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1 in 5 Americans Know Someone Who Has Been Addicted to Opioids
A Federal Reserve study looked at how people assessed the state of their local economy and the national economy, to see if the “deaths of despair” hypothesis of the opioid abuse crisis held true.
Management
Agencies Need to Take More Risks in Acquisition
It’s possible to achieve better outcomes while preserving competition, transparency and accountability.
Management
Lawmakers Seek IG Probe of Commerce’s Handling of Scientist Accused of Spying
Department will appeal MSPB judge’s ruling reinstating Sherry Chen.
Oversight
No One Knows If a President Can Be Indicted
Scholars disagree on existing precedents—and the question won’t be settled until evidence leads a prosecutor to try it.
Nextgov
U.S. Digital Service Will Teach You How to Buy the Latest Tech
Federal employees can learn best practices for digital procurement in a new certification program.
Management
The Trump-Kim Summit Will Happen Soon or Later or Never
South Korea’s president comes to Washington to prop up diplomacy with North Korea.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Real Cause Of The White House Sinkhole
It's not just a natural occurrence.
Nextgov
We Need a DARPA-Like Program for Veterans’ Problems, Experts Say
Dedicating funds to veterans’ health care needs could bring more products to market faster, experts told Congress.
Management
IRS Defends Budget That Would Cut More Than 2,200 Full-Time Jobs
Plan favors IT over boosting enforcement and customer service.
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Closing the ‘Digital Divide’ Means Sizing It up First
Broadband accessibility advocates worry a bill working its way through the Senate might “water down” the FCC’s minimum speed standard.
Management
OPM: Agencies Should Provide Better Training for Supervisors
Only 63 percent of experienced supervisors reported that training programs included required topics.
Management
You Can Be a Better Negotiator Just By Listening For Verbal Tells
When someone says “I can't do that right now,” there are several ways to interpret it.
Defense
America’s Security Chief Decided Not To Read The Official U.S. Report On Russian Interference
But Trump's own cabinet members testified last year that they agreed with its findings.
Management
An Actual Sinkhole Has Opened On The White House Lawn
"It was noticeably bigger between Sunday and Monday," one White House correspondent said.
Defense
Trump’s Not Sure His North Korea Summit Will Happen: 'You Never Know About Deals'
The U.S. president is also the author of "The Art of the Deal."
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Senate Panel Passes Water Bill That Would Rework Lending Program
Provisions involving the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act have drawn backlash from some utility groups.
Nextgov
House Passes Bill to Keep Tabs on VA’s Health Records Modernization
Lawmakers plan to keep a close eye on the implementation of the $10 billion project.
Management
Chemical Safety Board Chair Resigns Unexpectedly
Vanessa Allen Sutherland arrived in 2015 seeking to bolster a divided, demoralized agency.
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States Turn to New Tool to Sustain Pension System Funding
Stress tests help policymakers plan for the next recession.
Management