Tech
IRS Welcomes Jump in Taxpayers Using Its Website
Call volume around President’s Day expected to strain staff.
Management
Could the Pentagon Take a Cue From Britain on Public-Private Partnerships?
Expanding the use of P3s could ease DOD’s budget pressures.
Nextgov
Here’s How DHS Says a Shutdown Would Affect Cyber Operations
A shutdown could delay the issuing of a key contract award under the multibillion-dollar continuous monitoring program DHS manages.
Management
Even Republicans Love Obama's Immigration Policies
GOP voters support the executive actions in principle, but oppose them once they're linked to the president.
Management
What the FBI Chief Got Right—and Wrong—About Race and Police
James Comey insisted that if citizens saw things from a beat cop's perspective, they'd be more sympathetic.
Management
Say Goodbye to the Classic White Boxy U.S. Postal Truck
The postal service wants to change over its fleet by 2018.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Jeb Bush Should've Been More Candid Over Email
There's some embarrassing stuff in there.
Management
No One Ever Really Fits a Job Description, So Let Applicants Write Their Own
Most of the time, regular job postings are terrible.
Nextgov
The Two Acronyms That are Key to Obama’s New Plan to Fight Hackers
The terms are essential for explaining how the government will expand information sharing with the private sector.
Oversight
Boehner: Blame Democrats If Homeland Security Shuts Down
"I want you to ask the Senate Democrats when they're gonna get off their ass and do something other than to vote 'no,' " the House speaker told reporters Wednesday.
Nextgov
How Tiny Pieces of Space Junk Could Wreak Havoc on US Weather Forecasts
The proliferation of space debris -- and its destructive capacity -- is bad news for the thousands of satellites orbiting Earth.
Management
Embattled Secret Service Spent Just 25 Minutes Training the Average Officer in 2013
Congressional oversight leaders expect bipartisan reform in the near future.
Oversight
Lawmaker Renews Battle Against Porn-Watching on Federal Computers
Rep. Mark Meadows says he continues to hear about “bad actors” similar to an EPA employee who spent up to six hours a day watching pornography at work.
Oversight
Panel Backs Bill Establishing that Yes, VA Can Claw Back Bonuses
Measure would give VA secretary the authority to rescind employee bonuses, after an appeal process.
News
Lesson for Congress: Don’t Mess With VA’s Bob McDonald
Federal officials often serve as punching bags for lawmakers trying to land political points. Not this guy.
Nextgov
White House Kicks Off Recruiting For New Class of Innovation Fellows
Recruiting for the innovation fellows coincides with a big hiring push at the U.S. Digital Service.
Oversight
IRS Chief Refuses to Apologize to Lawmakers on Missing Emails
Republican oversight panel member accuses Koskinen of 'misleading' Congress and American people.
Route Fifty
Phoenix Has a Secret Weapon In Its War Against Graffiti
A corps of Blight Busters has assisted the city in its “Team Phoenix” approach to tackling the problem.
Management