Management
FDA Takes On the 'Keepsake' Ultrasound Industry
The medically unnecessary scans pose a health risk to both fetus and mother.
Management
Scientists Say They Have Found a Cure for Fear
Oxytocin can help the brain process emotional triggers and reduce stress.
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Like Other State Capitols, Missouri’s Seat of Government Is Falling Apart
Water infiltration is undermining the building’s foundation, among other problems.
Oversight
Embattled CBO Director Defends Calculation of Economic Uncertainties
Some Republican ‘supply siders’ want more dynamic scoring of budget changes.
Insights
The Competitive Landscape of Federal IT Procurement
Findings from a recent GBC survey indicate that misuse and abuse of federal acquisition regulations undermine the principle of vendor neutrality and the competitive landscape of federal IT procurement.
Management
How Much Sleep Do Americans Trade for Work?
Some Americans forgo a significant amount of sleep in order to make more time for commuting, socializing, and grooming—but most of all, working.
Management
The DEA Still Thinks Marijuana is as Dangerous as Heroin
The drug is now legal for medial or recreational use in many states, but the feds still classify cannabis as a schedule 1 substance
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County Pushes Back on Fluoridation Skepticism
Despite public health research showing oral health benefits, adding fluoride to drinking water continues to be a controversial topic for local governments.
Management
New Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Obesity, Marijuana, Vaccines and Guns
Murthy co-founded Doctors for America, a group that sent a letter last year to the Congress, urging them to take stricter measures to stop gun violence.
Management
The 10 Tell-Tale Signs Your Boss Doesn’t Like You
How can you tell if you’re really disliked, or if you’re just being overly sensitive?
Oversight
FCC Plans Giant Fine of Sprint for Bogus Phone Charges
The cell-phone company billed customers for services they never asked for, according to an investigation by federal regulators.
Pay & Benefits
How Feds Could Soon Receive Better Quality Health Care
Under new rule, FEHBP providers would earn bigger profits for providing better care.
Nextgov
Should Agencies Ever Let Hackers Rummage through Government Networks?
USPS, State and the White House, during recent breaches, had golden opportunities to stalk adversaries.
Employee Policy
Federal Coach: Critiques of the Presidential Management Fellows program
A number of federal employees responded to my recent column about the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program, largely reinforcing the flaws that recent surveys found in the way agencies manage this premier initiative.
Employee Policy
USCIS says new site makes job searches easier
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services rolled out a redesigned career section on it website that the agency says will make it easier for job-seekers to explore vacancies, and for employees to explore career development opportunities.
Benefits
VA explores ways to speed and improve doctors' decision-making
The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a pilot program it will use to study new ways for physicians to quickly search electronic medical records and sort through medical literature for studies relevant to patients' specific cases.
Benefits
OPM rule aims to improve FEHB performance
New performance measures proposed by the Office of Personnel Management may soon play a role in improving the quality of health care provided under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
Management
The Delicate Art of Denying a Presidential Bid
"I am not running for president," Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren said. Does that mean she won't?
Oversight
Obama Wants to Close Guantanamo. Will a GOP Senate Let Him Do It?
The president's ability to fulfill his campaign pledge could depend on which side wins an intra-party debate.
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