An agile, open sensibility has overtaken Washington. But can it budge the behemoth federal bureaucracy?
Route Fifty
On Medicaid Expansion, a Question of Math and Politics
President Barack Obama has vowed to redouble his administration’s efforts to persuade all states to expand Medicaid. But if history is any indication, achieving that goal will take some time.
Oversight
House Oversight Leaders Refer Ex-Chemical Board Chair for Prosecution
Moure-Eraso said to have lied under oath on email practices.
Oversight
Big NIH Funding Boost Likely to Pass Despite Grumbling From Fiscal Hawks
Heritage Action for America called on conservatives Tuesday to oppose the 21st Century Cures bill.
Oversight
Can Drones Solve America’s Wildfire Crisis?
The Congress gets creative in a quest to fight fire.
Oversight
The House Voted Against the Confederate Battle Flag
New amendments would prevent graves from being decorated with the flag and bar its sales at national parks.
Oversight
Republicans to Test White House's Obamacare Confidence
The GOP is working on plans to put the administration in a tough spot after the health care law’s big legal victory.
Management
Hillary Clinton: Cyber Legislation Is 'Not Enough' to Stop Dangerous Foreign Hackers
The candidate cites China, Russia, North Korea and Iran as threats.
Management
Let's Demolish HR and Start Over
The traditional administrative function is adding little value.
Route Fifty
Fireworks or Firearms? ShotSpotter Helps Police Tell the Difference
Still, law enforcement can’t respond to every Fourth of July call.
Nextgov
Senator Wants Watchdog to Poke Around for More Flaws in OPM’s Security Clearance Systems
A legislator said he wants the IG to have “unfettered access” to OPM's security clearance system.
Management
House Approves Long Sought After Federal Hiring Reform
Bill would ease transition to full-time status for certain temporary employees.
Oversight
IRS Did Not Willfully Destroy or Hide Lerner Emails, Watchdog Finds
Commissioner is faulted for weak effort to turn over every stone.
Defense
Why Would an F-16 and a Cessna Be in the Same Part of the Sky?
A collision in South Carolina is a reminder that there’s only so much airspace to go around.
Defense
Administration Pushes Its Islamic State Strategy on a Skeptical Congress
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and Joint Chiefs Chairman Martin Dempsey testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday.
Management
The #1 Dysfunction Preventing Wise Investment in Employee Engagement
They’re checked out, but what are you doing about it?
Nextgov
Federal Researchers Developing New Spoof-Proof Email Security System
The goal is to build an email encryption system, and then demonstrate to federal agencies and businesses how they can use it.
Management