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4 Myths of Citizen Experience
What is required for success is to abandon old myths and fundamentally shift our thinking.
Management
NSA Whistleblower Describes Ongoing Anguish
Thomas Drake still shut out of employment in or near government.
Management
Congress Bails Out the VA, Helping Avoid Furloughs
Senate approves House-passed budget fix before leaving town so department can keep hospitals open this summer.
Management
The Future of HR in Government
Managers need trusted workforce advisers instead of compliance cops.
Management
Senate Panel Clears Two for Troubled Chemical Safety Board
Push to fill vacancies comes as key staffers' administrative leave is extended.
Management
TSA Says It Will Retrain Frontline Officers By October
Lawmakers unhappy with the agency’s performance gave its new leader encouragement, but also a warning that things must improve.
Oversight
House Decides It Should Be a Lot Easier for VA to Fire Employees
Legislation passed Wednesday also includes several provisions affecting senior executives’ pay and benefits.
Management
Did the EPA Cover Up a 'Predator Who Was Fed a Steady Diet of Interns?’
Lawmakers call again for faster firing of misbehaving feds.
Management
Fish and Wildlife Says it is ‘Deeply Concerned’ with Killing of Cecil the Lion
The agency says it’s ready to assist officials in Zimbabwe after the death of the big cat.
Management
Study: Rudeness Is Contagious
It's not your fault: A new report shows that one can catch uncivil behavior from others.
Nextgov
UPDATED: Leidos Wins Massive Pentagon Health Care Records Contract
The Defense Healthcare Management Systems Modernization contract’s base value is $4.3 billion over 10 years, with an expected 18-year lifecycle value of $9 billion.
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White House Preps New Cyber Policy Dealing with Federal Contractors
The proposal, which could be published as early as today, follows hacks at two background checkers that compromised the security of personnel who handle U.S. secrets.
Management
Research Says Sarcasm Can Make Workers More Creative
Jokes about your coworkers are "super helpful."
Management
Senate Panel Easily Approves Nominee to Head GSA
Vote for acting chief Denise Turner Roth is unanimous.
Management
Investing in Your Personal ROI Without Being Self-Centered
As a leader, you should fill your own learning gaps first.
Management
Clinton Says She Has ‘Doubts’ About Drilling in Arctic Waters
Her latest statement on drilling shows a split from Obama over offshore exploration.
Defense
State Department Plan for Training Center Draws Senatorial Flak
Echoes of Benghazi are heard in debate over duplicative costs.
Defense
Robert Gates, Overseer of the Demise of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' at Defense, Welcomes Gay Scoutmasters to the Boy Scouts
The former Pentagon chief is an unlikely gay-rights hero.
Management
Obama Administration Dismisses Online Petition Requesting Snowden Pardon
The White House has been responding to "We the People" petitions Tuesday
Management