Nextgov

What's Under the Hood of GSA's $100M Cloud Contract

Don’t worry: Aquilent says it won’t be a cloud broker in name only.

Management

Edward Snowden Is More Admired than President Obama in Germany and Russia

Obama wants the fugitive leaker to return home and face trial, but a lot of Europe still loves him.

Oversight

Democrats Flip the Script on Security Spending

They attempt to use Paris, Islamic State, and 9/11 in debate over DHS bill and immigration.

Nextgov

Pentagon Proposes At Least $27M to Grow Ranks of Cyber Forces

The military services each want to bring on board an additional 20 to 60 computer security whizzes starting next fall.

Management

How Not to Ask for a Recommendation Letter

When we work up the courage to ask, we often end up saying the wrong thing.

Defense

Ash Carter's Confirmation Hearing Is Not About Ash Carter

The Senate Armed Services Committee isn't going to let President Obama or the Pentagon off easy.

Nextgov

Calling Agile Contractors: Come Show and Tell for 18F

Officials at the General Services Administration and 18F are now sending a message to the traditional contracting industry: We need your help, too.

Management

Government’s Publisher Cuts Staff by 5 Percent Through Buyouts

The agency estimates it will save $7 million in fiscal 2015 from trimming workforce.

News

When Obama’s Veto Threat Is Serious

The administration usually leaves itself some wiggle room. But not always.

Oversight

FOIA Reform Bills Revived in Both Chambers of Congress

Effort to create 'presumption of openness' died at end of last Congress.

Defense

Should Red Meat Warnings Include Damage to the Environment?

A political battle shapes up around federal dietary guidelines.

Management

FutureGen is Done: Energy Ends Troubled Bush-Era Coal Electricity Project

A 12-year-old vision for a public-private partnership to create an advanced, climate-friendly coal-fired power plant has come to an apparent end.

Route Fifty

Boston Activates a New Snow-Removal Tracking Tool

Mayor Marty Walsh: ‘Snow Stats brings the people of Boston closer to municipal government.’