Oversight
VA Therapist’s Whistleblower Complaint Resolved Through Mediation
Office of Special Counsel worked on retaliation allegations to win job transfer.
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VA Hires Part of HealthCare.gov 'Rescue Team' to Run Vets.gov
The new VA site is supposed to be a single sign-on portal hosting all online veteran services.
Insights
Constant Vigilance: Navigating the New Cyber Threat Landscape
In today’s complex, unpredictable threat environment, resilient incident detection and response initiatives are paramount.
Oversight
Why George W. Bush Won’t Go to the Republican National Convention
The entire Bush family has a strong dislike for Donald Trump.
Defense
What A War With ISIS in Libya Would Look Like
With three competing governments, some of which hate each other more than the Islamic State, things would get tricky fast.
Management
Obama Grants Clemency to 58 Federal Prisoners
Thursday’s commutations raise the number of people commuted under his tenure to 306.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump Loves Hispanics… And His Taco Bowl
The 2016 presumptive GOP nominee sent out a Cinco de Mayo tweet Thursday.
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Attention CIOs, Stay on Top of FITARA Even During Presidential Transition
OMB plans to issue new IT budget planning guidance that would “focus on empowering agency CIOs.”
Route Fifty
State IT Accessibility Is Improving, But Here’s How It Can Get Even Better
Procurement reforms, innovation teams and testing policies are a few recommendations from experts at NASCIO’s midyear conference in Baltimore.
Route Fifty
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley Has a New Smart Cities Gig
O’Malley will oversee an advisory committee for the MetroLab Network.
Oversight
USPS Has Not Saved as Much as It Expected From Cutting Post Office Hours
The Postal Service has used faulty data and isn’t factoring in its revenue losses, auditor says.
Management
Group Sues SBA, Says Government ‘Defrauded Small Businesses’
American Small Business League argues that the Small Business Administration follows "illegal policies" when calculating contract awards.
Pay & Benefits
What If...?
Readers weigh in on the potential of needing long-term care, and the insurance to cover it.
Management
Want to Be A White House Leadership Development Fellow?
Agencies need to nominate their top career leaders for the program by June 6.
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Labor Department Launches New Jobs Site for Vets
Veterans.gov -- separate from Vets.gov -- puts agencies’ employment resources in one place.
Defense
Army Captain Sues Obama Administration Over the War Against ISIS
Nathan Smith argues the president has violated the War Powers Resolution.
Management
After ISIS, Americans Fear Cyberattacks Most
Nearly three in four people consider them a major threat to the U.S.
Management
Inspectors General Win a Round in Fight Over Access
Justice Department re-issues legal interpretation, promises new directive.
Route Fifty
Vermont’s $20,000 Price for Releasing Emails; Hockey Team’s Move Burns County Taxpayers
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Two tough options for NYC subway closure; Seattle’s female council members face misogynistic attacks on arena vote; and Idaho’s public land sales.
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