Route Fifty
Cyberattackers Freeze Detroit Database, Demand 2,000 Bitcoin Ransom
At the North American International Cyber Summit, Mayor Mike Duggan says the city won’t pay up.
Management
Obama's Proposed Executive Action Doesn't Touch the Roots of Immigration Dysfunction
Any steps the White House may soon take won't address the real immigration problem.
Management
What's on Your De-Stress Checklist?
The goal is to get in 100 points worth of de-stressing activities a week.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Board Green Lights More Homework on Mutual Fund Option
Agency staff will craft an implementation plan in 2015 for rolling out the potential new offering for feds.
Management
How Washington Bungled the Solyndra Story
The former head of the Energy Department loan program corrects the record.
Route Fifty
Mapping Oregon’s Wildlife Roadkill; Costly Fence Fight Embroils Louisiana City
Also in our State & Local news roundup: “Ban the Box” troubles in Minnesota and a Pennsylvania municipality with no municipal government.
Management
USAJobs Is Getting Another Makeover
OPM director says the agency is revamping the federal hiring portal, but did not specify a relaunch date.
News
What Are the Lessons Learned from the 2013 Shutdown? Agencies Have No Idea.
Report says agencies did not document how they dealt with last year's shutdown.
Oversight
Government Whistleblowers Deserve Payouts Too
Like private sector employees, feds should be allowed to share in contractor fraud settlements.
Management
Monty Python’s John Cleese on The Secret of Success
The comedy legend says it's important to enjoy the process, and reinvent yourself
Oversight
Why Elizabeth Warren Probably Isn’t Running for President
History shows that Senate leaders have a tough time becoming chief executives.
Nextgov
Before Buying New Scheduling System, VA Plans to Kick the Tires
VA is putting the finishing touches on its proposed shopping list for buying updated scheduling software.
Management
Management and the Art of Future Thinking
The only thing that matters about the past is what we learn from it.
Defense
Why It's Too Early to Forget About Ebola
The Ebola outbreak is far from over in West Africa. Pay attention, America.
Nextgov
Anonymous Hacks KKK Accounts as Klan Threatens Ferguson Protesters
Hacktivists allegedly posted personal details of Klansmen online and hijacked their Twitter feeds.
Defense
Mitt Romney Says Obama Shouldn't Rule Out Boots on the Ground in Iraq
The former presidential contender on Sunday gave the president some advice on both foreign and domestic policy.
Oversight
Pipeline Politics Dominate Pre-Thanksgiving Action in Congress
Storm clouds brew over spending bill to keep government open, promised immigration action.
Management
Obama's Immigration Order Has 2016 Perils for Both Parties
Executive action could complicate message for Republican and Democratic White House hopefuls alike.
Oversight
Play of the Day: How Obama Can Befriend A Republican Senate
The president just need to have some drinks.
Nextgov