Oversight
GOP Threatens to Subpoena State Department for Keystone Docs
The move comes amid a larger battle over transparency between Republicans and the State Department, including over key moves made during Hillary Clinton's tenure.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Protect Federal Retirees From Fraud
Bipartisan legislation would give U.S. attorneys authority to prosecute financial reps who misuse FERS and CSRS benefits.
Management
Employee Views on Pay and Morale Are In
Early results from the annual survey on feds’ job satisfaction will be available in late August.
Management
IRS Chief Reiterates That the White House Had No Role in Lois Lerner Document Review
House Republicans' query about "special project team" shows confusion, Koskinen says.
Route Fifty
How States Lure Tourists And Then Tax Them
Despite anti-tax sentiment in many states, traveler taxes are regularly increased.
Defense
Air Force Civilians Receive Buyout, Early Retirement Incentives
Voluntary reduction efforts taken with hopes of avoiding mandatory layoffs.
Management
How Can the Next President Build a Strong Political and Career Leadership Team?
Every management agenda starts with people.
News
Obama: I’ll ‘Yank Government’ Into Changing Its Ways
In an interview with Fast Company, the president talks about upgrading IT and procurement systems to ultimately change the way people think about government.
Management
Hillary Clinton Officially Launched Her Campaign Saturday
The Democratic presidential candidate gave her first big campaign speech in New York City on Saturday.
Defense
Democrats Set to Block Defense Bill Amid GOP Attacks
The Senate minority wants to make a stand on budget caps, and the majority hopes to make them pay for it.
Management
Experts: NSA Spying May Leave the U.S. Without Moral High Ground in OPM Hack
Was the breach of federal employee records all that different from U.S. surveillance programs?
Management
Poll: Millennials Are in Search of a Different Kind of Career
According to a new study, younger workers do in fact care less about money and more about fulfillment.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Does Torture Work?
Last Week Tonight looks at the implications of the December torture report.
Nextgov
Hackers Observe Iran Nuke Talks and Stick Up NYC Bitcoin Owner
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Route Fifty
The Role Data Played in Eric Garner’s Death
311 information and ‘broken windows’ policing strategy were intertwined in the circumstances that led to a tragedy in New York City.
Nextgov
White House Tells Agencies to Tighten Up Cyber Defenses 'Immediately'
U.S. Chief Information Officer Tony Scott "recently launched" what officials are calling a 30-day cybersecurity sprint.
Management
Second Hack of Government Data May Have Compromised Security Clearance Information
Officials confirmed Friday they had detected a second intrusion that may be far more damaging than the one reported last week.
Management
No More Charging Strippers to Uncle Sam's Plastic
Defense spending bill prohibits department civilian and military personnel from using government charge cards for gaming or adult entertainment.
Nextgov
White House Wants to Build Digital-Savvy Contracting Corps
The new team will be modeled on the U.S. Digital Service, but will be staffed by existing agency contracting officers who undergo specialized training.
Management