Route Fifty
Oregon's Pay-Per-Mile Road-Funding Program Continues to Evolve
The Beaver State's pilot project could change how Americans think about the cost of driving.
Oversight
Border Crisis Creates Record Case Backlog at Immigration Courts
Senate panel explores root causes of child migration but stresses deterrence.
Defense One
NATO Must Stop ISIL Before It’s Too Late
NATO’s road to Iraq runs through Turkey, then Washington—if the alliance really wants to bring an end to ISIL. By Philip Seib
Oversight
President Obama's Bizarre Trip to Denver
Horse masks, gorilla statues and marijuana signs.
Management
Body Language Mistakes You Should Avoid
What you do in a meeting is just as important as what you say.
Defense
Senators Will Play Nice if Chalabi Is Picked to Lead Iraq
'You have to,' said Sen. John McCain, a onetime supporter of the Iraqi politician.
Oversight
The Problem With Asking Congress for Money for the Border
Congress has a few requests of its own.
News
Now Covering States and Localities, Too!
The launch of GovExec.com’s new state and local channel.
Oversight
Doing Nothing Is—to Some—Doing Something
The GOP is blamed for blocking action in Congress, but conservatives say that’s just what they were sent here to do.
Management
Are Budget Battles Slowing Health Care Reforms for Veterans?
Congress is struggling to push legislation over the finish line in response to reports that veterans seeking health care have been left languishing on secret wait lists.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Warren Harding Isn't The Only President To Write Steamy Love Letters
Letterman shows off some sexy correspondence between the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.
Management
Put the Phone Down, and No One Gets Hurt
On vacation? Please, please, please give yourself and your family a break.
Route Fifty
How Big Cities Are Saving Big Bucks With Car Sharing
Chicago, Indianapolis move beyond the traditional municipal vehicle fleet model.
Defense One
Hagel Backs General on U.S. Border Threats
Defense Secretary Hagel supports his top general’s concern that Central American destabilization is fueling the migrant children crisis at the U.S. border. By Molly O’Toole
Nextgov
Obama Wants Drones to Be Part of Border Migration Solution
Proposed emergency funding contains $39 million for aerial surveillance, including unmanned aircraft operations.
Management
Scientists Just Found Stray Vials of Smallpox From the 1950s
Samples were found in an unused section of a storage room in a Food and Drug Administration laboratory in Maryland.
Pay & Benefits
Senators Want VA Wait List Manipulators to Give Back Their Bonuses
Federal employee advocates question legality, say process in place to ensure fairness.
Route Fifty
Feds Distribute Millions in Parks and Rec Grants to All 50 States
Find out how much your state is getting.
Management