Route Fifty
Increasing State Speed Limits Spur Safety Concerns
Drivers’ rights advocates argue that if higher speed limits are being set at appropriate levels based on valid engineering standards, roads will actually be safer. But many safety experts disagree.
Defense
The AUMF Was Always a Political Disaster
The incentive to officially declare war against ISIS was never really there.
Pay & Benefits
Senator Asks Colleagues to Take 'One Step Closer to Living Under Obamacare'
Republican David Vitter wants support for a subpoena of info on why Congress is considered a "small business" for health insurance purposes.
Management
Nine to Five, After 65
The number of senior citizens in the workforce has nearly tripled since the 1970s.
Nextgov
Senators Zero in on ‘Inaccurate’ IT Dashboard Ratings
A key Senate committee says its examining "the lack of transparency and inaccuracy of risk information” posted by agencies on the IT Dashboard.
Oversight
Play of the Day: How the Gyrocopter Guy Evaded the American Security Apparatus
Finding out his intentions was not exactly like finding a needle in a haystack.
Oversight
Grassley Is Not on Board With NSA Reform
The key Senate Republican is not ready to give the USA Freedom Act his blessing.
Management
Union Joins Lawmakers in Embracing De-Federalization of FAA
Air traffic controllers have reached a 'breaking point' with Congress' instability.
Management
DEA Chief to Resign Amid Sex Party Scandal
The White House and lawmakers have declined to publicly express support for the 35-year DEA veteran.
Oversight
Attorney General Nominee Loretta Lynch Gets Her Vote
The Senate is set to confirm the attorney general nominee after a five-month delay, thanks to an unrelated bipartisan deal on abortion.
Pay & Benefits
Vets Sue VA Over Access to Medical Records
Plaintiffs say department has ignored their requests for documents necessary to apply for disability benefits.
Route Fifty
In Civic Tech Circles, There Are Few Better Places to Be Than Philadelphia City Hall
Will the innovation momentum continue under the city’s next mayor?
Oversight
Evidence Grows that Marshals Service Bypassed Hiring Rules
Justice Department corrects past denial to Sen. Grassley.
Management
Are Loose Cannons Driving Down Your Employee Engagement Scores?
How to channel over-enthusiasm into something productive.
Nextgov
DHS to Open Up Shop in Silicon Valley
The Department of Homeland Security is opening a branch in Google's territory.
Nextgov
The Plan for Avoiding 2020 Census Tech Flubs? Innovate But Don’t Invent
Census takers could be using commercially-available smartphones and tablets to administer the survey in 2020.
Management
Contractors Oppose Plan to Centralize Pentagon Commercial Purchasing
House acquisition reform bill would streamline buys through a central officer.
Management
Five Tips for Hosting a Successful Twitter Chat
How to keep the conversation going with your stakeholders.
Management
Forget Bullet Trains, Amtrak Needs a New Bridge
With Northeast Corridor in disrepair, focus is on the present rather than the future.
Oversight