Management
Obama Calls on Congress to Pass Data Privacy Laws
The president urged lawmakers to pass laws to combat hacking and protect student privacy.
Nextgov
Federal Buildings are Vulnerable to Hacking and DHS Isn’t Doing Enough to Protect Them
High-tech access-control systems that regulate federal facilities’ electricity use, heating, air conditioning, closed-circuit security cameras and even the operation of elevators are increasingly being hooked up to the Internet, making them vulnerable to cyberattacks
Route Fifty
Cigarette Butt Recycling Initiative Goes National With New Local Grants Program
Keep America Beautiful’s Cigarette Litter Prevention Program plans to offer 50 grants to local governments and organizations.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Retiree Sues Virginia for Tax Discrimination
Former NASA employee claims commonwealth unfairly taxes pensions under the Civil Service Retirement System.
Management
Acquisition 101: When a Bargain Isn’t a Bargain
The recurring pitfalls of chasing the lowest price in federal procurements.
Management
Pelosi: GOP Is ‘Threatening a Partial Government Shutdown’
The two parties must reach a deal to continue funding the Homeland Security Department.
Route Fifty
Federal Grant Programs for States Are on the Chopping Block
As the GOP begins budget reform, $640 billion in grants offer a tempting target.
Management
U.S. Central Command’s Twitter Account Appears to Be Hacked
Menacing messages showed up on the government agency’s Twitter feed on Monday afternoon.
Route Fifty
126 Finalists Announced in First Ever Knight Cities Challenge
Projects like a soul food incubator and visual displays of public data on government buildings emerged from the more than 7,000 submissions. Did an idea for your city make the list?
Management
Why Would Romney Run?
The two-time candidate is considering a third presidential campaign, but will the country need a turnaround artist in 2016?
Management
The Management Cliché You Really Can’t Afford to Ignore
A lot of people have this gripe about their boss.
Oversight
Keystone Debate Will Test New Senate GOP Majority
Pipeline and immigration fights will headline a week that ends with party retreats.
Oversight
House Republicans Make an Aggressive Opening Bet on Immigration
GOPers want to attack a signature Obama program, but it's not clear the Senate will play along.
Route Fifty
Despite Huge Victories, Republicans Face Some Obstacles at the State Level
Republicans control the legislatures in 30 states, the most since the 1920s. What will they do with their increased clout?
Nextgov
Why Police Need to Hack Into CCTV Systems in Paris and Elsewhere
What good are surveillance cameras populating private and public property worldwide, if emergency responders can’t immediately obtain real-time footage?
Employee Policy
Federal employment continues to slide
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the federal government lost 19,000 net positions last year.
Employee Policy
DHS chief announces new security measures
The head of the Department of Homeland Security on Jan. 12 announced the implementation of a number of new national security measures in the wake of the terrorist attacks in France.
Benefits
Tricare details process for those leaving the plan
Tricare said this week that it will no longer issue "certificates of creditable coverage" to beneficiaries who lose Tricare eligibility or choose to leave the plan.
Management