Management
Sanders Isn't So Tired of 'Those Damn Emails' Anymore
The Democratic frontrunners are no longer shying away from hitting each other where it hurts.
Oversight
Lawmaker Claims NOAA Altered Climate Change Data, Issues Rare Subpoena for Internal Research Docs
NOAA pushes back against Rep. Lamar Smith’s assertion it is withholding key information.
Management
As Clinton Moves on the Environment, Sanders Moves Further Left
The Vermont Senator is pushing legislation to block oil and coal projects on federal lands.
Management
Paul Ryan Says the House Won't Take Up Immigration Reform. Does That Help or Hurt Marco Rubio?
The new speaker says the House won't pass a bill while Barack Obama is in office—a vow that could help Marco Rubio in the primary but hurt him in the general election.
Management
The Price Leaders Pay for Silence
If you want a team that doesn’t need your encouragement, get a cat.
Management
Lawmaker: VA Isn’t the Only Agency That Can’t Fire Bad Employees Fast Enough
Florida Republican would like to see VA accountability bill provisions extended governmentwide.
Management
There’s Now a Less Than 1 Percent Chance Your Tax Returns Will Be Audited
IRS blames budget cuts and corresponding staff decreases for a drop in audits.
Management
Congress Wants Agencies to Use the Sharing Economy for Rides
The House is set to debate an amendment that would use ridesharing services like Uber to help cull the government’s vehicle fleet.
Management
Elite Liberal-Arts Colleges Aren't Producing the Highest-Earning Elites
That honor belongs to top-tier research universities.
Tech
Latest Obama Transparency Plan Seeks Improved Email Recordkeeping
Intelligence Community also weighs in with commitment to new openness.
Management
Improving Engagement Scores Is the Wrong Goal
A better measure would be employees' impact on agency performance.
Management
Hillary Clinton Wants to Counterbalance the NRA's Influence
Twenty percent of Americans say they won’t support a candidate who doesn’t back stricter gun laws—but twice as many gun-rights backers say the reverse.
Management
Is Obama's Agriculture Department Silencing Scientists?
Whistleblower: “There's a message: If you want to prosper, don't make waves.”
Management
Heavy Turnover at SBA Delays Management Improvements
GAO points to overuse of acting staff in top positions.
Management
White House Announces Inaugural Participants in Program to Develop New Federal Leaders
Fellows went through "rigorous" selection process and come from "all walks of life," OPM says.
Management
Labor Department Chief Lays Out the Promise (and Problem) With Apprenticeships
They are a ladder to prosperity, but they’re suffering from problems of perception.
Management
VA Moves to Punish Senior Executives
Two department officials plead the Fifth during Monday night congressional hearing.
Defense
VA Settles with Psychologist Who Claimed Retaliation for Whistleblowing
Texas-based PTSD specialist exposed misuse of funds, false record-keeping.
Management
3 Ways for Non-Beginners to Keep a Beginner's Mind
Experienced leaders should be willing to think differently.
Tech