Defense
Obama Names New Envoy to Close Guantanamo
The State Department is bringing in a White House legal veteran with deep Democratic ties as part of its latest push to close its detention facility in Cuba.
Management
At Press Conference, Obama Reflects on His 'Best Week'
Next to Brazil President Dilma Rousseff, the president also talked about what to expect regarding the crisis in Greece.
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Cities Re-examine Their Confederate Icons
“It is not only time for a reappraisal of all public symbols that reflect upon the ‘peculiar institution’ of slavery, but also time for removal.”
Management
Court Revives Defunct National Security Agency Surveillance Program
The NSA’s phone dragnet is back.
Defense
Why the Obama Administration Changed Its Hostage Policy
Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes offers a candid explanation.
Management
Branding: 5 Lessons to Get Your Federal Startup Off the Ground
Engage as many people as you can along the way.
Management
Agriculture Secretary Links Small Business Goals to Larger Agenda
Vilsack on civil rights, sequestration and how Congress prevents cost savings.
Nextgov
You're Doing It All Wrong: What Siri Wishes She Could Tell You
Put more faith in voice recognition technology.
Pay & Benefits
Union to Seek Financial Compensation for Everyone Affected by OPM Hack
Employees do not need to prove identity theft to show damages, attorneys say.
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A Plan to End State Worker Domestic Partner Benefits; LePage’s Abuse of Power in Maine?
Also: Iowa’s new laws on growlers and gambling cheats.
Oversight
A Momentous Week, and a GOP That Needs to Change
The fight over the Confederate flag and the Supreme Court decisions on Obamacare and same-sex marriage all send the signal that Republicans need to adapt to keep pace with younger voters.
Management
How Far is the President Willing to Go to Expand Medicaid?
The president has 18 months to further secure the Affordable Care Act’s legacy.
Oversight
OPM May Announce Size of Second Data Breach Next Week
The embattled federal agency is planning to reveal details about a breach of security-clearance information as soon as early next week, according to Hill sources.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump's Experience With 'Traditional Marriage'
Being married three times isn't the definition of tradition.
Nextgov
Australia Ramps Up Digital Services With Own 18F-Inspired Office
The Digital Transformation Office is expected to function in the manner of a startup and launch coordinated, user-centered digital services for the entire government.
Management
The Senate's Bathroom-Stall Index
One measure of America’s slow progress toward boosting the number of women in elective office is the number of toilets in the congressional restrooms.
Nextgov
Federal Employee Union Sues Over OPM Hack, Citing Financial and Emotional Distress
Agency Director Katherine Archuleta and CIO Donna Seymour are named in the class action lawsuit.
Management
What If the Oceans Were National Parks?
Ocean conservationists want to bring the same approach to the ocean that the century-old National Park Service brought to the land.
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