Management
IRS Needs to Improve Handling of Obamacare Data
Watchdog credits the agency with meeting filing season deadlines.
Management
Heck of a Recovery, New Orleans
Five governance lessons from the post-Katrina Gulf Coast.
Nextgov
DISA Issues Pentagon-Friendly Cloud Computing Guide
The guide is aimed at DOD “mission owners” planning to move an existing information system from a physical environment to a virtualized cloud environment.
Management
The Statistics Show Donald Trump is Wrong On Immigrants
America's immigrants have actually helped lift wages for natives.
Management
Obama Wants His Climate Plans to Hit You Where You Live
In Las Vegas speech, Obama says conservatives are out of touch on energy.
Defense
Can One Single Service Control All Military Drones?
Ten years ago, the Air Force lost its bid to control the Pentagon’s nascent UAV fleets. Some say it should try again
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Charlotte vs. Raleigh? American Legion Booted From Utah’s Capitol to Make Room for Lobbyists
Also: Tennessee ends prepaid tuition program and agenda-driven Uber floods Sacramento.
Management
Study: Here is Why You Never Know What Day It Is
People feel more extremely about Mondays and Fridays.
Management
Labor Department: U.S. Inflation and Housing Costs Are Up
Last month, the government’s measure of the cost of shelter saw its largest increase since 2007.
Nextgov
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms CIO Announces Exit
In an email to ATF staff, Rick Holgate said he’s leaving the agency to accommodate a move to Vienna, Austria.
Management
VA Cuts Disability Claims Backlog Below 100,000
With backlog down more than 80 percent since 2009, department ends mandatory overtime for claims processors.
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Moving Beyond Incremental Change for a Comprehensive Civic IT Overhaul
In its new deal with the city of San Antonio, Accela is “responding to a much larger vision” of how the city wants to operate.
Management
How to Live a Life That's 'Beyond Happy'
Maybe most of us, especially women, have been aiming too low.
Nextgov
The Nation’s 24-Hour Cyber Watch Center Still Has Some Empty Seats
The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center might have some communication challenges.
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As Legal Marijuana Expands, States Struggle With Drugged Driving
As more states make medical and recreational marijuana use legal, they increasingly are grappling with what constitutes DUID, or driving under the influence of drugs, and how to detect and prosecute it.
Management
2016 Hopefuls Craft Messages Around Wall Street's Insane Day
A sharp early drop in American markets reverberated on the presidential campaign trail.
Management
Chemical Safety Board Now Functioning with Four Members
New Chairwoman Vanessa Sutherland arrived Monday to tackle agency troubles.
Pay & Benefits
TSP’s F Fund Spikes Amid Market Turbulence
Other TSP offerings have fallen in August along with markets, governing board says.
Nextgov
White House Looking for Help on Personalized Medicine Technology
The administration is collecting suggestions from the general public about improving personalized medicine.
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