Management
Why Federal Managers Fail to Fire Their Low Performers
The problem is not so much the system, but how it is applied.
Management
Oshkosh Wins Massive Army Contract to Replace Humvee
The Army awarded a $6.7 billion contract Tuesday to the Wisconsin truck-maker for an initial batch of 17,000 vehicles for the Army and Marine Corps.
Defense
New York Times: Defense IG Examines if Analysis of Progress Against ISIS in Iraq Was Skewed
The newspaper is reporting that the Pentagon’s inspector general is looking into allegations that military officials made intelligence assessments seem optimistic.
Nextgov
Pentagon Unveils New Rules Requiring Contractors to Disclose Data Breaches
Industry says the effort is at odds with a similar White House effort.
Management
Here's How Much Sexism Costs Economies Around the Globe
Everyone in a society benefits from more women climbing the ranks in the workforce.
Route Fifty
New England Struggles to Counter Heroin Addiction
Prescription drug abuse is also a huge problem across the region. Instead of more tough law enforcement, is a treatment-first approach the answer?
Defense
The Army Will Foot Much of the Defense Department’s Bill for the OPM Hack
Agencies have begun submitting plans to shift funds around for the last-minute payments.
Management
FDA and the True Meaning of Mayonnaise
The agency warns a vegan food manufacturer that mayo isn't mayo without eggs.
Nextgov
NOAA and NASA Plan to Send a Drone Right Into Tropical Storm Erika
NOAA wants to use unmanned aircraft to observe the skies and advance the country's weather forecasting abilities, said NOAA lead systems engineer John Coffey.
Management
IRS Needs to Improve Handling of Obamacare Data
Watchdog credits the agency with meeting filing season deadlines.
Management
Heck of a Recovery, New Orleans
Five governance lessons from the post-Katrina Gulf Coast.
Nextgov
DISA Issues Pentagon-Friendly Cloud Computing Guide
The guide is aimed at DOD “mission owners” planning to move an existing information system from a physical environment to a virtualized cloud environment.
Management
The Statistics Show Donald Trump is Wrong On Immigrants
America's immigrants have actually helped lift wages for natives.
Management
Obama Wants His Climate Plans to Hit You Where You Live
In Las Vegas speech, Obama says conservatives are out of touch on energy.
Defense
Can One Single Service Control All Military Drones?
Ten years ago, the Air Force lost its bid to control the Pentagon’s nascent UAV fleets. Some say it should try again
Route Fifty
Charlotte vs. Raleigh? American Legion Booted From Utah’s Capitol to Make Room for Lobbyists
Also: Tennessee ends prepaid tuition program and agenda-driven Uber floods Sacramento.
Management
Study: Here is Why You Never Know What Day It Is
People feel more extremely about Mondays and Fridays.
Management
Labor Department: U.S. Inflation and Housing Costs Are Up
Last month, the government’s measure of the cost of shelter saw its largest increase since 2007.
Nextgov
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms CIO Announces Exit
In an email to ATF staff, Rick Holgate said he’s leaving the agency to accommodate a move to Vienna, Austria.
Management