Nextgov
Want to Fix Federal IT Contracting? Don’t Just Focus on IT
Group calls for broad overhaul of the acquisition system writ large -- not just tech fix.
Management
Meet the Man Now Responsible for Solving the VA Crisis
Robert McDonald got overwhelming bipartisan support during his Senate confirmation vote Tuesday.
Management
Maryland and Virginia Still Both in Running for New FBI Headquarters
GSA releases short list of finalists for move from obsolete downtown Hoover building.
Management
The President of the United States Does Not Control the Economy
A newly updated paper shows that the economy has reliably grown faster under Democratic presidents than Republicans. But what does that really tell us?
Oversight
House Passes Ambitious Reorganization of U.S. International Broadcasting
Foreign Affairs Chairman Royce calls part-time BBG 'broken and ineffective.'
Management
'$10.10 Is Not Enough,' Low-Wage Federal Contract Workers Tell Obama
Lawmakers from Progressive Caucus join in call for higher hourly wages, collective bargaining rights.
Management
Innovation the NASA Way: What’s Your Mission?
It doesn’t take a space race to inspire your team to think and act boldly.
Management
Medicare's Financial Picture Is Looking Better
Independent actuaries said the program's trustees are too optimistic.
Defense
The Afghan Military’s Tracking of U.S.-Supplied Weapons Is Sloppy at Best
Watchdog warns that incomplete inventory could help arming of insurgents.
Nextgov
British Activist Lauri Love Accused of Hacking Deltek
Breach occurred July 2013, but the government market research firm didn’t realize it until eight months later.
Management
Contractors Group Would Restructure White House Procurement Shop
Professional Services Council adds to mix of proposals to reform acquisition workforce.
Management
How to Overcome Your Fear of Thinking
Three ways to focus on tough challenges without having a panic attack.
Defense
Congress Reaches Deal on Firing VA Senior Execs Immediately
Bill adds $12 billion in new funding for VA personnel and facilities.
Management
Congress Tries to Cram in Border Response, VA Reforms Before Summer Recess
Hurdles remain before legislators leave for the summer.
Defense
Millions in Tax Debt Won’t Stop You from Qualifying for a Pentagon Security Clearance
83,000 contractors and feds owing a total of $730 million in unpaid taxes are eligible for clearances at Defense.
Oversight
The Most Famous Whistleblowers on Why They Leaked
Daniel Ellsberg and Edward Snowden on accountability in government.
Management
Five Lessons to Learn From The Wall Street Career of Ace Greenberg
Hard work beat a degree and other notes from the giant.
Defense
How Military Guns Make the Civilian Market
The U.S. Army plans to select a new standard-issue handgun. If history is a guide, similar pistols will soon start appearing at gun stores and crime scenes near you.
Management
EPA Chief Won't Ditch the Waters Rule, But She Is Digging for Answers
Gina McCarthy is reaching out to critics in the farm community and pledging to respond to their concerns.
Management