Route Fifty
List of Trump’s Likely Infrastructure Priorities Emerges
These 50 projects may get quick attention if the president’s ambitious agenda moves forward in the nation’s capital.
Nextgov
What Does Trump’s Hiring Freeze Mean for Federal Cyber Shortage?
A hiring freeze, even temporary, could widen the gap.
Nextgov
Durbin Accuses Republicans of Trying to Keep Election Hacking Investigation Secret
Senate Democrats are pushing for an independent commission to review Putin’s election tampering.
Management
White House Pleads Ignorance on Agency Gag Orders
EPA employees "are scared," according to one long-time career worker.
Management
OMB Nominee Wants “High-Morale, High-Performance” Federal Workforce
Rep. Mick Mulvaney said he wants to figure out how to better reward top employees and deal with poor performers.
Management
No, the Trump Transition Is Not Far Behind That of Previous Presidents
Trump has moved 23 percent faster than Obama and Bush in filling cabinet, but lower-tier positions are lagging, analysis shows.
Management
Don’t Set Goals For Yourself — Instead, Create Systems That Make It Easy For You to Succeed
It's time to reflect on your micro-habits.
Tech
Why Is NASA Neglecting Venus?
The agency’s “follow the water” strategy risks creating a lost generation of scientists.
Management
Trump’s Federal Hiring Freeze May Kill Hundreds of Jobs for Nurses, Scientists and Engineers
Clinical nurse, starting salary $69,405....civil engineer, starting salary $94,796.
Route Fifty
State Lawmakers Push Anti-Protesting Bills; Calif. Gov. Urges Renewal of Cap-and-Trade Program
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest; Mo. and Va. broadband legislation; Philly mayor OKs pay-equity legislation; and Charlotte stadium plan ‘doesn’t smell right.’
Insights
Surfing the Retirement Wave
A March 2016 Government Business Council study explores the challenges of federal retirement.
Oversight
Ethics Office Chief Reportedly Never Received Trump Business Documents
Rep. Cummings says he is “more concerned than ever” after meeting with ethics director.
Management
The Top 10 Reasons People Are Denied a Security Clearance
Know what issues could cause problems in your own background investigation before you apply.
Pay & Benefits
Trump’s White House Cited a Nonexistent Reason for Freezing Federal Hiring
The "dramatic expansion" in US government employment targeted by Trump never actually happened.
Oversight
How Many of His 'Day One' Promises Did Trump Fulfill?
The president laid out 18 promises in a “Contract With the American Voter,” but he only managed to check off a handful by Monday.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Crowd Sizes and 'Alternative Facts'
Kellyanne Conway is here to refute the dishonest media.
Route Fifty
‘Zika Isn’t Gone, It’s Sleeping’
State and local governments will continue to confront a difficult and potentially costly public health challenge this year.
Nextgov
The Encryption Wars Will Return One Way or Another
House Homeland aide predicts another encryption standoff, urges tackling the issue before there’s a crisis.
Management