Route Fifty
California Cities Grapple With State’s Water-Saving Mandates
The state government is urging water conservation. But some cities are issuing citations for not keeping lawns green.
Oversight
Energy Secretary: Senate Confirmation Delays Leave Science Team Shorthanded
Five key positions are unfilled, Moniz says.
Management
Morning People Are More Likely to Lie to Their Bosses in the Afternoon
And night owls tend to be less ethical in the morning—but siestas might make everyone behave a little better.
Oversight
The VA Is One Step Closer to Getting a New Leader
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee approves Robert McDonald's nomination to lead the scandal-plagued department.
Oversight
The Border Surge: Is It a 'Crisis' or Not?
Republicans are on a mixed-messaging binge over how best to describe the buildup at the border.
Management
GAO Launched an Obamacare Sting Operation—and Almost All Fake Insurance Applications Were Approved
Report suggests the health care law’s eligibility verification system isn't working.
Defense
U.S. Officials: Russia 'Created the Conditions' for Malaysia Airlines Crash
New intelligence finds no direct link between the air disaster and the Russian government, but concerns remain.
Oversight
Both Parties Looking to Pare Down Obama's Border Funding
Senate Democrats propose to cut $1 billion from the president's request; House Republicans are expected to unveil an even deeper cut.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Congress Goes 'Fact Finding' in Honduras and Guatemala
The facts were mostly found in the hotel lobby.
Management
5 Reasons Your Team Thinks You’re a Bad Boss
Don’t be that leader everyone loves to hate.
Oversight
Cutting Red Tape Could Prove Lucrative for Agencies
To incentivize efficiency, Rep. Tom Latham, R-Iowa, wants to link budgets to improvements in operations.
Pay & Benefits
House Approves Bill to Reduce Pay for Many TSA Agents
Some officers would no longer qualify as law enforcement personnel.
Nextgov
Feds Join Lawsuit Alleging Symantec Overcharged Agencies for Software
The feds say the company failed to disclose discounts to agencies.
Oversight
Obamacare's Road Back to the Supreme Court
With one big loss and one big win on the same day, Obamacare may be headed back to the high court.
Route Fifty
FOIA-Tracking Websites Gain Steam in D.C., New York City
A new public-records tool in the nation’s capital comes amid criticism of Mayor Vincent Gray’s government.
Management
Does the Next VA Secretary Face an Impossible Task?
Senators have a long to-do list for nominee Robert McDonald, expecting him to succeed where his predecessors have failed.
Defense
Progress Hard to Gauge on Homeland Antimissile Program
Auditors note dearth of data on improvements.
Defense
9/11 Commission Alumni Warn of Unfinished Business Combatting Terrorism
10th-anniversary report cites threats from failed states, cyber vulnerability and congressional oversight bureaucracy.
Management
The Power of Two
Despite the mythology around the idea of the lone genius, the famous partnership of John Lennon and Paul McCartney demonstrates the brilliance of working in pairs.
Management