Management
The Majority of Agency Heads Don’t Actually Use Data on Program Performance
But nearly two-thirds of performance officers in survey see progress toward culture of measurement.
Oversight
Even Privately, Senators Aren't Getting Their OPM Data Breach Questions Answered
Lawmakers say they are still in the dark about basic details of multiple incidents that affected federal employees.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's Foreign Policy Platform
The mogul would change a lot about the relationship between Mexico and the United States.
Nextgov
How Hackers Unlocked OPM Systems and 6 Other Things We Learned about the Breach
Agency chief wants you to know she is angry about the data breach and ID theft protection customer service.
Management
IRS May Offer Hope to Feds Affected by OPM Hack
Senator wants IRS to help protect victims from identity theft, notes reports that thieves are selling the data online.
Nextgov
How Can the Internet of Things Fight Fires?
Firefighters might have embedded sensors in their protective suits, alerting them about external temperatures and chemicals.
Management
When Do Most Americans Think They'll Actually Retire?
Workers would like to retire by 65, but only those making $100,000 or more expect that they'll do so.
Pay & Benefits
Unions to Uncle Sam: Extend Credit Monitoring, Cover Losses Related to Data Breach
Government has obligation to further help millions of employees affected by massive security lapse, advocates say.
Route Fifty
Village Taxpayers May Regret Major League Soccer Team; 3,000 Calories Per Day to Fight Wildfires
Also: Georgia’s 'alarming' climate change report draft and fiscal gloom in Niagara Falls.
Management
The Obama Administration Isn't Pressuring Anyone to Stop Selling Confederate Flag Merchandise
Josh Earnest said Tuesday the president welcomes the decisions from Wal-Mart , eBay and other retailers.
Oversight
Jeb Bush: Obama Should Fire His 'Political Hack' OPM Director
The presidential contender joins a handful of lawmakers in calling for the resignation of OPM Director Katherine Archuleta due to her handling of a massive data breach.
Nextgov
Park Service Employees Get New Mapping Tools
The National Park Service plans to release a simple digital mapping tool so its employees can update information on everything from trails to parking lots, according to the bureau's website.
Defense
How an NPR Librarian Outdid VA Researchers in Finding Mustard Gas Victims
Agency fell short in efforts to trace World War II veterans exposed to mustard gas during experiments.
Management
Report: Working Moms Have More Successful Daughters and More Caring Sons
A Harvard Business School study says working mother's guilt may be real, but increasingly it's being proven unwarranted.
Defense
Senate Confirms Neffenger to Rescue TSA
Coast Guard veteran welcomed by Homeland Security secretary.
Oversight
Why the Chairman of the Senate Oversight Committee's Career May Be in Danger
Being a political newcomer has its drawbacks.
Defense
Study: America Needs New Small Nuclear Bombs
CSIS’ Clark Murdock argues that only such weapons can deter rogue states from seeking nukes of their own
Management
How Scalia Could Undo a Big Part of Obama’s Environmental Legacy
The fate of a air-pollution regulations may be in the hands of the conservative justice.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Taking Down the Confederate Battle Flag
Late-night hosts put the flag's history in context.
Management