Management
Elizabeth Warren's Bill Aims to Make Taxes Less Awful
A new bill in the Senate would let the IRS provide taxpayers with pre-filled forms. Naturally, tax-software companies oppose it.
Management
Benchmarking: A Practical Guide for Federal Agencies
Streamlining mission-support functions has the potential to transform agency operations.
Management
VOA Swears in Pulitzer Winner as New Director After Yearlong Vacancy
Veteran journalist Amanda Bennett also has overseas experience.
Management
The Science of Keeping Your Cool Around Co-Workers Causing You Stress
When it comes to work stress, the best thing you can do is pretend you’re someone else.
Management
The IRS Warns U.S. Taxpayers: Confess Before We Get to the Panama Papers
“People hiding assets offshore should recognize the continued changes and progress in the international tax arena,” the IRS said in a statement.
Nextgov
Judicial Agency Shells Out $16.8M on IT Services
The contract became effective Jan. 11 and has a 1-year base period with up to four 1-year options.
Management
OPM To Agencies: Figure Out How to Close Skills Gap in the Federal Workforce
At-risk mission-critical jobs include cybersecurity, HR, and STEM.
Management
Americans Are More Likely Than the Rest Of the World to Believe Hard Work Pays Off
Americans believe their control their own fates.
Management
Federal Contract Spending Shows Signs of a Possible Rebound
Govini “scorecard” reports 2 percent drop in 2015, the smallest in four years.
Management
'Deferred Action' for Immigrants Goes to the Supreme Court
Texas challenges the president’s executive order on immigration at the highest court.
Management
Trump Spends More On Jet Fuel Than On Staff
Frugal except about personal comforts, he burns through some $3 million on his Boeing 757 so he can sleep at home in Manhattan or Florida.
Management
Pope Francis Met With Bernie Sanders Out of 'Good Manners,' He Says
The candidate was briefly visiting the Vatican Saturday for a conference on social, economic, and environmental issues.
Management
Creating Federal Services that Actually Work for People
A citizen-centric government experience will become the new normal in today’s digital world.
Defense
In 15 Years, the Government Wants Its Satellites to Adapt to Threats on the Fly
The ability to take on new missions will help tomorrow’s constellations survive war in space.
Management
Inside the Fight to Reduce the Government’s Role in Veterans Health Care
How some members of a congressionally-chartered commission could upend the conversation on veterans care.
Management
NASA Strikes Back at Climate Change Deniers on Facebook
The space agency has had it up to here with climate-change deniers.
Management
House Republicans Divide Over Impeaching the IRS Chief
Speaker Ryan suggests delay until next year, Rep. Jordan wants action now.
Management
Park Service Completes Plan to Repair Washington’s Memorial Bridge Under the Wire
Deadline to apply for Transportation grants with D.C. was Thursday.
Management
The 2016 Candidates Just Don't Care About Foreign Policy
Aside from Clinton, none of them has bothered to deeply engage with global issues.
Management