Management
Presidential Transition Alums Laud Longer ‘Runway,’ Formality of 2016 Process
Clay Johnson, Mack McLarty say hiring 4,000 quality people not possible in 73 days.
Oversight
Few Political Appointees Are Burrowing In, but 25% Are Doing It Without Approval
OPM needs better oversight of political-to-career conversions, GAO says.
Defense
Trump vs. the Generals
As president, he says he would create a Syrian safe zone and swiftly draft a plan to defeat ISIS 'fast.' Here are the flag officers who say: not so fast.
Management
The EPA's Failure to Protect People From the Environment
A new report from the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights finds the agency toothless—or even harmful—in addressing environmental justice.
Nextgov
Rep. Will Hurd: ‘Encryption is Good for Our National Security’
Where does the debate over encryption go from here?
Management
The Algorithms That Tell Bosses How Employees Are Feeling
Sentiment-analysis software can help companies figure out what’s bothering workers—or what they’re excited about.
Management
Some Agencies Are Making Headway on Luring Millennials
Senate panel bemoans lengthy time-to-hire and still burdensome USAJOBS site.
Management
In Cold Offices, It's All About Your Feet
At Berkeley, researchers are studying how wearing flip-flops changes buildings' air-conditioning needs.
Oversight
Hillary Clinton's Huge Surrogate Advantage
The Democratic nominee has an all-star roster at her disposal, while high-profile Republicans continue to steer clear of Trump.
Pay & Benefits
A Resignation at Yosemite Amid Sexual Harassment Reports
The national park’s superintendent resigned a week after a congressional hearing found widespread misconduct.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Libertarian Gary Johnson is Also Running for President
Late-night looks at the 2016 candidate polling in the high single digits.
Nextgov
Election Systems Are Vulnerable But Not How You Think
Undermining citizens’ confidence in the election outcome has been a side effect of conspiracy theorists, campaigns and recent headlines, Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp told lawmakers.
Route Fifty
Chicago Teacher Strike Looms; Harrisburg Police Drone Accused of Spying
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Uber and Lyft back in legal limbo in Philly; Ohio considers voting to abolish state agencies; Wyoming replaces state license plates
Pay & Benefits
Compare Premium Rate Changes for Every 2017 FEHBP Option
Chart shows price and changes for all health care offerings next year.
Management
New Security Clearance Bureau Will Begin Operations Monday
NBIB will focus on automating data collection, shortening investigation time.
Defense
John Kerry Calls Bombing of Aleppo ‘Beyond the Pale’
Fighting in the Syrian city has led to a devastating, and worsening, humanitarian crisis.
Oversight
What Happened While America Waited for Zika Funding
Congress finally approved a $1.1 billion deal—but Zika has already done real damage in the United States.
Tech
Obama White House Makes Big Final Push for Enduring IT Reforms
Officials cheer on agency and industry innovation at Open Data Summit.
Nextgov
Medicine at Forefront of White House Open Data Initiatives
For at least two projects, the impetus is personal as well as technological.
Route Fifty