Oversight
And Now Over to You, John Roberts
The chief justice has as his task to preside over the senate trial ahead. But his role is a limited one, and he should be able to manage it easily without putting his or the Court’s legitimacy at risk.
Oversight
Trump Becomes the Third President in U.S. History to Be Impeached
The voted capped a two-month investigation, but it was years in the making.
Management
Viewpoint: Rising Suspensions and Debarments Among Federal Contractors Is Good News for Taxpayers
In 2019, the Labor Department issued 125 suspensions and 130 debarments, a significant increase over the last several years combined.
Route Fifty
Latest State Effort to Ban ‘Styrofoam’ Will Target Food Containers, Packing Peanuts
New York's governor is backing the plan. Lawmakers in three other states passed similar foam restrictions earlier this year.
Defense
U.S. Military Should Deepen Its Use of Deception, Pacific Air Forces General Says
“Gadget" culture won’t beat China, says Gen. Charles Q. Brown.
Route Fifty
Teen Marijuana Vaping on the Rise While Other Drug, Alcohol Use Declines
The National Institute on Drug Abuse’s annual teenage drug use survey found marijuana vaping has doubled among high schools seniors, while alcohol, tobacco, and opioid use are all on the decline.
Nextgov
Lawmakers Demand Answers on Facial Recognition Deployments in Public Housing
In a letter to HUD Secretary Ben Carson, democrats from both chambers raised concerns about threats to residents’ privacy.
Management
Data Evangelists Spread the Word on Boosting Government Performance
A recent gathering of state and local officials had the feel of an old time revival.
Route Fifty
In This State, Government Employees Can Now Bring Their Babies to Work
Starting next month, some state employees in New Hampshire will be allowed to bring their infants to work.
Oversight
Analysis: The Stain of Impeachment Will Last Forever
The House is poised to indelibly alter Trump’s legacy.
Oversight
Watchdog: OPM is At Risk of Not Being Able to Restore IT Systems Post-Disaster
The massive 2015 data breaches that exposed personal information of current and former federal employees are the subject of an ongoing lawsuit.
Nextgov
App Rationalization Is Not About 'Low-Hanging Fruit'
While agencies often look for quick wins on new administration policies, the application rationalization process is not one of those areas, an official said.
Workforce
Poll: Majority of Feds Support Impeachment, Half Say Rhetoric Has Hurt Their Safety
One in three feds are concerned about impeachment's impact on morale, survey finds.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Issues Guidance on Christmas Eve Closure
Most federal workers will receive their usual basic pay.
Nextgov
CISA Still Wants Your Thoughts on Its Vulnerability Disclosure Policy
The agency wants feedback on how the government should accept unsolicited bug reports.
Nextgov
A More Automated FedRAMP is One Step Closer
The program office seeks public comments on updates to its automation plans.
Route Fifty
The Lasting Health Effects of Moving to a Wealthier Neighborhood
New research found that young children from low-income families who moved to neighborhoods with less poverty through housing vouchers spent less on health care as adults.
Oversight
In Win for Harvey Victims, Federal Judge Finds Government Liable for Reservoir Flooding
During Hurricane Harvey, thousands of properties behind two federally owned reservoirs flooded. On Tuesday, the United States Court of Federal Claims ruled that the government was liable for the flooding and that property owners are eligible for damages.
Defense