Oversight
Play of the Day: Hillary Clinton Had a Great Time at the Debate
She was smiling the entire time and perhaps was even dancing.
Management
How Data is Radically Changing the Federal Government
By making information accessible to the public, agencies are serving citizens more effectively.
Management
What Federal Employees Should Know From the First Trump-Clinton Debate
Cutting regulations, stiffing contractors and new roles for federal agencies come up in debate.
Route Fifty
Fate of Atlantic City’s Water Utility to Be Decided; Illinois Village’s Chuck E. Cheese Nightmare
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: An end to Colorado's largest-ever marijuana raid case; 5,000 Cedar Rapids residents asked to evacuate; and San Francisco turns dog poop into compost
Management
Good, Bad and Familiar News at the Chemical Safety Board
Employee morale is up under new leadership, but ethics issues have been revived.
Management
Why the Washington Monument Will Be Closed Indefinitely
Blame the sole elevator, which needs repair.
Tech
NASA’s Gold Record For Aliens is a Fascinating Insight into the Worldview of 1970s America
The album is a reminder of the best and worst of the 1970s.
Management
Second Federal Employee Union Endorses Trump for President
Just 5 percent of group’s membership voted to endorse Hillary Clinton.
Management
Federal Agencies Once Again Prepare For A Possible Government Shutdown
Fiscal 2017 starts Saturday; the Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on a short-term CR before sending it to the House.
Management
A Primer on Clinton and Trump’s Management Styles, Before the First Debate
Government Executive’s profiles of the presidential candidates explore how they would lead the vast federal bureaucracy.
Management
When The Public Wants Information, Resistance Is Futile
Ignoring problems won't make them go away.
Defense
Defense Whistleblower Vindicated for Reporting Privacy Violation
Non-supervisors may not demand others’ telework agreements, IG notes.
Tech
Feds: We Can Read Your Email and You'll Never Know
We don't expect our own government to hack our email – but it's happening, in secret, and if current court cases go badly, we may never know how often.
Management
A Style Guide for the Federal Employee
How Washington men working in national security dress—for better or for worse.
Management
A Powerful Image of Michelle Obama and George W. Bush For the Ages
The photo clearly resonates with a country grappling with its own history of racism and slavery
Management
How to Beat a Bully in a Debate
There are certain habits to steer clear of when dealing with someone like Donald Trump in a debate.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Comparing Trump and Clinton Ahead of the First Debate
Clinton's email scandal may look bad, but what do we know about the Trump Foundation?
Management
Trump and Clinton Debate Strategies That Can Make Anyone a Better Public Speaker
Even Trump and Clinton have oratorical anxieties. Here are some research-based strategies presidential candidates and the rest of us can use to overcome them.
Management
OMB Will Revamp Payment Accuracy Website
House members demand better data, more progress on curbing improper payments.
Management