Route Fifty
Stats Shot: New Data Offer Insight Into States With Best and Worst GDP Growth in 2014
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis has released sector-specific, quarterly GDP figures for states.
Management
NASA is Researching Technology to Make a Tractor Beam Out of Hoverboards
In the future, astronauts may be pulled around in space like something straight out of "Star Wars."
Oversight
The Story Behind Ben Carson's Surge in the GOP Polls
After a lackluster summer, the famous neurosurgeon is finally surging—but his reliance on the conservative grassroots might be a burden as much as a boon.
Oversight
Clinton Email Fracas Raises Question: What Is a 'Special Government Employee?'
Sen. Grassley’s pursuit of former State Department secretary's aide shines light on high-level temps.
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DHS Delays Refugee Rapid DNA Tests Aimed at Stemming Human Trafficking
The onsite, one-hour minilabs could help curb human trafficking, officials say
Oversight
The Defense Department Is Not Training Military Personnel to Be Ethical
GAO report says DoD ethics and professionalism efforts are falling short.
Management
Clinton On Email: System 'Wasn't The Best Choice'
Former State Department chief tells Andrea Mitchell she's “sorry that this has been confusing to people,” but denies wrongdoing.
Defense
It Takes the Federal Government Two Years to Process a Refugee Application from Syria
More than four million Syrians have left their homes since civil war broke out in 2011.
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Geological Agency Wants to Know if Its Social Media Strategy is Working
The agency is looking for a social media analytics service.
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Library of Congress’ Latest Tech Stumble: Copyright System Down for a Week
The online system used to electronically register copyrights has been out of commission for nearly a week.
Management
Resist the Urge to Shield Your Team From Bad News
It prevents employees from being part of the solution.
Oversight
The Race to Eliminate Agencies, and Other Ideas From Presidential Candidates
Ben Carson says the federal government can do without one of its largest departments.
Oversight
House Benghazi Probe Leader: Former Top Clinton Aide Mills 'Answered All of the Committee's Questions'
Trey Gowdy says the nine-hour interview with Cheryl Mills will be ‘treated as classified,’ rebuffing a senior Democrat’s call for the transcript’s immediate release.
Management
The White House Wants a Good Map of the Arctic
Want to see how glaciers retreat? There’s a map for that.
Oversight
Justice to Require Warrants for Cell Tracking Technology
The new policy does not apply to state and local police departments that have used cell-site simulators to track criminals.
Management
Wonder What’s Hidden in Your Personnel File?
Here’s how to request a copy of your official records.
News
Refugees Find Accommodation in Army's Former Heidelberg Home
Military personnel might not recognize their old stomping grounds today.
Management
New Chair of Troubled Chemical Safety Board Begins Listening Tour
Sutherland seeks "a better culture and experience" for a body some called toxic.
Oversight
Donald Trump and the Price of Loyalty Oaths
The GOP convinces Donald Trump to sign its pledge—but was it actually Trump who outsmarted the party’s establishment?
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