Nextgov
FedRAMP Is Now At Least 3 Times Faster
“We’re now talking under four months for the first authorization,” FedRAMP Director Matt Goodrich said.
Nextgov
GSA Makes It Easier To Buy 'Highly Adaptive' Cyber Services
Agencies can start buying the new services starting in October.
Route Fifty
Kentucky's Governor Will Physically Fight for Religious Beliefs; Dead Man Running for New York State Assembly
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Massachusetts to transfer mentally ill inmates; California farm workers' pay improved; and a Montana town's trouble with bonds.
Management
White House Won't Veto Bill Making It Easier to Fire All VA Workers
But administration says it’s deeply concerned about several provisions in legislation the House will vote on this week.
Management
The Art of Changing Someone's Mind
A philosopher’s 350-year-old trick is now backed up by psychologists.
Oversight
Obama's Sticks With Veto Threat on the Saudi 9/11 Bill
The president still intends to reject legislation that would let victim’s families sue foreign governments for terror attacks—but Congress could override him.
Defense
Disjointed: Pentagon Isn’t Coordinating Efforts to Fix Readiness
Each service has its own plan, except for the Marines, who don’t really have a plan, says the GAO.
Oversight
There’s a Great Tradition of Fainting in Politics and Government
Franklin Pierce became the fourteenth president despite the nickname "Fainting Frank."
Oversight
Play of the Day: 'Basket of Deplorables' Was Not the Right Term
Late-night has some other suggestions to describe Trump supporters.
Management
How the Next Administration Can Improve Customer Experience
Past efforts have created strong momentum—it will be up to Clinton or Trump to keep it going.
Nextgov
Report: Want Innovation? Hire and Empower CTOs
Chief technology officers should be empowered to deliver new solutions and approaches.
Management
OPM Widens Team of Contractors for New Background Check Bureau
Incumbents CACI and Key Point joined by CSRA and Securitas.
Route Fifty
Nonprofit Helps Upgrade Harrisburg's Ailing IT; Disgraced Florida Mayor's Mysterious Charity
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: A bill undermining Michigan's labor unions?; a federal mining dispute in Minnesota; and a California city gets a transportation facelift.
Defense
TSA Told to Beef Up Security System at Maritime Facilities
DHS watchdog warns that criminals could elude background checks.
Insights
Minding The Gaps: Diagnosing Privileged Access Risks in State & Local Government
Proper management of privileged accounts is critical to mission security. But a growing number of state and local agencies are discovering firsthand the challenges involved are not easy to surmount.
Route Fifty
Navigator Award Finalists: Government Allies and Cross-Sector Partners Category
We’re in North Dakota to roll out the first 10 finalists in our Navigator Awards program.
Management
OPM Touts Upgrades to Federal Jobs Site
USAJOBS has had several makeovers in its 20 years.
Management
FOIA Litigation Is Rising, and the Cost Is Unclear
GAO finds iffy data on 112 cases in which plaintiff prevailed.
Defense
Fighting Terrorism With a Credit Card
Interest payments on America’s war debt could one day exceed the direct costs of combat itself.
Management