Management
White House Announces Program to Combat Heroin Use
Half of the $5 million proposed will go to a program that emphasizes treatment over prosecution of drug addicts.
Management
IRS Hack Much Larger Than Previously Reported
An internal investigation revealed that the data breach affected 220,000 more taxpayer accounts than was originally estimated.
Management
In Iowa, Clinton Gets Combative on Benghazi, Email
“I won’t play politics with national security or dishonor the memory of those who we lost,” said the former State Department chief.
Defense
Secret Service Pressing Ahead with Hiring Spree
Details of reported plan to add 1,100 agents and officers not confirmed.
Management
The Case for Competitive Civility
It’s easy to get sucked into the competitive dynamic and lose sight of the humanity of the players involved.
Management
Government Travel Per Diems Will Rise On Oct. 1
Fiscal 2016 standard lodging rates will increase $6, from $83 to $89 per day.
Management
Going to a Selective College Matters. But Only For Some Majors.
A new study shows school choice matters the most for business majors.
Management
OMB Reports $22 Billion in Savings from Cutting Unnecessary Regulations
Procurement, management and regulatory chiefs launch dialog with colleges.
Management
Six Lessons From Katrina Loom Even Larger 10 Years Later
Vulnerable communities are still unprepared for a catastrophic event.
Management
How Old is Too Old For a Federal Prisoner To Be Jailed?
Agencies are rethinking criteria for a program that lets elderly and infirm inmates out of prison early.
Management
After 80 Years, Retirement Isn't What It Used to Be
As Social Security turns 80, more seniors are returning to the workforce. Is that a bad thing?
Oversight
There Are More Republicans in Federal Government Than You Might Think
Four in 10 feds identify with the GOP, poll shows.
Management
Spotify May Have Lost Music's Biggest Star, But It Gained the President
By publishing two playlists Friday, Obama has implicitly endorsed the music-streaming service.
Nextgov
No Protests After $9 Billion Pentagon Contract
Sources with knowledge of the bids tell Nextgov that Leidos’ bid was about $1 billion cheaper than the bids of its competitors over the contract’s 10-year base.
Management
Kerry Says U.S. and Cuba Will No Longer Be 'Prisoners of History'
The State Department chief welcomed the restoration of diplomatic ties Friday.
Management
Will Making It Easier to Fire Feds Go Viral?
“Today, it’s the VA. Tomorrow, it could be your agency,” says MSPB chief.
Management
Giving Taxpayers More Details on Where Their Money Is Going Would Come at Its Own Cost
CBO finds bid for in-depth disclosure of program spending would cost $82 million over four years.
Management
Stephen Colbert’s Thank You to Jon Stewart Shows The Difference a Great Boss Can Make
Stewart was "infuriatingly good" at his job, according to Colbert.
Defense
Afghanistan Watchdog Goes Another Round with USAID Over $335M Power Plant
SIGAR reiterates assertion that plant near Kabul risks failure.
Management