Management

Agencies Don't Know Exactly How Many ‘Special Government Employees’ They Employ

Sen. Grassley sought report after eyeing Clinton aide Abedin’s status at the State Department.

Management

Americans Really Want More Infrastructure Spending

A big majority of voters support it, according to a new survey. So why aren’t they getting it?

Management

The Habit That Gets In the Way of Success – And How Olympians Avoid It

The world's best athletes are almost guaranteed to lose—and yet, they stay 100% motivated.

Management

A Blueprint for Improving Government Performance

While it’s long overdue, there’s plenty of reason to believe Civil Service reform could be successful.

Management

Considering a Big Change? Go for It, Says Evidence From 20,000 Coin Flips

Steven Levitt, an economist and the co-author of Freakonomics, studied what happened when people made major life decisions based on random chance.

Management

Who Politicized the Environment and Climate Change?

Historically, environmental causes enjoyed bipartisan support but gains by NGOs and the emergence of climate change as a social issue have created a sharp political divide.

Management

VA Employees Will Display Their Creative Problem-Solving in Washington

An all-day event on Monday features innovative ideas from across the country designed to make the department more responsive to veterans.

Oversight

IRS Falls Short in Tracking Tax-Delinquent Contractors

Watchdog says almost 30 percent of awards weren’t checked by agency officers.

Management

Clinton: To Stop Zika From Becoming an Epidemic, There's No Time to Waste

" Congress should return to Washington and immediately provide the emergency funds necessary to fight this disease."

Management

The Presidential Transition Should Include Civil Service Reform

Efforts to upgrade agency management over the past two decades have largely ignored the workforce.

Management

The Nerd’s Dream Guide to the U.S. Constitution

More citizens should follow Khizr Khan’s example by reading the document and knowing what the words mean.

Management

The Elusiveness of an Official ID After Prison

A bureaucratic maze within the federal government leaves scores of former inmates without the key to a fresh start.

Management

Medical Marijuana Won’t Become Legal Anytime Soon

A recent notice from the Drug Enforcement Administration denies a petition to have the drug accepted for medical use at the federal level.

Management

Is Trump Guilty of Inciting Violence Against Clinton?

Trump’s comments don’t appear to have broken any laws, but assaulted the very concept of free speech.

Management

New Clinton Emails Raise More Questions About State's Response

Documents show her aides knew of FOIA requests for information about her various accounts in 2012.

Oversight

VA Blows $300,000 On The Wrong TVs

The Detroit medical center ordered televisions that didn’t fit in its facility, so they sat in storage for nearly three years.