Management

Fight Over Lucrative TRICARE Contracts Won’t Affect Beneficiaries, Defense Says

Three health insurance companies have filed bid protests over multi-billion dollar Defense health care contracts.

Tech

No, Hillary Clinton’s Emails Didn’t Lead to the Death of a U.S. Spy

Who revealed the truth about an American spy?

Management

Low Pay and Geography Contribute to Hiring Woes at Immigration Detention Facilities

Homeland Security has struggled for years to recruit and retain mental health providers for detainees, says watchdog.

Management

Small Business Administration Defends Methods for Documenting Contracting Goals

Advocacy group seeks injunctive relief in a suit alleging the agency violates the Small Business Act.

Management

Price Decrease Deepens Postal Service Losses in Third Quarter

Losses have nearly tripled over same period last year.

Management

Psychology Has Identified Three Mindsets Shared By People Who Follow Through on Goals

A sense of belonging is key.

Insights

Money on the Mind: Preparing for Federal Retirement

The federal retirement wave is fast approaching — but a March 2016 survey by Government Executive reveals that many employees on the edge of retirement are less financially prepared than they would like to be.

Nextgov

US Digital Service Turns 2

The White House made use of USDS’ second birthday to highlight its most significant work.

Oversight

Why Is Hillary Clinton Courting Republican Foreign-Policy Heavyweights?

National security has become a cornerstone of the case against Donald Trump—and high-profile support matters.

Nextgov

New DHS Accelerator Seeks Wearable Tech for First Responders

The department wants to modify commercial products for government use.

Defense

How Not to Plan for ‘The Day After’ In Libya

In its anti-ISIS bombing campaign in Libya, the United States seems destined to once again sacrifice long-term stability for short-term gain.

Management

Donald Trump's Big-Spending Infrastructure Dream

The Republican nominee’s push to pour more money into roads and bridges than Hillary Clinton is his latest break with conservatives, and it’s drawing criticism from one of his own economic advisers.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Rigging an Election

Donald Trump claims the election will be fixed and he's right… In a way.

Management

Can Self-Managed Teams Work in Government?

Some elements of self-organization can be helpful in most entities.

Management

Clinton: What I Would Do in My First 100 Days

The Democratic nominee outlined her plan in a Quora session Monday.

Route Fifty

Zika Travel Advisory Could Harm Tax Collections in Miami

Revenue implications could grow more serious if the current warning is expanded or lasts through the winter tourism season, according to Moody’s Investors Service.

Management

Federal Agencies Are Deploying Employees Around the Globe to Fight Zika

Those workers are not receiving hazard pay, however.

Nextgov

Intelligence Community Wants Multilingual Text Search

IARPA is looking for a system that can search databases in other languages.

Route Fifty

Cities, States Plod Toward 'Next Generation 911'

A speedy transition is critical, in part because 70 percent of 911 calls are now made with wireless phones that cannot be accurately routed with existing technology.

Management

Obama’s Last Attempt at Immigration Reform

The administration has announced a new plan to welcome Central American migrants—a move away from its years-long deterrence policy.