Nextgov
Vendors Can Still Weigh in GAO’s 5-Year Tech Contract
The oversight office extended the deadline for industry to give advice on its coming modernization contract.
Management
Why the Shutdown Didn’t Much Affect Defense Firms
Timing is everything. Three days — including a weekend — is not quite enough to cause production problems that really hurt.
Management
To Better Focus on a New Task, Try This Plan
When one item on your to-do list interrupts another before you can finish, this plan can keep you focused.
Route Fifty
A Breakdown of the Leaked Trump Infrastructure Plan
The 6-page document, published by Axios and Politico, shows what may be taking shape as the White House looks to formally release its proposal.
Nextgov
Massive Reduction in FBI Cyber Crime Takedowns Was Result of Definition Change
Stricter guidelines on what counts as a disruption or dismantlement led to a 10X reduction.
Management
How the Government Shutdown Disrupted SpaceX's Plans
The government shutdown shows just how much budget fights in Washington could derail Elon Musk’s rocket ambitions.
Pay & Benefits
White House Says All Feds Should Expect to Return to Work Tuesday
Three-day shutdown only led to a half-day furlough for most non-excepted feds.
Management
Lawmaker Accuses State Department of Tolerating Abusive Executives
Multiple complaints allege that SES member created a "climate of fear."
Pay & Benefits
Update: Lawmakers Approve Post-Shutdown Back Pay for Feds
Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., advocated quick action to compensate federal employees for lost hours on Monday.
Route Fifty
Route Fifty’s 2018 Management Survey Results Are In
Among our takeaways: senior personnel need to open a dialogue with rank-and-file employees.
Oversight
Book: Americans Are No More Polarized Than Pre-Reagan
"Polarization is the grouping of opinion around two extremes. No matter how we measure public opinion, this has not happened."
Management
Government Set to Reopen After Congress Approves Spending Bill
Stopgap funding measure includes back pay for furloughed federal workers.
Management
Employees Exiting Closing Agencies Say Shutdown Procedures Are Quick
Street interviews suggest talking to reporters is a no-no.
Nextgov
Even Short Government Shutdowns Impact Contractors
Prolonged funding lapse could have a significant impact on companies' cash flow and their employees' paychecks.
Defense
What a Nuclear Missile Attack On Hawaii Would Look Like
A blast over Honolulu would be catastrophic. That doesn’t mean the government shouldn’t help the public prepare for one.
Management
The Most Important Trait Government Leaders Need Right Now
We put people in leadership roles to help us navigate adversity, not preside over the easy stuff. That’s where grit comes in.
Management
In Trump’s First Year, a Third of White House Senior Staffers Changed Jobs
Twenty-two out of the 64 key staff positions, or 34 percent, changed hands.
Route Fifty
State and Local Jurisdictions Step Up to Fill Federal Void During Shutdown
As the impasse continues on Capitol Hill, some governors vow action to keep national parks open with their own resources.
Management
Shutdown Will Continue Monday, Triggering Furloughs for Hundreds of Thousands of Feds
Without a budget deal, many government employees and contractors will report to work Monday only to close down operations.
Management