Management
USAID and Watchdog Continue Sparring Over Afghan Health Clinics
Dispute centers on best way to map sites to gauge reach of $210 million program.
Nextgov
Hackers Taint Wine Payments, Malign 8 Million Mums, and Pinch Fred’s Super Dollar Stores
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Route Fifty
Town Administrator in Colorado an 'Optimist’ in Wake of Gold King Mine Disaster
But Bill Gardner says blaming the EPA for this month's toxic spill distracts from finding real long-term solutions for mine waste.
Route Fifty
Too Many Dead Dogs in Dallas; SoCal Water District’s Short-Shower Playlist
Also: Hazardous air quality in Spokane and a police officer’s ‘less welfare, food stamp people’ comments.
Management
Agencies Look to Yelp for Customer Feedback
The feds are partnering with the popular review site to encourage conversations on public services like the TSA and IRS—and preparing to get an earful.
Management
Social Skills May Be the Key to Career Success
Positions that require both cognitive and social skills have shown more wage growth in the past few decades.
Oversight
The Matter of Public Housing and Income Levels Is, Well, Complicated
“Practically all housing is subsidized in some way,” says low-income housing advocate.
Nextgov
Will More Federal Employees Learn To Code Any Time Soon?
General Assembly, which operates in-person and online classes nationally, is now offering discounts on development training to city, state and federal employees.
Oversight
A Shutdown Threat, Trump’s Fed Hiring Spree and More From Presidential Candidates
2016 contenders continue to address government and workforce issues on the campaign trail.
Management
Meet Ralph and Alice, NASA’s Power Couple
And one of the few federal systems you’ll remember by name.
Nextgov
Bill Would Require Agencies to Keep Track of ‘Critical’ Cyber Workforce Shortages
The Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act would require agencies to use a cyber-jobs framework developed by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education.
Defense
Here's What It Takes to Become an Army Ranger
The training soldiers must complete to receive the coveted black-and-yellow tab is difficult and grueling.
Defense
Women Veterans in Congress Celebrate First Women Ranger Graduates
Sen. Joni Ernst and Reps. Tammy Duckworth, Tulsi Gabbard, and Martha McSally reflect on how far the military has come since they served.
Oversight
Benghazi Probe Chief Gowdy Complained About ‘Overclassification’ of Documents
Letter from representative to State comes to light amid criticism of Clinton’s handling of classified information.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Has Until Aug. 31 to Offer Alternate Pay Raise Plan
The president is expected to formally propose a 1.3 percent pay hike for feds in 2016.
Management
Forget Standing Desks: Study Suggests Bicycle Desks Can Offset Hazards of Sitting
Isolated spurts of intense exercise don’t cancel out the harm of sitting still at the office all day. A new study suggests that biking while working can help.
Nextgov
The IRS Spent $2.7 Million on a Tool That Shelled Out $39 Million to Crooks
The ROI could fall deeper into the red, based on revelations about a breach of the online service.
Oversight
NASA: No, an Asteroid Is Not About To Destroy Earth
Willis, Affleck and company don't need to suit up just yet.
Management