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Local Governments Concerned With Security Should Lead With Multi-Factor Authentication
Nation-states attempt to breach New Orleans’ systems “all the time,” so the city recently upped its defenses for law enforcement and several other departments and apps.
Management
More Than Scenery: National Parks Preserve Our History and Culture
When we think of national parks, many people picture geysers or mountain peaks. But the park system also protects historic sites and objects that show how the U.S. has evolved into a diverse society.
Management
Going Public: Could Clinton’s Health Care Proposals Work?
Hillary Clinton's health care plan includes a public option and lowering the age limit for Medicare. Both would be hard to get through Congress.
Management
There’s a Simple Way to Have Meetings That Result in Something Meaningful
Gratitude unlocks something in all of us.
Management
Why a Former CIA Chief Says Trump Is a 'Threat' to National Security
Michael Morell the latest in a string of ex-national-security officials to back Hillary Clinton as she embraces an image centered on defense.
Oversight
Hillary Clinton's Millennial Challenge
Surveys show that most young voters view Donald Trump as racist or disrespectful. Unfortunately for the Democratic nominee, they don’t think much of her either.
Management
Federal Employment Is Finally Back to Pre-Sequester Levels
Months of hiring means agencies now employ more workers than when Obama took office.
Nextgov
How USAID Thinks About Mobile Apps
If apps don't communicate with each other, the data they collect isn't useful to aid workers.
Route Fifty
German Official Feels Slighted and Neglected by U.S. Sister City in Michigan
Among the apparent transgressions: Bay City 'just didn't get around to' sending Ansbach a Christmas card.
Oversight
IRS Employees Nailed for Using Purchase Cards for Hand Sanitizer
Watchdog praises agency for reporting 30 cases of misuse totaling $4,000.
Nextgov
DOD's Cyber Lessons for OPM
Acting Director Beth Cobert says OPM is trying to create widely accepted credentials for cyber skills.
Nextgov
IaaS Growth Drives Federal Cloud Market
Infrastructure-as-a-service offerings lead federal cloud purchases, but other categories show growth.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Tells Agencies to Submit Annual Special Pay Rate Requests
Federal employees in certain hard-to-fill jobs can be paid more than regular General Schedule salaries.
Management
Agencies Hail Progress Toward Goal of Ending Veterans Homelessness
HUD, VA and interagency council report 50 percent drop after five years.
Route Fifty
Virginia Mayor Busted By Cops in Undercover Meth-for-Sex Sting
Richard “Scott” Silverthorne was arrested Thursday night and faces a felony charge.
Oversight
Mike Pence Stands By His Running Mate
In Raleigh, North Carolina, the Republican vice-presidential nominee insists the ticket and the party are unified.
Defense
Zika's Threat to the U.S. Military
More than 40 service members, including one pregnant woman, have been infected with the mosquito-borne virus since January.
Management
Obama’s View of ISIS, Two Years Into Air Strikes
The president said Thursday bombing targets in Iraq and Syria is “necessary, but not sufficient” in the long term.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A Look Inside Donald Trump's Campaign… And Brain
Reports have staff members upset, but can "The Dementalist" turn things around?
Management