Management
Obama’s Cybersecurity Plan, Explained
Despite claims, could the White House initiative have stopped the Sony hack?
Management
Managing in the Era of ‘New Power’
Unlike the 'old power' model, the goal is to channel it, not hoard it.
Management
IRS Hits Filing Season Feeling Stretched Beyond Capacity
Officials reiterate that budget cuts could result in two-day agency shutdown and will harm customer service.
Nextgov
Agencies, Want a New Website? Talk to GSA
The General Services Administration is now in charge of a 4-year-old effort to streamline thousands of extraneous federal websites.
Management
Lawmakers Call for Investigation of Veterans Hospital Accused of Distributing Pain Medication 'Like Candy'
A recent report said some veterans call a Wisconsin hospital "Candy Land" because of how much medication its doctors distribute to treat pain.
Management
VA Boosts Security After Texas Shooting
Department procures 16 more contract guards for El Paso facility after gunman kills doctor and himself.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Paul Ryan's Golden Touch
With the Wisconsinite saying he won't run for president, where does that leave the 2016 race?
News
Why You May Have Noticed Beefed Up Security at Your Federal Office
It’s not because of any “specific, credible” threat.
Management
Enhancing the Citizen Journey Is a Government Imperative
Customers expect online, real-time service.
Route Fifty
Yelp Set to Feature Even More Local Restaurant Inspection Data
Partnership with Socrata will make it easier for local governments to connect Yelp users with their public health information.
Oversight
Run, Warren, Run
Elizabeth Warren can run for president. She should run for president. And despite her denials, she probably will.
Tech
NASA Just Sent Its Astronauts Some Weird Stuff
Flatworms, Salmonella, mustard and IMAX cameras—what, exactly, is the space agency doing?
Oversight
How Hard Will Senate GOP Fight on Immigration?
Unlike in the House, Senate Republicans seem more concerned with homeland security funding than fighting Obama.
Oversight
Obama, Hill Leaders Far Apart at White House Meeting
Only real progress comes on Syria, with Obama pledging to work on a use of force resolution.
Management
President Backs Government-Run Internet Networks
Obama wants to overturn state laws that restrict cities from building their own networks.
Management
Another Unscheduled Telework Day for Washington-Area Agencies
More snow falls before morning rush hour.
Nextgov
Obama Thinks Cyberthreat Sharing is Ready for Comeback
The Obama administration plans to rewrite a 2011 legislative proposal for collecting information from hacked companies and sharing it across industry -- to alleviate privacy concerns.
Route Fifty
Boston’s Parking Ticket Payment App Collaboration Expands
“The numbers show brisk demand for this service,” Mayor Marty Walsh says.
Nextgov
Agency Leaders are Gung Ho about Going Digital. So, Where are Their Plans?
More than two-thirds of federal leaders in a recent survey were unsure whether their agencies had a documented strategy for harnessing the power of digital technology.
Oversight