Defense
Senators May Attach Strings to Federal Surplus Programs for Local Police
Display of militarism in Ferguson, Mo., pressures agencies to improve oversight.
Management
AmeriCorps Is Almost Old Enough to Drink
The national service organization turns 20 this year, and three ex-presidents will join President Obama to say, "Happy Birthday."
Management
Targeted Messaging: 3 Reasons It’s the Future of Government Communications
Inbound marketing is a more effective way to get the word out.
Management
Government Debt Isn't the Problem—Private Debt Is
The Roaring Twenties, the Japanese boom of the '80s, and the U.S.'s in the early 2000s have one thing in common: They were debt-fueled binges that brought these economies to the brink of ruin.
Nextgov
VA Secretary Wants to Improve Digital Services for Vets
Robert McDonald wants single, easy-to-use website for vets to access VA services
Defense
Republicans Mum on ISIL Until They Can Attack Obama's Plan
Speaker John Boehner doesn't want to commit to congressional action until he hears from the president.
Route Fifty
How Can Local Governments Embrace Participatory Budgeting?
Chicago alderman: “We need a new governance model, one that empowers people to make real decisions about policy and spending decisions.”
Features
Crime Scene
A federal program reduced violent crime on four Indian reservations. Now comes the hard part.
News
HHS Chief Gets Behind One Cause Everyone Can Believe In
Burwell supports a Republican effort to speed discovery and dissemination of pioneering medical cures.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies Can Now Honor Fallen Feds with American Flags
Next of kin of civilians killed in the line of duty on or after Dec. 20, 2011, can request a flag.
Defense One
The FCC Website Will Likely Crash on Wednesday
The Federal Communications Commission plays a vital role in the nation’s response to cyber incidents and it’s about to be hit by a major disruption. By Patrick Tucker
Management
A Blogger Found Secret U.S. Justice Department Documents in an Austrian Trash Bin
A former U.S. ambassador is being investigated for laundering, according to papers found in a garbage container in Vienna.
Route Fifty
State and Local Panelists Discuss Collaboration, IT Leadership at Nextgov Prime 2014
How can the federal government work better with its local partners?
Management
Americans Work Longer Hours—and Stranger Hours
Americans are far more likely to work on weekends or in the dead of night.
Oversight
White House Swears Obama's Immigration Delay Is His Last One
Delay is intended to take the issue out of a "hyper-partisan, hyper-polarized" pre-election environment, spokesman says.
Tech
ISIL Is Now Threatening to Assassinate Twitter Employees
The social media site has been engaged in monitoring and closing down accounts of ISIL fighters.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A Decade Of Stalling On Immigration Reform
If reform passed, what would everyone talk about?
Defense
U.S. Air Marshal Stabbed with Mysterious Needle at an Airport in Nigeria
The air marshal and his team were transported back the United States after Sunday's attack.
Management
Why Government Takes Calculated Risks
We can't exactly ground all flights to prevent crashes, so how can federal managers avoid risk?
Nextgov