Defense
A Mustard Gas Attack on U.S. Troops
A general confirmed that Islamic State fighters used the chemical weapon this week in an attack on American soldiers in Iraq.
Defense
14 Days in Solitary for Chelsea Manning
Prison officials in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, found her guilty of attempted suicide and possessing a book deemed prohibited.
Oversight
Almost 6,000 Americans Have Already Voted for President
The election is 46 days away, but thanks to early voting, some citizens have already made their choice—and millions more have requested absentee ballots.
Pay & Benefits
Everyone Seems to Want Federal Employees to Use Uber
Administration and Congress grapple with overlapping measure to boost rideshare usage.
Management
The Irrational Idea That Humans Are Mostly Irrational
People are smarter than some psychologists would have us think.
Management
Justice Department Grantee Faulted for Sole-Source Youth Mentoring Contracts
Rules against contractor lobbying also were not strictly enforced, IG finds.
Oversight
Libertarian Nominee Gary Johnson is Tied with Trump in an Armed Forces Poll
Trump and Johnson received 37.6 percent and 36.5 percent of troops' support, respectively.
Management
It’s Not Just You: Survey Confirms Meetings are Putting People to Sleep
Unless you are in the 0.01% of people that live for PowerPoint, of course.
Oversight
Politicians Who Debate Hillary Clinton Have a History of Falling into an Obvious Trap
In a twisted way, sexism has often benefited Clinton in past debates.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Some Better Debate Topics for Clinton and Trump
Here are some ideas for Lester Holt to bring up Monday night.
Management
How Statistics are Twisted to Obscure Public Understanding
Statistics are often used to support points that aren’t true, but we tend to attack only the data that conflict with some preexisting notion of our own.
Route Fifty
U.S. Governors: Next President Must Increase Mass Transit Funding
“You have to prove to people you understand it’s their money and you’re spending it wisely,” says Delaware Gov. Jack Markell.
Management
Lawmakers Demand That Heads Roll at National Park Service Over Harassment Scandal
Current director announces he will retire in January.
Route Fifty
BLM Releases Final California Desert Management Plan
Landmark collaboration to provide landscape-level approach to protecting wildlife habitat
Route Fifty
Tears Over Oregon’s Pensions ‘Moral’ Dilemma; Texas Warning Over Refugee Resettlement
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Cancer-causing metal in New Jersey water systems; South Dakota city leaders spar in meeting; and Florida’s new invasive species discovery.
Management
Congress to Vote Early Next Week on Shutdown-Avoiding Measure
With just days left before the start of fiscal 2017, Senate likely will vote Monday on CR before it heads to the House.
Pay & Benefits
Best Dates to Retire 2017
What are the optimal days to move on from government next year?
Management
Trump’s Plans Would Increase America’s Debt By Trillions of Dollars
His policies would pile on $5.3 trillion in borrowing in ten years, calculates a budget watchdog—26 times higher than the debt Hillary Clinton's plans would add.
Tech
Lawmakers Want More Than 'Half-Hearted' Response to Travel Card Use at Casinos, Strip Clubs
Defense Department watchdog reported 900 transactions from adult clubs and warned of security vulnerabilities.
Management