Management
How Much Sympathy Do Overwhelmed White-Collar Workers Deserve?
Belittling their plight by comparing it to blue-collar workers’ ignores the trickle-down harms of an exhausting work culture.
Management
Helping Carly Fiorina, CNN Changed its Debate Rules
Following a strong showing in the first round of debates, Fiorina appears likely to take the main stage in the second one.
Defense
Defense Officials Head to Charleston To Assess Alternative Guantanamo Plan
Amid a last push to close the detention facility in Cuba, the Obama administration is giving the naval brig in South Carolina a fresh look.
Oversight
Conservatives Plotting Against Planned Parenthood and John Boehner Could Force a Shutdown
Conservatives want to defund the group, even if it means a shutdown. And they’re holding the GOP leadership accountable.
Nextgov
Government Will Actually Spend $330 Million to Protect Victims of the OPM Hack
The initial $133 million contract award covers only one year of ID protection services.
Management
6 Leadership Lessons From USAID
If you want to save the world, lead, follow or get out of the way.
Insights
Three States Engaging in Data-Driven Innovation
The public sector is channeling the power of data analytics toward health, security, and beyond.
Management
Government Awards $133M Contract to Protect 21.5M Victims of OPM Hack
The Defense Department, not the contractor, will notify most individuals this month if their information was breached.
Management
Obama to Announce 'Robust' Senior Exec Reforms This Fall
Changes will come as a result of SES advisory group's findings in the areas of hiring, recruitment, retention and restoring value to public service.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Retirement Funds Tank in August
Government securities stay in the black, but all other funds post losses.
Management
Uninsured Rate Drops Below 10 Percent in 2015
More data emerges on Obamacare’s health coverage expansion.
Defense
ISIS: Our New Currency Will Destroy America's Capitalist Financial System
The new currency is made up of coins of gold dinars, silver dirhams and copper fulus.
Management
7 New Books to Read This Fall
Instead of just spouting their opinions, these authors bring us real data.
Management
Obama Plan to Curb Unfair Labor Practices Draws Industry Fire
Contractors warn of “blacklisting” while transparency group hails improved practices.
Management
Homeland Security Spending on Major Conferences Continues to Fly Under the Radar
Since the GSA scandal, costs of big events must be posted online.
Nextgov
Federal Agencies Vie for Spot at South by Southwest Tech Conference
Ideas have been submitted by two intelligence agencies and smart-car experts from the Transportation Department.
Route Fifty
A Pacific Northwest Megaquake Will Test Government Response in Ways Katrina Never Did
When weighing the risks the entire region faces from next Cascadia megathrust earthquake, this future disaster is likely to rival anything the United States has ever faced.
Management
USPS Isn't Giving Up in Its Fight to Keep Stamp Prices High
Latest court filing angers customers, who say the agency is intentionally creating uncertainty to stall for time.
Route Fifty
Kentucky Clerk Still Says ‘No’ to Gay Marriage Licenses; Flint’s ‘Geography of Poverty’
Also: Bankruptcy and the future of energy in Texas and Common Core gets a rare break in Florida.
Management