Defense
VA Accountability Measure Will Attract Talented Senior Execs, Lawmaker Argues
Legislation caps number of department senior executives eligible for bonuses and requires them to switch jobs every five years.
Route Fifty
Oregon Works to Fix Flaw in Bill Meant to Entice Google Fiber
State legislation thought to be a ‘win-win’ wasn’t quite a win-win for Google.
Nextgov
New Federal CIO’s Mission: ‘Landing the Plane’
Tony Scott says he’s focusing on finishing the job envisioned by his predecessors, not wiping the slate clean and starting anew.
Defense
DHS Exec Aided Foreign Investors with Democratic Ties, IG Found
Witnesses say Alejandro Mayorkas intervened in immigration cases connected to Harry Reid, Terry McAuliffe and others.
Defense
Lawmakers Threaten New Secret Service Chief's Job, Tell Him to Fire More Agents
Scandals are emblematic of 'elitist and arrogant' federal workforce, panel says.
Nextgov
Agencies Waited Nearly a Month and a Half to Fix High-Threat Vulnerabilities
Initial "anti-phishing" and malware defense reports show the mean time for dealing with "high findings" flagged by vulnerability scans was 42 days.
Tech
Scientists, Environmentalists Tell Smithsonian to Ditch Koch Money
Calls for museums to cut ties with climate skeptics are growing louder.
Defense
New House Armed Services Chairman Flexes Muscles for Pentagon Buyers
House Armed Services Chairman Mac Thornberry flexes his new muscles in attempt to give Pentagon program managers breathing room
Defense
Welcome to the House GOP's Budget Improv
After repeatedly changing strategy, Republican leaders finally appear to have a plan for passage.
Management
Plan to Reorganize Agriculture Department Unit Surprises Lawmaker
House chairman Aderholt questions fate of Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
Defense
Twice as Many Vets Will Now Be Eligible for Non-VA Care
After pressure, department changes Choice program requirement related to calculating a vet’s distance from the nearest VA facility.
Oversight
Clinton's Rough Road Ahead
The liberal base and the media will work together to make sure she isn't crowned as the Democratic nominee.
Oversight
Budget Fight Gives Democrat a Chance to Court Liberal Skeptics
Top House Budget Committee Democrat Rep. Chris Van Hollen has a platform he can use in his Senate primary battle with Donna Edwards.
Tech
For First Time in 7 Years, FCC Fines TV Station for Nudity
A Virginia TV station admits to airing a porn clip during the news, but it says the FCC is violating its free-speech rights.
News
What Pizza, Lawnmowers and Veterans Cemeteries Have in Common
Lessons in serving customers better.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Ted Cruz is Officially Running for President
The Texan is in late-night crosshairs after his Monday announcement.
Management
Seeking Ambassadors of Performance and Results
Program aims to build a culture of data-based decision-making.
Defense
One-Third of New Hires in the Federal Government Last Year Were Veterans
Fiscal 2014 veterans hiring rate is highest ever.
Nextgov
Federal CIO Council Named 'Worst' in Open Government
This is the council's second time winning the Rosemary Award, named after Nixon's secretary, Rose Mary Woods, who erased 18.5 minutes of a Watergate tape.
Management