Route Fifty

McConnell to Governors: Don’t Comply with EPA Rules

The White House calls the Senate majority leader's efforts "inappropriate and unfounded."

Oversight

It Could Take Up to 30 Years for Hillary Clinton’s Emails to Reach the National Archives

It’s a long road from the former secretary’s inbox to the government agency, which doesn’t have the authority to implement record-keeping rules for other agencies.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Fitness (And Other) Tracking Devices at the White House

Obama's monitoring his fitness, but other White House employees have to wear different monitors.

Nextgov

This Is How the Military Eyes ISIS Oil Laundering from the Sky

By watching signs of the black market oil industry, NGA can glean clues to help its partners choke off the source of ISIS' money and fuel.

Defense One

Pentagon: The Costs of Major Weapon Systems Are Finally Coming Down

More than four years since Ashton Carter took on reforming Pentagon acquisition, the cost of the largest arms projects is beginning to stabilize, defense officials say.

Route Fifty

As Drought Crisis Deepens, California Localities Face Tough Ongoing Water Reductions

Santa Cruz can’t import water like many other Golden State cities. “We’re on our own,” water czar says.

Management

Americans Think Feds Are Doing More Harm Than Good for Local Cops

Survey finds voters -- especially Republicans -- do not think the federal government is helping community police forces.

Management

Obama Orders Agencies to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions Significantly

Agencies must reduce emissions by 40 percent within the next decade, and increase their use of renewable energy.

Oversight

House GOP's New Budget Plan: Figure It Out Later

The Budget Committee advanced a spending blueprint Thursday after dropping the amendment that stalled progress the night before.

Management

10 Ways to Lead Bigger

The next step is to play a larger role in the broader organization.

Nextgov

Obama Shakes Up IT Leadership; Names New Director of White House IT

The Obama administration has tasked a former Facebook engineer with helping modernize White House technology.

Pay & Benefits

The Importance of Accurate Information

In some federal agencies, retirement specialists aren’t getting the training they need to effectively help employees.

Defense One

The Pentagon’s Top Intelligence Chief Is Out

Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Michael Vickers announced his retirement from service by the end of April.

Pay & Benefits

Self-Plus-One Premiums Won’t Be Higher Than Family Coverage Option

OPM tells federal health benefits providers that yet-to-be-determined 2016 premiums for the new option will be capped.

Route Fifty

How Colorado Is Getting Its State Employees to Lose Weight

Participants in the ‘State of Slim’ pilot program have lost an average of 8.59% of their body weight.

Management

Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Calls for Chemical Safety Board Firings

House Oversight’s letter to Obama cites misleading testimony, mismanagement, private emails.

Nextgov

New Dashboard Tracks Which Federal Sites You're On, And How You Got There

The U.S. Digital Service, 18F and GSA's Digital Analytics team launched the site Thursday.

Management

Email Compliance Will Be a Tall Order Without More Resources

Federal records managers lack the authority and tools to meet digital requirements.