Oversight
Democratic Senators Implore EPA Chief to Protect Superfund Dollars
Pruitt’s budget blueprint included plans to cancel $20 million in annual payments to Justice Dept. office that prosecutes polluters.
Management
Madeleine Albright: 'All of a Sudden, Diplomacy Is Being Degraded'
America’s former chief diplomat on the state of the State Department.
Oversight
Twitter Told Congress Everything It Knows About Russian Influence on Its App. It Isn’t Much
The Senate Intelligence Committee investigating Russian interference in the U.S. presidential election was expecting more than it got.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Unveils His Tax Plan
It's got a long name, but it's definitely from the mind of the president.
Defense
Here’s How Much of Your Taxes Have Gone To Wars
Previously unreported Pentagon data shows how much the average U.S. taxpayer has paid for combat operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, and now Syria.
Management
HHS Secretary Will Reimburse Taxpayers for Charter Flights—But Only For Cost of His Seat
The department reportedly spent $400,000 on private aircraft for Tom Price; he’s writing a check for $51,887.31.
Nextgov
Congress Should Consider Election Security Standards, Obama DHS Officials Say
Lawmakers may want to require the intelligence community report on the state of election cybersecurity in advance of elections, they also suggested.
Management
A Therapist’s Guide to Staying Productive When You’re Depressed or Heartbroken
"Adjust your expectations for your performance."
Oversight
Congress Approves FAA Extension Ahead of Deadline
Senate removes a controversial measure on flood insurance from the must-pass bill.
Pay & Benefits
What Makes the FERS Supplement Special
For certain groups of employees, it’s especially important.
Pay & Benefits
Watchdog: OPM Denied 20 Percent of Agency Requests to Let Political Appointees 'Burrow In'
Denied requests violated merit system principles; in all political-to-career conversions that actually went through since 2010, agencies followed the rules.
Nextgov
Startup-Friendly Bill Would Remove Visa Caps, Regulations For Entrepreneurs
A bipartisan group of senators introduced the wide-ranging legislation.
Nextgov
OMB Data Guru: If Your Manager Doesn’t Get Open Data, Take Them To A Hackathon
White House tech teams are going to more public tech events not only to network but also to demonstrate the value of open data projects.
Management
Special Counsel Office Touts Settlements in Pregnancy Discrimination, Veterans Preference Cases
The small investigative agency has been stressing alternative dispute resolution; settlements were reached under acting leadership.
Insights
Preparing for Life After Federal Service
By 2020, over a third of federal employees who joined the government prior to last year will be eligible for retirement — and a 2017 GBC study looks into exactly how prepared they are for what lies ahead.
Management
The Case for Evidence in Government
Data alone can’t provide insight into the effectiveness of government programs—sophisticated analysis is vital.
Route Fifty
Time Is Running Out for the 370,000 Pregnant Women Who Get Health Care Through CHIP
In Minnesota, officials would be forced to choose between terminating care for expectant mothers and breaking federal law should Congress let Children's Health Insurance Program funding expire.
Defense
Could North Korea Shoot Down U.S. Warplanes?
Some of Pyongyang's surface-to-air missiles are old, but its newer ones could threaten American aircraft.
Management
How Hurricane Maria Will Be More Costly For Puerto Rico Than Harvey Was For Texas
"The hurricane’s devastation has been multiplied by the island’s more limited ability to absorb it.
Oversight