News
Why You May Have Noticed Beefed Up Security at Your Federal Office
It’s not because of any “specific, credible” threat.
Management
Enhancing the Citizen Journey Is a Government Imperative
Customers expect online, real-time service.
Route Fifty
Yelp Set to Feature Even More Local Restaurant Inspection Data
Partnership with Socrata will make it easier for local governments to connect Yelp users with their public health information.
Oversight
Run, Warren, Run
Elizabeth Warren can run for president. She should run for president. And despite her denials, she probably will.
Tech
NASA Just Sent Its Astronauts Some Weird Stuff
Flatworms, Salmonella, mustard and IMAX cameras—what, exactly, is the space agency doing?
Oversight
How Hard Will Senate GOP Fight on Immigration?
Unlike in the House, Senate Republicans seem more concerned with homeland security funding than fighting Obama.
Oversight
Obama, Hill Leaders Far Apart at White House Meeting
Only real progress comes on Syria, with Obama pledging to work on a use of force resolution.
Management
President Backs Government-Run Internet Networks
Obama wants to overturn state laws that restrict cities from building their own networks.
Management
Another Unscheduled Telework Day for Washington-Area Agencies
More snow falls before morning rush hour.
Benefits
VA spending per vet varies widely
Government data reveal some disparities in how much the Department of Veterans Affairs spends on vets in various locations around the country.
Employee Policy
Stress and the powerful woman
Have you felt a little beat-up since you got that promotion? Next question: What's your gender?
Employee Policy
Snuggle those germs away
OK, so you washed your hands, steered clear of office snifflers and drank plenty of OJ, but still got a cold anyway?
Employee Policy
Report: IRS cuts mean poor service this filing season
A new report maintains that taxpayers this year can look forward to the worst levels of IRS taxpayer service since IRS implemented its current performance measures in 2001.
Employee Policy
Postal robbers sentenced
Two men were sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison in a case involving the armed robbery and shooting of a postal truck driver during a routine pick-up at the Conley, Ga., post office at the height of the 2013 Christmas delivery season, the Justice Department said.
Nextgov
Obama Thinks Cyberthreat Sharing is Ready for Comeback
The Obama administration plans to rewrite a 2011 legislative proposal for collecting information from hacked companies and sharing it across industry -- to alleviate privacy concerns.
Route Fifty
Boston’s Parking Ticket Payment App Collaboration Expands
“The numbers show brisk demand for this service,” Mayor Marty Walsh says.
Nextgov
Agency Leaders are Gung Ho about Going Digital. So, Where are Their Plans?
More than two-thirds of federal leaders in a recent survey were unsure whether their agencies had a documented strategy for harnessing the power of digital technology.
Oversight
Expect a Carrot-and-Stick Approach From New Workforce Watchdog
Rep. Mark Meadows wants to reform compensation and termination procedures.
News
What if the Problem Isn’t the Rules, but the People?
When it comes to acquiring new digital technology, acquisition regulations aren’t really the issue.
Management