Nextgov
Homeland Security Adviser Urges Congress to Renew Controversial Surveillance Power
Tom Bossert warned letting Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act sunset would have grave security consequences.
Management
Acting Territorial Kills Creative Feedback
Managers work hard to foster creativity in the workplace, but "territorial marking" can squash the free flow of ideas among colleagues.
Management
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands Coordinate with FEMA in Preparation for Irma
A direct hit from one of the strongest storms to ever hit the region will test American disaster response capabilities in the territories.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Wants to End DACA
The president also asked Congress to act on the law.
Nextgov
Army Logistics Renews $135M Cloud Contract—And Gets Watson
Watson will analyze sensor data from vehicles to improve the service's predictive maintenance.
Management
There’s Reason For Optimism In Federal Personnel Management
Employees at all levels could benefit from having a credible advocate leading the Office of Personnel Management.
Route Fifty
Rural Access to Obstetric Services Continues to Decline
MAP: As many as 2.4 million women of reproductive age live in counties that completely lack these services.
Tech
GSA Awards Contract for $700B Federal Charge Card Program
Citibank and U.S. Bank will potentially run the government program until 2031.
Management
Social Security Paid Disability Benefits to More Than 700 Deceased Veterans
Unless the agency fixes the problem, it’s likely to make another $7.3 million in improper payments over the next 12 months.
Management
Appointee Watch: Administration Announces Picks for Key Management Posts, NASA
Trump announces another round of top diplomats.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Can Dip Into Retirement Accounts for Harvey Recovery
TSP temporarily loosens rules for hardship withdrawals.
Management
The Official in Charge of Awarding EPA Science Grants Doesn’t Want to See the Words 'Climate Change'
Former EPA officials who served under presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush called the move unusual.
Oversight
A Satellite Image Shows the Incredible Size and Fury of Hurricane Irma
"What the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic looks like as it approaches the Caribbean.
Management
Harvey Flooded 13 of the U.S.'s Most-Toxic Waste Sites and the EPA Says 11 are Still Inaccessible
But the AP managed to get to seven Superfund sites in the Houston area.
News
Best-Selling Author Takes on Trump’s Rocky Transition
Michael Lewis’s next project will look at the change in administrations.
Management
Trump’s Nominee to Run GSA Is Respected Republican Hill Staffer
Emily Murphy has promoted small business, but hasn’t headed an organization.
Management
Trump Announces HR Professional As New Pick to Lead OPM
President chooses expert in banking and payments technology as management director at OMB.
Management
Neuroscientists Have Figured Out Why You Can’t Concentrate at Work
Distracted? "Psychoacoustics" could be to blame.
Oversight
Harvey Quiets Threats of an Imminent Government Shutdown
GOP leaders are seizing on the storm as an excuse to put off showdowns over spending and the debt. But the truce might not last long.
Management