Route Fifty
The FCC Could Help Make Good Local Broadband Models Great
Santa Cruz County has taken steps to improve internet accessibility in its rural parts but wants local government to have more of a say in federal and state broadband policy discussions.
Tech
The U.S. Air Force Is Giving Its Anti-Drone Efforts a Silicon Valley Twist
A new kind of investor-innovation partnership may help speed emerging technology to the front lines.
Route Fifty
Rural Water Group Pushes for Technical Assistance Funding
Including for so-called "circuit rider” programs that involve experts who visit communities to help them out with drinking water and wastewater issues.
Management
New GSA Brass Struggles to Explain Revised Plan for FBI HQ
House members of both parties express puzzlement at Trump shift to rebuilding downtown.
Management
VA Secretary Shulkin Faces Only Mild Criticism From Congress Over Travel Abuse Allegations
Shulkin says he has reimbursed the government for his wife's travel and inappropriate gifts.
Management
LinkedIn and Microsoft Will Now Write Your Resume For You
Finding the right words to describe your last job no longer needs to be a thesaurus-combing ordeal.
Management
The President's Power to Hide Secret Details About the Russia Investigation
Executive power means Donald Trump can classify or declassify memos that may implicate him.
Nextgov
VA Secretary on $10B Health Records Contract: ‘We Have To Get This One Right’
The Trump administration requested $1.2 billion in fiscal 2019 for a commercial health records contract, which the department is expected to award by March.
Pay & Benefits
Retiring Sooner Than You Expected
Sometimes you can take advantage of exceptions to the standard rules. But that’s where things can get complicated.
Management
Senate Confirms Trump's Top Management Nominee
Margaret Weichert has promised strategic approach to workforce reduction and hiring reforms.
Nextgov
International Hackers Find 106 Bugs in U.S. Air Force Websites
One bug discovered during Hack the Air Force 2.0 earned $12,500—the largest federal bounty paid out so far.
Oversight
Congress’ Budget Dysfunction is More Than 4 Decades in the Making
Congress may have averted a shutdown, but don't get too excited, warns a Harvard budget expert. The deal isn't sustainable long term.
Defense
The Case of the Sick Americans in Cuba Gets Stranger
The suspects include Cubans, Russians, cicadas, and psychology.
Route Fifty
For Local Governments, Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Is a First Step
The proposal may not align perfectly with what many local officials are looking for. But they’re pleased to see it fueling further discussion in D.C. about infrastructure.
Nextgov
DHS to Scrutinize Government Supply Chain for Cyber Risks
The department wants to integrate cyber vetting into existing supply chain checks.
Management
Army Watchdog Executive Found to Have Sexually Harassed, Insulted Colleagues
Unwanted kissing and racially loaded comments denied by accused.
Pay & Benefits
Workforce Plan Stresses Pay for Performance, OPM Nominee Advances, and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Management
Environmental Group Charges Interior With Illegally Filling Top Vacancies
Complaint says decisions of high-ranking Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Land Management officials should be declared invalid.
Nextgov
GSA Changes Lineup for Final Alliant 2 Small Business
The agency made some swaps on the $15 billion sister to Alliant 2 Unrestricted since the pre-award notice.
Oversight