Route Fifty
Is It Possible to Improve Civility in U.S. Politics?
The National Institute for Civil Discourse is paying special attention to state legislatures as it seeks to knock toxicity out of campaigns and policy debates.
Management
Who Politicized the Environment and Climate Change?
Historically, environmental causes enjoyed bipartisan support but gains by NGOs and the emergence of climate change as a social issue have created a sharp political divide.
Management
VA Employees Will Display Their Creative Problem-Solving in Washington
An all-day event on Monday features innovative ideas from across the country designed to make the department more responsive to veterans.
Tech
What the TSA Found in Carry-On Luggage Last Week
Agents discovered 68 firearms, including a 3D-printed pistol that was detected probably because of its metal bullets.
Oversight
IRS Falls Short in Tracking Tax-Delinquent Contractors
Watchdog says almost 30 percent of awards weren’t checked by agency officers.
Management
Clinton: To Stop Zika From Becoming an Epidemic, There's No Time to Waste
" Congress should return to Washington and immediately provide the emergency funds necessary to fight this disease."
Pay & Benefits
Come October, Most Feds on Official Travel Will Have More Money for Lodging
The daily reimbursement for meals and incidentals will remain the same.
Nextgov
CIA Official: ‘Cloud Has Been a Godsend’
The technology has bolstered the agency's cyber defenses and the speed at which it addresses threats to the nation.
Nextgov
Government Prize Contests Want More Ideas, Less Software
Agencies are tapping the public for new technology concepts.
Defense
Homeland Security Department Builds Ties to Middle-Eastern Police Group
DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson notes the rapid expansion of community partnerships to counter terrorism.
Management
The Presidential Transition Should Include Civil Service Reform
Efforts to upgrade agency management over the past two decades have largely ignored the workforce.
Nextgov
DOD 'In the Right Spot' With Cloud, CIO Says
In many ways, DOD’s use of cloud computing is not so different from non-IT Fortune 50 companies, Halvorsen said.
Management
The Nerd’s Dream Guide to the U.S. Constitution
More citizens should follow Khizr Khan’s example by reading the document and knowing what the words mean.
Management
Half of Americans Think Unions Have Too Much Political Influence
Majority say labor leaders are out of touch with membership.
Management
Research Backs Up the Instinct That Walking Improves Creativity
Walking influences our thinking, and somehow improves creativity.
Defense
Terrorism Only Works on Nations That Aren’t Ready for It
Since 9/11, national-security officials have made policy on a myth of American invulnerability. They should have been preparing everyday citizens for the worst in order to make the country stronger.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump Stays in the Conversation
The GOP candidate says Barack Obama is the "founder of ISIS."
Nextgov
How a Bot is Changing Federal Tech Purchasing
Bots from two vendors were bidding against each other to work on part of a recent cloud contract.
Nextgov
Lawmakers: Will Census Tech Be Ready to Test or Not?
Concerns about the timeline stem from a June 9 hearing that revealed many key systems haven’t been deployed and the program opted to buy commercial-off-the-shelf products,
Management