Management

Former EPA Official Charged Uncle Sam $69K for Weekend Trips Home

Agency inspector general called travel between Northern and Southern California “excessive.”

Management

Obama and Putin Will Meet Next Week in New York

With their military forces both engaged in a single war-torn country, the leaders will meet during the UN General Assembly.

Oversight

Federal Employees Should Use Uber More, Lawmaker Says

Bill would replace some agency-owned vehicles and boost use of ride-sharing companies.

Management

A Crisis Is a Horrible Thing to Waste

Five ways to boost leadership development when things break bad.

Oversight

Dems Protect Planned Parenthood Funding, Block Budget Extension

Republican leadership is now more likely to introduce a budget bill that would leave Planned Parenthood’s funding in place.

Oversight

In Speech, Pope Francis Asks The U.S. To Do More To Confront Global Insecurity

The pontiff pointedly reminded the U.S. of its leading role, and culpability, in the international community.

Nextgov

Government Shutdown? Some Federal IT Systems Would be Unplugged, Websites Go Offline

Federal agencies were ordered to power down nonessential IT systems during the 2013 shutdown.

Management

Agencies Report Low Budgets and Staff for Online Privacy Protection

Study shows feds more focused on compliance and records management than reputation.

Management

Fidgeting at Work May Be Good For Your Health

Good news for pen-twirlers, leg shakers, and foot tappers.

Nextgov

Energy Department CTO Stepping Down, Joining the Private Sector

Pete Tseronis plans to leave by Nov. 1, 2015.

Oversight

Pope Francis, with His Address, Brings Immigration Back to Congress

The leader of the Catholic Church did not cede hot-button political issues in a Joint Meeting of Congress Thursday—he forced Congress to confront them.

Management

Why Do Women Think About the Downsides of Promotions More Than Men Do?

Male and female workers both easily imagine the good that comes with career advancement—but women have an easier time imagining the bad.

Management

EPA is Being Criticized for Approving Pesticides Without Confirming How Dangerous They Are to Bees

The most recent court case wasn't the first time the agency has been sued.

Oversight

Amid Shutdown Battle, A Conservation Fund Seeks A Lifeline

The Land and Water Conservation Fund is also going to expire next week.

Management

Clinton Releases More Ideas to Decrease Consumer Health Care Costs

Her plans continue to favor patients over industry groups.

Route Fifty

Can a National Park Save Northern Maine?

Debate over the North Woods Park proposal has raised federalism issues.

Management

How Obama Welcomed Pope Francis

The pontiff was greeted by thousands of people outside the executive mansion on Wednesday.

Oversight

Senator Wants 'Clarity' From FBI on Hillary Clinton’s Recovered Emails

Judiciary Committee chairman said new revelations bolster the case for an “independent authority” to search records.

Oversight

Play of the Day: All Pope, All the Time

Pope Francis is in the United States and late-night TV is all over this historic event.

Management

Can Public Policy Survive Without Government?

Public-private partnerships can improve services, but not without risks.