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.
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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.
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BLM Releases Final California Desert Management Plan
Landmark collaboration to provide landscape-level approach to protecting wildlife habitat
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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
Which Trump Will Show Up at the Debate?
The Republican’s demeanor is likely to be the biggest variable on Monday night at Hofstra.
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Third Night of Charlotte Protests Largely Peaceful
The family of Keith Lamont Scott, who was shot and killed by a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Tuesday, wants video of the incident publicly released.
Pay & Benefits
EEOC Settles 10-Year Overtime Dispute With Employees For $1.5 Million
Arbitrator previously ruled that the agency violated the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Management
Watchdog Finds Weaknesses in Program to Combat Corruption in Afghanistan
Afghan government officials taking bribes as high as $100 million made incomplete asset declarations.
News
Hillary Clinton Sits for an Awkward 'Between Two Ferns' Interview
Clinton tries to court millennial voters by sitting down with Zach Galifianakis.
Tech