Nextgov
Amazon's Cloud Chief: Government Data Centers Will Be a Thing of the Past
Think of it as government service by the gigabyte, with cloud replacing today's federal data centers.
Nextgov
Lawmakers Hopeful FITARA Finish Line In Sight
Architects of the Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act are hopeful the legislation will be wrapped up in the National Defense Authorization Act.
Oversight
As Clock Winds Down, Agencies Await Fate of Obama’s Nominees
Long-term agency planning and overworked employees are victims of Congress' political gamesmanship.
Management
Bilinguals Have Stronger, Faster Brains Than The Rest of Us
The building of stronger connections over time between regions of the brain implies that bilingual brains are “more resistant to damage.”
Route Fifty
Maryland vs. 131,000 Toll Violators; Porn Email Scandal Snags More State Workers
Also in our State & Local news roundup: A Nebraska Supreme Court ruling has hit cigar bars and tobacco shop owners hard.
Management
Obama Reportedly Set to Act on Immigration
Executive action, strongly opposed by the GOP, would help as many as 5 million undocumented immigrants.
Management
White House Hints at Keystone Veto
Obama spokesman notes administration has taken a "dim view" of past Keystone bills.
Management
President’s Data Boosters Push Management Agenda
OMB and GSA officials seek a legacy of evidence-based performance.
Management
7 Things Leaders Can Learn from Bill Clinton About Connecting With People
Relating on a personal level is a quick way to earn trust and respect.
Management
Should Political Sex Scandals Be News?
A new book about Gary Hart and an uncensored letter from the FBI to Martin Luther King Jr. reopen the debate on the line between the private and the political.
Pay & Benefits
Misbehaving VA Execs Could Lose Some of Their Pension Benefits
Bill would give the secretary power to strip a portion of an employee’s retirement benefits on account of wrongdoing or poor performance.
Management
The Complete Guide to Networking For Introverts
It's important to carefully manage interactions and play to their strengths
Route Fifty
City Manager Facing Big Storm: ‘There Is No Bad Weather, Just Bad Clothes’
Successful snow removal efforts rarely attract headlines. For this frigid city, they’re prepared 365 days for inclement weather.
Defense
Five Things You Could Buy for the Price of an F-35
How $180 million could improve national security.
Management
Congress, White House Unite to Kill Useless Reports
Lawmakers of all stripes laud passage of bill striking 53 "unnecessary" agency products.
Route Fifty
Manhattan DA to Help Other Cities Dig Through Their Rape-Kit Backlogs
As untested sexual assault evidence gathers dust in warehouses in other cities, Cyrus Vance Jr. wants to share what's worked in New York City.
Management
Report: BP Tried to Lobby the EPA to Let It Continue As a Government 'Business Partner'
Vice News obtained a confidential 72-page report the company produced to convince the agency to keep giving it contracting dollars.
Defense
$300,000 an Hour: The Cost of Fighting ISIS
What price will the U.S. ultimately pay to neutralize the Islamic State?
Oversight