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Making Data on the Colorado River Basin’s Troubling Depletion More Accessible
Residents in Arizona, Nevada and Southern California should be paying the most attention to the Interior Department’s new, interactive drought tool.
Management
Don't Praise Accomplishments, Praise Effort: Science Says So
Creating an environment where employees feel anything is possible.
Nextgov
What Color Lightsaber Would Use the Most Energy?
Is R2-D2 battery operated? And other questions pondered by the Energy Department.
Route Fifty
These States Have Relied Most Heavily on Federal Aid
An analysis from the Tax Foundation presents federal aid as a percentage of state revenue for fiscal year 2013.
Defense
Defense Department Transfers Two Guantanamo Detainees to Ghana
The move, the first of 17 in coming days, shrinks the total population to 105.
Pay & Benefits
Rushing Retirement Could Cost You
You wouldn’t make a major career move without some serious planning—treat retirement with the same care.
Pay & Benefits
TRICARE Drug Co-Pays Will Rise on Feb. 1
Some beneficiaries will see a hike of between $2 and $4 for certain prescriptions.
Nextgov
Obama’s IT Hiring Agenda: Slow but Steady Progress
When it comes to recruiting tech talent, it appears the Obama administration’s efforts to attract top-flight are having an impact.
Management
Why Americans Work So Much Despite Economist John Maynard Keynes' Prediction
The economist predicted a society so prosperous that people would hardly have to work. But that isn’t exactly how things have played out.
Management
Gary Johnson Is Running for the Libertarian Nomination for President
The former New Mexico governor hopes to be the Libertarian Party’s nominee, but is realistic about his prospects in the fall.
Oversight
House Conservatives Won't Criticize Oregon Protests
Some GOP lawmakers express sympathy toward the Bundy-led effort to take over a federal wildlife refuge.
Management
Does This Excuse Make My ‘But’ Look Big?
3 ways to overcome the endless cycle of negativity.
Oversight
Malheur Standoff Boosts Momentum for Federal Criminal-Justice Reform
Conservative Republicans say prison terms for ranchers highlight need to end harsh mandatory minimums.
Tech
Firm Tied to Keystone XL Sues Obama Administration Over Rejected Pipeline
Domestic and international challenges extend saga over controversial tar-sands project.
Oversight
Play of the Day: North Korea's Hydrogen Bomb Test Is Confusing
Late-night TV looks at the hermit kingdom's latest claims.
Management
IRS Faulted for Future Plan to Streamline Customer Service
Taxpayer advocate also says too many undeserving groups won tax-exempt status.
Nextgov
OPM Still Hasn’t Answered Questions on Background Check Hack, Republicans Say
During a House hearing tomorrow, the Oversight and Government Reform Committee is expected to question a legislative branch liaison from OPM about the holdup and excessive redactions in documents it received.
Route Fifty
Rainy-Day Reserves Remain Short of Pre-Recession Levels in Most State Governments
Projections for fiscal 2016, the current budget year, show decreasing median reserves for the 45 state governments that reported complete data, with 34 state budgets anticipating lower levels relative to operating expenditures than in fiscal 2015.
Management
TSA Workers to Vote on New Contract, but Several Key Issues Heading to Arbitration
The two sides avoided a contract lapse just before the deadline.
Management