Management
Is It Better for the Government to Lease or Own?
Five things to consider when your agency needs office space.
Nextgov
European Central Bank Blackmailed After Data Breach
Hackers obtained personal details of individuals who had registered for ECB events.
Employee Policy
Military mail to benefit from new change-of-address system
The Defense Department hopes to cut $4 million a year from its budget by automating the redirection of first-class military mail.
Employee Policy
VA committee: More money not solution to woes
The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee on July 24 was not convinced that more funding is the solution to the string of health care problems facing Veterans Affairs.
Defense One
Central American Leaders Push Obama, Congress for Security Assistance
Amid political paralysis over border security in Congress, the White House and DOD are forging ahead with Central American counterparts to address the crisis. By Molly O’Toole
Oversight
House Panel Clears Bills in Hopes of Firing ‘Incompetent’ Execs, Record Manipulators
Democrats and advocacy group raise due process concerns.
Oversight
The 11 Federal Low-Income Programs Paul Ryan Wants to Consolidate
Five agencies administer anti-poverty programs that comprise a big chunk of their budgets.
Management
How Can the U.S. Fix The Case Backlog of Black-Lung-Stricken Miners?
Congressional leaders and labor officials convened this week to address a broken federal compensation program for miners with the disease.
Route Fifty
Few States Get Good Grades on Accessibility of Executive Orders
A new Sunlight Foundation report assesses how the 50 states make their governor's directives available to the public.
Defense
Lawmakers Attack Obama Administration’s Strategy in Iraq
Members of Congress doubt Iraqi government can root out terrorists.
Oversight
Why Is This Commerce Department Agency Charging Other Agencies for Free Reports?
Lawmakers say the National Technical Information Service’s repository is a ripoff.
Management
Procurement Chief Nominee Stresses Acquisition Training, Contractor Price Data
Sen. McCaskill elicits promise that OMB will improve communication with oversight panels.
Management
Five Games That Reveal Executive Function in Kids
Matching up cards and planning the next chess move can help develop a set of skills that may be more important for success than IQ points.
Oversight
Boehner: House Will Vote to Avoid Shutdown in September
The speaker promises a short-term CR that would kick big spending decisions to the lame-duck.
Nextgov
After 6 Years and $300M, Social Security IT Project Still Doesn’t Work
Republican lawmakers want to know why the project has gone over-budget and behind schedule.
Route Fifty
Paul Ryan Wants to Give States the Lead Role in Anti-Poverty Fight
Possible 2016 presidential hopeful proposes consolidating 11 federal low-income programs, giving states more flexibility in providing aid.
Insights
Anticipating the 2014 Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review
Four years after then Secretary Hillary Clinton initiated the Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, the State Department and USAID are working on an improved second edition.
Management
Expedited Firing Is VA Chief’s No. 1 Priority, But Bill to Allow That Is in Limbo
Divide over additional funding for the department threatens House-Senate conference negotiations.
Management