Defense
As Mosul Battle Rages, Carter Heads to Europe for Anti-ISIS Talks
A long-scheduled gathering becomes a real-time assessment for the complex offensive.
Defense
Denying Trump’s Denial, U.S. Intel Chief Says There’s More Evidence of Russian Hacking
The nation’s top intelligence official says “forensic and other” evidence proves Russian election interference.
Management
Still Alive: The Movement to Un-Shutter the Office of Technology Assessment
Bipartisan Capitol Hill effort would modernize OTA and counter its reputation as leftist.
Nextgov
IRS Needs to Physically Secure Its Computer Rooms
An IG report finds IRS needs to update physical access procedures to restricted rooms.
Nextgov
Agencies Can Now Buy Through GSA’s Cyber SINs
The agency announced 15 vendors have been approved for the new cyber-focused special item numbers.
Nextgov
DOD Wants You to Hack the Pentagon Again and Again
The department is prepping a contract vehicle for bug bounty programs.
Oversight
The First Broken Promise of Hillary Clinton's Presidency
Why her vow not to “add a penny to the debt” is an impossible pledge to keep.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump Doesn't Care About Your Traditions
When he's president, he's going to break the mold.
Management
Six Tools for Communicating Complex Ideas
Business leaders need to know how to make their information stick.
Oversight
GSA Chief Could Be in the Hot Seat if a Defeated Trump Won’t Concede
Transition law gives agency chief sole authority to ascertain election winner.
Pay & Benefits
8 Myths About Federal Retirement
Just because a lot of people think something is true doesn’t mean it is.
Management
Lockheed’s Pitch: Buy Our Training Jet, Save Taxpayers $1 Billion
Company officials say they can build the jets faster, and that should give them a leg up in the T-X bid evaluation.
Nextgov
IG: Cyber Weaknesses Persist in Energy Dept.'s Unclassified Systems
The audit found the department's systems are operating at higher than necessary risk.
Management
The Transportation Department Wants Airlines to Treat Passengers More Like Human Beings
Soon you'll know how many bags they lose.
Pay & Benefits
Committee Seeks Investigation Into OPM’s Slower Retirement Claims Processing
Lawmakers look to ensure efficient and timely process for federal retirees.
Nextgov
GSA Organizing New Artificial Intelligence Group
The community of practice will focus on how artificial intelligence can improve citizen services.
Tech
Timing Glitch in DATA Act Makes It Impossible for IGs to Meet Reporting Deadline
Agencies won't have spending reports ready until 2017, so watchdogs get extension on reviewing those reports.
Management
Misuse of Office Resources Could Cost You Your Clearance
Fleecing the taxpayer is a booming business—and it will get you in trouble.
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