Oversight
Trump Signs Funding Measure to Avert Shutdown
Bill keeps agencies open until early December and provides Hurricane Harvey relief.
Management
The Beginning of the End of the Debt Ceiling
With another deal with Democrats, President Trump could release the hostage that congressional Republicans took during their early fiscal battles with the Obama administration.
Oversight
Hurricane Scientists Have Never Seen an Image Like This Before
For the first time in modern history, three hurricanes in the Atlantic are lined up in the most dangerous of ways, according to Eric Blake, a hurricane specialist at the National Hurricane Center.
Oversight
Play of the Day: More on Trump's Meeting With Top Democrats
It was a win for bipartisanship and Ivanka even showed up.
Route Fifty
As Irma Advances on Florida, County Leaders Prepare for the Worst and Hope for the Best
“We are much better positioned as a county today to respond to these types of events than we ever have been,” Pinellas County’s assistant administrator said amid the preparations.
Oversight
DEA Exec Intervened to Reinstate Security Clearance of Agent Involved in Sex Scandal
Special agent was suspended for granting his mistress (who was also a criminal) access to agency facilities, drug case evidence.
Management
More than 32,000 Feds Are Responding to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
Agencies across the government have pitched in on federal response and recovery efforts to disasters on two fronts.
Nextgov
No Easy Fix for Cyber Workforce Shortage
A lot of things can move the ball on cyber hiring but there’s no big plan to close the gap.
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Amendments to Raise CDBG Funding Pass as U.S. House Considers Spending Bill
The changes would bring Community Development Block Grant funding more closely in line with this year’s levels, and the amount proposed in a Senate bill.
Management
When Employees Screw Up, Don’t Screw Up Your Response
A healthy organization allows people to own up to their mistakes.
Management
Trump and Mar-a-Lago Have a Long and Questionable History With Hurricanes
After Wilma in 2005, Trump received $17 million in insurance payments. Oddly, others don't seem to recall much damage.
Oversight
Senate Attaches Shutdown-Avoiding Measure to Harvey Relief Bill
Package would keep agencies open through early December and also temporarily increase the debt limit.
Nextgov
Nations That Hack the U.S. Could Face ‘Real World’ Consequences, Homeland Security Adviser Warned
The administration wants to punish hackers in a way that "modifies behavior," Tom Bossert said.
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Governors Back Bipartisan Senate Plan to Stabilize Health Markets
Three Republicans and two Democrats teamed up to urge the Senate to act quickly.
Nextgov
Watchdog: Agencies Aren’t Even Trying To Meet Data Center Optimization Goals
At most, five agencies have met or exceeded White House targets for making data centers more efficient.
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Bill Preventing States From Banning Self-Driving Cars Moves Forward
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Removal of Dallas Confederate monument halted last minute; 15 states and D.C. sue to save DACA; energy company wants to drill under Denver school
Defense
Get Ready for a Short-Term CR, Congressional Leaders Tell Pentagon
Top House Republicans on defense say it’s not ideal — underfunding has contributed to a rash of recent accidents — but don’t expect a full-year appropriation until December.
Management
Commission on Evidence-Based Policy Calls for Interagency Coordination
Report recommends a National Secure Data Service that would help with specific projects without compromising privacy.
Oversight