Management
The Broken Federal Personnel System in 7 Charts
Government employees are deeply frustrated with a personnel system that makes it too hard to hire skilled workers and fire poor performers.
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Can Cities Extract Gold From Their Sewage Systems?
A study found that a city of a million people gives out $13 million worth of metal annually—and $2.6 million of it is silver and gold.
Oversight
Joe Biden Says 'There's a Chance' He Might Run for President
The vice president made the media rounds this morning to talk about a potential 2016 bid.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Obama's Many Guests at the State of the Union
It's a tradition for the president to bring people to his speech. Obama brought a crowd.
Management
The Financial Consequences of a Bad Flu Shot
While CDC doesn't have an official estimate for the economic costs of ineffective seasonal vaccines, various studies have suggested that resistant viral strains can weigh on the economy.
Oversight
Rand Paul Says Government Should 'Do No Harm'
In his State of the Union response, Paul also managed to get in a dig at Hillary Clinton.
Management
Leaders, Don't Let Knowledge Walk Out the Door
Here are a few strategies to keep critical skills going.
Oversight
Joni Ernst's State of the Union Response Gives the GOP a Fresh Face
The freshman Republican senator delivered a decidedly mild-mannered speech in the Republican Party's official response.
Nextgov
Experts Say to Expect Action After State of the Union Cyber Shout Out
The major holdup to passing new cyber legislation remains liability protections for breached companies that share intelligence with the government.
Oversight
The Best State of the Union Reactions From the Hill
National Journal's Congress team compiled the strongest reactions.
Oversight
Obama: Let's Set Sights Higher Than ‘Just Making Sure Government Doesn’t Screw Things Up’
In State of the Union, president advocates an active government to help support a middle-class economy.
Management
Storify: GovExec Live-tweets the 2015 State of the Union
The White House positioned the speech rollout via social media.
News
State of the Union: The Message for Feds
Obama: "We need to set our sights higher than just making sure government doesn’t halt the progress we’re making."
Tech
Obama Promises to Release New Report on NSA Spying in State of the Union
Report will look at how the government is balancing security with privacy concerns.
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Los Angeles Mayor: ‘Cities Don’t Have the Luxury to Determine National Policy’ on Immigration
And America's mayors can’t avoid dealing with its local impacts on municipal services.
Management
Full Text: Obama's 2015 State of the Union Address
The White House released the text minutes before the speech began.
Management
Video: Watch the 2015 State of the Union Address Live
Obama will address taxes, foreign policy and cybersecurity.
Nextgov
New Website, State of the Union Guest Puts Focus on Government Digital Squads
Kathy Pham, a member of the administration’s 6-month-old digital fix-it squad, the U.S. Digital Service, will attend the State of the Union address as Michelle Obama's guest.
Management
Most Agency Heads Didn’t Really Have MLK Day Off
How your agency’s secretary spent the holiday.
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