Management
An Inside Look at How Agencies Handle Whistleblower Revelations
The intelligence community is trying to change hearts and minds about what it means to blow the whistle on wrongdoing.
Oversight
Can Congress Give the Next President a Fresh Start?
As lawmakers return to Washington after a long break, Democrats are hoping to ensure that Hillary Clinton doesn’t inherit a big spending fight if she wins in November.
Management
Why a Four-day Workweek is Not Good For Your Health
The idea of a four-day workweek sounds great, and many companies have tested or even implemented it, citing happier, healthier workers. But here's why it may not be healthy.
Oversight
A New Report on Clinton's Email
The FBI has released its report into Hillary Clinton’s private email server, providing the most detailed account yet of why and how she used the system.
Management
The Dangerous Flaw in FEMA Flood Risk Maps
FEMA bases flood insurance rates on the way water behaved in the past. But the atmosphere is changing.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Can Solve Chicago's Crime Problem.. But He Can't Tell Us About It Yet
Stephen Colbert jokes about Trump's recent comments on reducing crime in the Windy City.
Management
Melting Glaciers, Shifting Biomes and Dying Trees in Our National Parks – Yet We Can Take Action on Climate Change
The National Park Service's principal climate scientist explains why the parks are important laboratories for climate change research, and how climate change is altering the parks.
Route Fifty
Okla. Shutters Disposal Wells Following Big Quake; Ill. Gov. Fires 29 State Transportation Employees
Also in our State and Local Labor Day Weekend Digest: Judges rule Mo. must reveal source of lethal injection drugs; Justice Department to decide whether to retry McDonnell; Scottsdale firefighters wrangle exotic snakes.
Management
What Does Social Science Say About How a Female President Might Lead?
Studies can't predict an individual's behavior. But meta-analyses of social science research turn up differences in men's versus women's leadership styles, on average.
Management
Corporate Sponsors at Yosemite? The Case Against Privatizing National Parks
As the National Park Service turns 100 years old, two conservation scholars and former park rangers respond to critics who support privatizing national parks or putting them under state control.
Pay & Benefits
Higher Ed Bargains For Feds, In One Chart
Compare 2016-2017 tuition, programs, and admission requirements at six schools offering federal employees discounts on education.
Oversight
Congress' Next Fights Will Include a Battle Over Avoiding a Shutdown
Lawmakers returning to Capitol Hill face battles over Iran, Zika, criminal justice (maybe), and more.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Accepts Most of Panel’s VA Health Reform Proposals, but Rejects Core Changes
Administration says its own plan to integrate with private sector is preferable.
Management
What Peak Hurricane Season Looks Like From the Space Station
Get an astronaut’s view of not one but three major storms.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Eases Rules for Hardship Withdrawals for Victims of Louisiana Floods
Storm victims will not be subject to a requirement that they suspend their retirement contributions for six months after making a withdrawal.
Nextgov
Biggest Benefit of Going Paperless? Saving on Salaries
Agencies should take the long view when determining whether to digitize a process, according to a new report.
Nextgov
Report: Federal Government Has 'Near Monopoly' on Worst Customer Experience
Uncle Sam finished dead last among 21 major industries.
Management
Obama Category Management Team Takes Some Tips From Industry
GSA’s professional services acquisitions chief releases cost-savings strategy.
Nextgov
Military Supermarket Chain's Encryption Setup is 'Unacceptable,' Commissary Says
Computer-generated passwords essentially are stored underneath the doormat, beside personal and financial data, contracting documents show.
Management