Management
Barack Obama Just Created The World’s Largest Marine Sanctuary
The Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument is an existing protected area established by former president George W. Bush in 2009
Defense
The Homeland Security Department Is Not Prepared for a Pandemic
Though the flu is a bigger threat than terrorism, DHS is approaching it with a mix of ineptness and cynicism.
Management
Taking the ‘Social’ Out of Social Security
The Internet can't replace live professionals when you're making life-changing decisions.
Oversight
With Eric Holder's Exit, Obama Loses a Key Ally
The attorney general has quarreled with Congress but often addressed issues the president preferred to keep at arm's length.
Defense
ISIS Hostage Executioner 'Jihadi John' Identified by the FBI
The man who murdered James Foley, Steven Sotloff and David Haines has been identified by intelligence officials.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Best Candidate to Replace Eric Holder
Is a TV host the right man for the job?
Management
We Drafted Our Own Dream Team to Tackle Government's Biggest Problems
While others play fantasy football, GovExec plays fantasy management.
Management
Ex-GSA Executive Jeff Neely Indicted for Fraud
West Coast regional buildings chief was at the center of a Las Vegas overspending scandal.
Oversight
Why Feds Shouldn’t Watch Star Trek During Work Hours
Taxpayers shouldn’t foot the bill for such events, IG says.
Oversight
EPA Is Cracking Down on Dentists
Agency releases proposal to cut down on mercury that winds up in the water supply as a result of a routine procedure.
Route Fifty
How New Orleans Is Fighting Blight With Stats and Data Analysis
Watch Oliver Wise address Code for America’s 2014 Summit in San Francisco.
Oversight
Sorry Feds: Lawmaker Says No More Porn Watching at Work
Bill prohibiting pornography on federal devices comes as EPA has yet to fire an employee who confessed to regularly watching porn at the office.
Pay & Benefits
5 Things You Can Change After You Retire
In the federal retirement world, “permanent” doesn’t always mean permanent.
Nextgov
1.4 Million Users of Travel Site Acquired by TripAdvisor Affected by Payment and Account Breach
Unauthorized charges showed up on customers’ credit cards after booking through Viator.
Nextgov
Report: Agencies Continue to Buck ‘Cloud First’ Policy -- And The Lack of Savings Shows It
Consider moving legacy systems to the cloud, GAO says.
Defense
Army’s Doctrine Chief: Expect the Unexpected
Gen. David Perkins leaves debate on Obama’s ISIS strategy to policymakers.
Route Fifty
Iraqi Prime Minister: Attack Against New York and Paris Subways Is 'Imminent'
New York Gov. Cuomo and New Jersey Gov. Christie are increasing police presence.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Reminds Same-Sex Surviving Spouses They Are Eligible for Benefits
Those married before a 2013 Supreme Court ruling have until June 26, 2015, to apply for pension and death benefits.
Defense
Treasury Department Designates 11 People as Terrorists
The designation makes it illegal to send financial or material support.
Management