Management
House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Ax Agency Reports No One Reads
Oversight panel’s bill would cancel 79 publications; Senate version would kill 300.
Nextgov
Congress to Feds: You're On the Hook for Spending Transparency
The DATA Act won’t live up to its potential if the executive branch doesn't live up to its responsibilities, lawmakers say.
Management
OSC Hits Feds on Both Sides of the Aisle With Hatch Act Violations
FEC attorney resigns after partisan Tweets, and Air Force civilian is suspended for mass emails.
Management
Why Men Don’t Stand Up for Their Female Colleagues
The traditional explanation is sexism, but even those who genuinely want to see more equality sometimes fail to speak out.
Oversight
Pork Is Back On the Table In Mississippi
Republican primary battles have Cochran and Taylor touting their support for now-banned earmarks.
Management
Ted Cruz: John Kerry Should Resign Over Israel 'Apartheid' Comment
The Texas Republican is upset with comments the secretary of State made at a closed-door meeting.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Another Page in America's Book of Racism
Donald Sterling and Cliven Bundy offer some history of racism in the US.
Defense One
Why Ukraine Has Already Lost The Cyberwar, Too
Why was there no cyberwar in Ukraine? Because Russia has no need to attack that which it already owns. By Patrick Tucker
Nextgov
The Data Act Is About to Shake Up Federal Operations
Following House passage late Monday, the bill that will require uniform spending data across the government heads to Obama for signature.
Management
Improving Training at Your Agency Just Got A Lot Easier
OPM and GSA team up to consolidate acquisition burden for agencies seeking human capital services.
Oversight
Party Paranoia Could Destroy Hopes of Immigration Reform
But Republicans need to find a way to win over Hispanic voters before it's too late.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Told to Tighten Security at Data Centers
Board overseeing federal retirement assets says it has bolstered safeguards.
Defense One
The Secret Weapon in the War on Poaching...and Terrorism
Forget drones. Big data makes finding rhinos easier than finding insurgents. By Patrick Tucker
Defense
How Will the Ukraine Crisis Affect the Defense Budget?
GOP lawmaker says a Pentagon budget hike is needed, Democrat calls for a broader review of spending priorities.
Management
EPA Chief Returns Fire in War Over Science
McCarthy goes after 'small but vocal group of critics' looking to 'cloud the science with uncertainty.'
Management
When Is ‘Good Enough’ Good Enough?
In the real world there’s not enough time, or resources, to do everything 100 percent.
Nextgov
More Tech Pros Are Earning Six Figure Salaries
Year over year job postings are up 162 percent for cybersecurity professionals.
Nextgov
Phones Are Giving Away Your Location, Regardless of Your Privacy Settings
Sensors in your phone that collect seemingly harmless data could leave you vulnerable to cyber attack, according to new research.
Nextgov
Operators Rely On Memory, Not Computers, to Track Nuke Waste
Inoperable phones, outdated monitoring system and absence of video surveillance thwart investigation at New Mexico repository.
Management