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

Why Intelligence Whistleblowers Can't Use Internal Channels

Too many are persecuted–and the wrongdoing that prompted them to speak out is too seldom addressed.