Management
Lawrence Lessig is Considering a Presidential Run
The Harvard professor and Creative Commons co-founder wants to get money out of politics—and thinks he has the best plan to do it.
Nextgov
White House Details Draft Contractor Data Breach Rules
Feel free to weigh in on GitHub, the code-sharing site.
Management
Your 'Gut Feeling' Can Literally Control What Happens in Your Brain
It involves hundreds of millions of neurons that aren’t in your brain.
Management
Sorry Feds: You Have to Bring Your Own Plates and Forks to Work
GAO says agencies cannot use appropriated funds for disposable plates and cutlery.
Nextgov
Obama Asks for 72 Percent Raise in IRS Cyber Funding to Combat ID Thieves
White House proposes pushing $242 million into agency data analysis, IT controls and victim support, among other things.
Management
Contractors to Obama: Enough With the Executive Orders
Protest comes amid reports of plan to require contractors to offer paid sick leave.
Pay & Benefits
Some Feds Will See Life Insurance Rate Hikes in January
Premiums will increase for retiree basic coverage and other options under older age bands.
Oversight
Rand Paul Calls Donald Trump an 'Empty Suit'
The Paul campaign also called the real estate mogul a "bully" after his debate performance.
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Courser Still Digging in Michigan; Lawmakers Try Again to Draw Districts in Florida
Also, Topeka Statehouse as firing range, pot bars in Denver and angry school principals in Milwaukee.
Management
Clinton Wants to Eliminate Student Loans For Public Colleges and Universities
The candidate says she doesn't want the government making money off of student loans.
Management
Why We Hide From Feedback
There are a number of key elements that influence our receptiveness.
Management
More Than 143 Million Americans Are at Risk From Earthquakes
That’s almost double a 2006 U.S. Geological Survey estimate of 75 million.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump Talks About Women
The mogul's feud with Megyn Kelly is dominating the headlines.
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Controversial Guns and Ammo Taxing Plan Gets Thumbs Up in Seattle
Gun-rights activists have previously said that they’re ready for a court challenge.
Management
Senate Republicans Propose Making IRS Independent, Non-Unionized
Finance panel also slams Lois Lerner’s early testimony as deceitful.
Defense
TRICARE Enrollees Soon Will Have to Refill Certain Drugs Via Mail or at Military Facilities
Defense says it's too expensive to fill prescriptions at retail pharmacies.
Management
The U.S. Postal Service’s Streak of Positive Financial News Has Ended
Agency loses $586 million from April through June, partly due to increased labor costs.
News
What ‘Go Set a Watchman’ Tells Us About the Big Government Debate
Some things haven’t changed much in the past fifty years.
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