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Report: Government Websites Are (Somehow) Getting Worse
Most federal websites fail metrics related to load time and secure connections, according to a think tank assessment.
Defense
Watchdogs Differ on U.S. Troops’ Handling of Afghan Child Sex Abuse
IGs for Pentagon and Afghanistan reconstruction took different approaches to a serious problem.
Route Fifty
Justice Department, Chicago Continue Their Immigration Compliance Dance
A month after the Trump administration was stopped from withholding public safety funds from the city for its “sanctuary” policies, it’s now targeting a different law enforcement grant.
Oversight
Congress Returns With Less Than Two Weeks to Avoid a Shutdown
Diverging spending priorities could jeopardize Congress’ ability to meet a Dec. 8 deadline to keep agencies open.
Insights
OS Modernization for Next-Gen Government
What are state and local governments' biggest frustrations around Windows 10 migration? Government Business Council surveys key decision-makers.
Insights
The Path Forward: States Turn the Corner on Cloud Computing
States' transition to cloud computing has reached critical mass.
Insights
Reaching for Greater Effectiveness: Local Governments Go to Town on Cloud
For many local government organizations, cloud is the logical next step.
Insights
Reaching Higher: The Federal Government's Pursuit of Cloud
Federal agencies are increasingly investing in cloud technologies.
Insights
Streamlining Security: Cloud Adoption in the Department of Defense
DoD organizations are racing to implement the most cutting-edge tools — and their attention is increasingly turning toward the cloud.
Insights
Spurring Cloud Adoption: Opportunities for the Aerospace & Defense Sector
This trend toward federal cloud adoption promises exciting new prospects for the A&D sector.
Management
Is America’s ‘Best Idea’ at Stake?
Republicans and the Trump administration are trying to reduce the number of national monuments, which would put once-protected land up for commercial use.
Management
Changing The Language In Job Ads Could Help Bring More Women Into Tech
One of the biggest job websites in the UK will help companies that sign up to a charter to attract more women into the industry.
Management
Trump Budget Director Arrives at Consumer Bureau as Legal Clash Unfolds
It's unclear who is in charge at CFPB.
Route Fifty
Fresno Officials Offer Amazon an Unusual Set of Keys to the City
As Chicago dangles $1.32 billion in personal income tax diversions in hopes to land the HQ2, a bid from California's fifth-largest city promises something very different.
Management
‘Beyond Snowden’ Book Argues For U.S. Surveillance Reform
In a new book, former intelligence official Timothy H. Edgar argues for reforming the surveillance system to balance privacy, security, and transparency.
Oversight
NIH Funding Cuts Could Paralyze Drug Development
"Cutting the NIH budget could dismantle our ability to address real problems."
Tech
Experts Predict Tougher Fight for U.S. Government Information
"Journalists and others in the information trenches continue to report more and more government secrecy..."says David Cuillier.
Management
What Can Insomniacs Learn From Sleep Crises of Centuries Past? Eat Onions.
Sleep crises are far from new, and perhaps we could learn a lot from the sleep strategies used by our ancestors.
Management
Coaching Is About More Than Asking Questions
Goals are key to unlocking the talent around you.
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