Route Fifty
Railroads Aim to Block Maryland on Crude-Oil Shipment Disclosure
Does a public-records request trump a confidentiality agreement?
Management
'$10.10 Is Not Enough,' Low-Wage Federal Contract Workers Tell Obama
Lawmakers from Progressive Caucus join in call for higher hourly wages, collective bargaining rights.
Management
Innovation the NASA Way: What’s Your Mission?
It doesn’t take a space race to inspire your team to think and act boldly.
Oversight
Benghazi Select Committee to Meet With Victims' Families This Week
"If they have questions that are still out there, I think we want to know what those questions are," ranking Democrat says.
Oversight
The Senate Has a New Plot to Thwart NSA Spying
A reworked bill in the Senate being introduced this week is renewing confidence among anti-surveillance crusaders.
Oversight
Dissenting Vote on Border Funds Sought in House
Conservatives want a resolution saying President Obama has all the tools he needs to respond to the flood of undocumented immigrants.
Nextgov
House Approves Stronger Cyber Protections for Critical infrastructure
Separate bill to bolster DHS’ cyber workforce also passes.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Can Anybody Broker A Lasting Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas?
John Kerry isn't the answer, says The Daily Show.
Management
Medicare's Financial Picture Is Looking Better
Independent actuaries said the program's trustees are too optimistic.
Nextgov
Hackers Raided Israeli Contractors That Built Iron Dome Missile Shield
Details on U.S. missile technologies also were copied by the allegedly China-based attackers.
News
USPS Is Recruiting a Firer-in-Chief
The “RIF administrator” will be tasked with issuing layoffs.
Oversight
Blocking the Vote in Congress
A big country has big problems—but the systematic failure of congressional leadership is making them impossible to tackle.
Defense
The Afghan Military’s Tracking of U.S.-Supplied Weapons Is Sloppy at Best
Watchdog warns that incomplete inventory could help arming of insurgents.
Nextgov
British Activist Lauri Love Accused of Hacking Deltek
Breach occurred July 2013, but the government market research firm didn’t realize it until eight months later.
Management
Contractors Group Would Restructure White House Procurement Shop
Professional Services Council adds to mix of proposals to reform acquisition workforce.
Route Fifty
Voluntary Water Reductions Aren’t Effective in California
New poll shows 75 percent of state residents support mandatory cutbacks.
Management
How to Overcome Your Fear of Thinking
Three ways to focus on tough challenges without having a panic attack.
Defense
Congress Reaches Deal on Firing VA Senior Execs Immediately
Bill adds $12 billion in new funding for VA personnel and facilities.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Panel OKs 1 Percent Pay Raise for Troops and Defense Civilians
The House-passed version of the fiscal 2015 Defense spending bill supports a 1.8 percent pay boost for service members.
Defense