Oversight
Would Hillary Clinton Appoint a 'Team of Rivals'-Style Cabinet as President?
It would go a long way toward healing a nation.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump and Biden are About to Throw Hands Behind the Gym… Or the Barn
This is why you don't let old guys into Fight Club.
Nextgov
US CIO Makes Final Push to Shore Up Government Cyber Vulnerabilities
The new guidance joins numerous Obama administration efforts to modernize government IT.
Route Fifty
L.A. Metro Expands Nation’s Largest Clean-Air Bus Fleet With Federal Grant
Compressed natural gas buses have saved Los Angeles County an average of 47 cents per mile on fuel the past 15 years.
Nextgov
DHS Races to Get Obama’s Signature on Cyber Response Plan
The department wants the National Cyber Incident Response Plan signed before Obama leaves office.
Pay & Benefits
COLA Help, Open Enrollment Tips, Uber for Troops and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
Orlando Mayor Shares How to Use Twitter After Tragedy
Terrorists have long used social media to spread rhetoric, but platforms such as Twitter could be reclaimed to minimize damages after an attack.
Nextgov
It’s On: US Mulls Tricky Options for Retaliation Against Russian Hacks
The U.S. will find it difficult to stand up to Russian hacking while promoting a stable cyberspace.
Defense
Watching the Army Evolve Over 15 Years
Sergeant First Class Patricia Robert talks about how an “impulse decision” to enlist in her mid-20s has, unexpectedly, served her well.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employees Are Donating Almost Exclusively to Hillary Clinton
Of the $2 million contributed from employees at 14 agencies, just 5 percent went to Trump.
Route Fifty
Informational Tour or Political Grandstanding in Harrisburg?; Oregon City Reconsiders Its Light Rail Ban
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Seattle developer ups the ante on arena project; New Mexico's spending gap; D.C. wants to rebrand.
Management
What’s Next in Government: 2017 & Beyond
Our new ebook explores the future of government technology and management.
Pay & Benefits
How’s Work-Life Balance at Your Agency? Uncle Sam Wants to Know
OPM to send out first governmentwide survey on the issue in early 2017.
Pay & Benefits
Pentagon Suspends Efforts to Recoup Improper Bonuses From California National Guard
After public outcry, department decides to temporarily halt repayments from those affected by the screw-up while it reviews collection process.
Management
Why are More Employees Job Hopping?
A recent survey found 47 percent of cleared candidates have been in their jobs less than 3 years.
Defense
Echoes of Future War: How the Fight for Mosul Will Change IED Science
Researchers are using seismic sensors to learn about enemy weapons — and one day, even to find them as they fire.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump Loves the Flag… Maybe Too Much
Did the GOP nominee for president grope Old Glory in Florida?
Management
Evidence-Based Policy Proponents Face Cost, Privacy, Political Hurdles
Bipartisan commission explores how to make federal data more widely available to program evaluators.
Nextgov
5 Tips for Agencies to Step Up Their Customer Experience Game
As agencies transform call centers into digital operations, here are some best practices to consider.
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