Oversight
Play of the Day: Hillary Clinton Was Born the Normal Way… Just Like You
The Daily Show has the newest ad from the Democratic frontrunner.
Insights
Defense-in-Depth May Be Our Best Bet for Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity
Our outdated mode of cybersecurity is putting U.S. critical infrastructure at grave risk - implementing a streamlined defense-in-depth strategy could allow for more successful deterrence and recovery.
Management
Some OPM Hack Victims Will Wait Four Months to Receive Notifications
Up to 6.3 million children of 21.5 million hack victims could also qualify for protection services.
Route Fifty
Key Takeaways From San Francisco's Updated Open Data Strategy
The City by the Bay continues to expand its open data portal while looking for new ways to get residents to utilize it.
Insights
Arkansas Shows the Nation the Value of Health Data Analytics
Facing a $140 million annual shortfall, the Arkansas Division of Medical Services was able to control rising healthcare costs through innovative reforms and with the help of health data analytics.
Oversight
There Won’t Be a Shutdown, Senate Leader Says
Mitch McConnell renews vow to negotiate with congressional Democrats and the White House to avoid closing federal agencies.
Management
Capitol Police Arrest Congressional Fellow for Bringing Loaded Gun to the Hill
The fellow, an active-duty Marine, was charged after being caught with the weapon during a routine search.
Management
Managers Can Fire Bad Feds, They Just Don’t
The Merit Systems Protection Board has compiled research to help agencies deal with poor performers.
Nextgov
4 Charts That Explain the State of Agency Cybersecurity after the OPM Hack
Most agencies made great strides during the White House-mandated 30-day cybersecurity sprint. But some actually backslid on their use of stronger authentication measures.
Nextgov
White House Announces Expansion of Lab-to-Market 'Innovation Corps'
The National Science Foundation’s four-year-old Innovation Corps has just added many more federal agencies to its repertoire.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Just Got More Expensive for Some
Premium rates under the program rose for new enrollees as of Aug. 1.
Oversight
Yes, Donald Trump is a Serious Contender for the GOP Nomination
His poll numbers keep going up.
Management
How Will Obama's Clean Power Plan Affect Low-Income and Minority Communities?
A significant chunk of the plan focuses on “community involvement and environmental justice.”
Nextgov
Intelligence Community Research Agency Gets New Director
Jason Matheny had previously been in charge of IARPA’s “Anticipating Surprise” office, overseeing efforts to develop new capabilities in predicting and forecasting events related to national security.
Route Fifty
How This County Is Helping Hoarders; Confederate Flag Comes Down in Unexpected Place
Also: Breathing easy in Fresno and Cuomo’s solar celebration in Buffalo.
Nextgov
Federal CIO: Agile Won't Solve Everything
By itself, "agile" development won't solve the government's tech problems, Tony Scott said.
Management
How Managers Can Help Employees Hit By the OPM Breach
Lessons from one agency offering seminars for affected personnel.
Route Fifty
Federal Judge Rules That Idaho’s 'Ag-Gag' Law Is Unconstitutional
A handful of other states have similar laws designed to suppress agriculture industry whistleblowers.
Oversight
IGs Aren’t Taking Justice Department Rejection Lying Down
Battle for full, independent access to agency documents moves to Capitol Hill.
Defense