Management
The Man Behind the Anonymous Critiques of U.S. International Broadcasting
BBG Watch founder believes his website helps solve the agency’s management troubles.
Nextgov
Why the Government Is Looking for Water Guns This Summer
Hint: It’s about invasive Asian carp, not a water fight.
Management
Are You An Obstacle?
Your organization would be stronger if it didn’t need you for the day-to-day.
Tech
How 3D Printing Could Save the Postal Service
USPS could harness young technology into new business opportunities.
Oversight
The Boehner Lawsuit Against Obama Is Beginning to Take Shape
A vote on the resolution to authorize the legal action is set for the week before August break.
Management
Smartphone Junkies Report Higher Job Satisfaction
That's because distracting the brain with Candy Crunch and Facebook "improves employee well-being," according to one researcher.
Management
Insane Clown Posse Loses FBI Lawsuit; Juggalos a 'Gang'
The Detroit-based duo plans on appealing the decision.
Management
One Chart Shows One Big Problem With Defense Contracting: Competition Is Declining
The department in 2010 began setting goals for awarding more work competitively, but it's never been able to hit its targets.
Oversight
Five Agencies Stand to Gain from Obama Request for New Border Funds
$3.7 billion supplemental called 'whole of government' response to influx of children.
Management
Writing Tips From the CIA’s Ruthless Style Manual
Strunk & White, it turns out, were CIA sources.
News
How To Ruin Your Political Career: Run a Federal Agency
Apparently there’s no greater sin than turning into an “administration lifer.”
Oversight
The Uncontroversial Policies at the Heart of the Border Crisis
Behind the surge in unaccompanied minors at the U.S. border is a series of laws crafted over a decade.
Tech
Russia Says U.S. Secret Service Arrest of a Russian Hacker Was a 'Kidnapping'
DHS arrested Roman Valerevich Seleznev for hacking into U.S. retailers' computer systems in order to steal credit card information.
Oversight
If Hillary Clinton Doesn't Run, Who Would Lead the Democratic Field for President?
Other potential Democratic candidates like Elizabeth Warren and Andrew Cuomo are largely unknown among potential voters, according to a new poll.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Alternative Titles for Hillary Clinton's Hard Choices
Sales for Clinton's book have stalled.
Route Fifty
The Ultimate in Open Government: Unlocking the Laws
Forward-thinking public officials and open government advocates are updating outmoded, inflexible digital platforms that host local and state legal codes.
Management
Can Government Adopt the P&G Philosophy?
VA nominee fostered a performance culture at Procter & Gamble.
Management
Resetting Homeland Security: One Department, One Vision
Unity of effort promises to repair a decade of disjointed planning and budgets.
Retirement
Lawmakers ask: Where is phased retirement?
The chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and several other members of the House are putting pressure on the Office of Personnel Management to implement the law that authorized phased retirement for federal employees.
Benefits