Oversight
Play of the Day: The State of the Union Responses
The Democrats in the audience were unhappy and Rep. Joe Kennedy III had a problem with his mouth.
Route Fifty
Could Puerto Rico Turn Out to Be Trump’s First Infrastructure Win?
Some officials in the U.S. territory think so. And they’ve already secured a smart cities grant with hopes to expedite resilient hurricane recovery.
Pay & Benefits
Republican Lawmakers Applaud Trump’s Call to Fire More Feds, Pledge to Pass Reforms
Authors of the law Trump cited in his State of the Union address want to see VA’s new authorities expanded.
Management
EPA Chief Promises Democratic Senators Some Missing Answers
Senators quiz Pruitt about media-monitoring contract with partisan firm.
Nextgov
Citizens Aren’t the Only Ones Who Expect Good User Experiences
For some agencies, citizens are not their customers.
Pay & Benefits
Reducing Costs at FEHBP, Civil Service Reform and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
Pentagon Reviewing Electronic Device Policy
The Defense Department review goes beyond whether to allow staff to bring phones into the Pentagon.
Management
You Can’t Fire Your Way to Success
If we’re going to improve the way the federal government works, we need to give managers flexibility to hire the people they need.
Oversight
Consumer Bureau's Structure Is Constitutional, Appeals Court Rules
Shielding the bureau’s director from presidential removal is consistent with precedent, full court rules.
Management
You Won't Be a Great Leader Until You Conquer This Fear
You’re not doing anyone a favor by avoiding conflict.
Management
Analysis: The Republican Party Turns Against the FBI
Trump again provokes a sudden crisis that crystallizes a lengthy erosion of confidence.
Management
Trump’s Message to Feds: 'A New American Moment' and Tougher Accountability
President calls for expanded authority to remove federal employees who undermine public trust.
Route Fifty
In State of the Union, Trump Calls for Infrastructure Bill With Heavy State and Local Involvement
"Every federal dollar should be leveraged by partnering with state and local governments and, where appropriate, tapping into private sector investment," the president said.
Route Fifty
Pruitt’s States’ Rights Double-Standard on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The EPA administrator hopes to curtail California’s aggressive fuel economy standards having already backed the authority of states loosening clean air controls.
Oversight
House Oversight Democrats Request Subpoena over HHS Gag Order
Agency has not complied with a nearly year-old information request, Cummings says.
Nextgov
Congress Calls Coast Guard's Health Records System A 'Five-Year Epic Failure'
The modernization project went over budget and didn't yield any reusable software or equipment.
Oversight
Special Counsel Hits VA for Patient Neglect, Unsanitary Conditions, Contractor Self Dealing
The watchdog referred three cases to Congress and the president.
Nextgov
What a Pentagon Report from the Year 2000 Got Right About Cyber War
Many of the issues that concern cyber strategists today were already clear at the turn of the century.
Oversight