Route Fifty
Colorado Governor Urges Feds to Help Save State’s Embattled Coal Mines
A recent court ruling is putting 220 mining jobs at risk.
Management
The Obama EPA Has No Intention of Slowing Down
Republicans have launched several attempts to stop the new rules to regulate water pollution in streams, lakes, and rivers.
Pay & Benefits
Uncle Sam to Feds: No, You Still Can’t Smoke Pot
Federal employees still have to abide by federal law when it comes to weed, despite relaxed restrictions in several states and localities.
Nextgov
DHS Seeks Input on Public-Private Cyber Sharing Groups
Information Sharing Analysis Organizations are to be formed based on sector, sub-sector or region, and overseen by a standards board.
Oversight
Obama Administration Proposes June Release for New Clinton Emails
The proposal to a federal judge would mean a steady stream of closely watched messages during Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign.
Oversight
The House Is Suing Obama Over an Obamacare Change It Likes
One of the two administrative actions in question delayed the law’s employer mandate–which the House voted itself to do.
Management
SpaceX Gets Approval for National Security Launches
The move breaks a monopoly long held by the Boeing-Lockheed Martin joint venture United Launch Alliance.
Management
The Justice Department Just Launched an Offensive Against FIFA
Justice unsealed a 47-count indictment Wednesday against 14 international soccer officials.
Pay & Benefits
A Lot of Former SBA Employees Still Have Access to Their Agency Email Account
Agency followed separation checklists less than half of the time, IG finds.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Daily Show Examines NSA Surveillance Again
When the Patriot Act says you go too far in surveillance, something might be amiss
Management
So, What Will It Take to Improve Morale?
The choices are to manage within the existing framework, or change the design.
Route Fifty
Good Ways to Activate the Nation’s Neglected Local Cemeteries
Some examples of how the living can transform a domain of the dead into a valued community asset.
Nextgov
IRS Says Cybercriminals Nabbed Info on 100K Taxpayers
Agency sends warning to 200,000 taxpayers, half of whom will be credit monitored.
Nextgov
NASA Wants to Help Propel Space Tech Past ‘Tipping Point’
An infusion of NASA cash could help propel these technologies into viable commercial applications.
Management
Is It Possible to Lay People Off Nicely?
One company's quest to blend rejection and kindness.
Oversight
John McCain Wants FIFA to Take the World Cup Away From Russia
Robert Menendez and McCain wants the world's top soccer organization to elect a president that will revoke its decision to award the 2018 tournament to Russia.
Management
USPS Suspends Remaining Facility Closures Scheduled for 2015
Postal Service says consolidations will not resume until 2016, and were put on hold to ensure smooth service.
Management
Obama Administration: 'Ambitions' of Individuals 'Have to Come Second to National Security'
White House press secretary Josh Earnest seemed to accuse Rand Paul of using the debate over the Patriot Act's sunsetting spying powers to bolster his presidential campaign.
Management
GSA Nominee Roth, on Open Office Space, Morale and Her 3 Highest Priorities
Roth says she "absolutely" believes in the open layout.
Pay & Benefits