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Virginia’s Worrisome Hepatitis A Outbreak; Major Pension Investment Headache in Kentucky
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Water contamination questions in Pennsylvania; Colorado State Fair’s marijuana boost; and Florida tourism suffers.
Management
The Single Best Tool to Make You a Better Leader
Nothing else so clearly focuses our attention and requires us to acknowledge completion.
News
Trump Team Offers Inside Look at Transition Efforts--For $5,000
Chris Christie to give donors a briefing on plans for the change in administrations.
Management
What Dads Can Do at Home to Help Daughters Grow Into Successful Leaders
Girl power for fathers.
Oversight
The Permit Test for Flying a Drone is a Lot More Difficult Than the Average Driving Test
For anyone that wants to start a drone business—this is not a simple test.
Management
The Beginning of the End of Private Detention For Immigrants?
The Homeland Security Department is rethinking its reliance on for-profit prisons. But it’s not enough.
Nextgov
Thanks to Virtual Reality, You Too Can Hang Out With Obama
Virtual reality is such a new technology that it’s really cool, and perhaps a little surprising, to see a sitting president embrace it in such a big way.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Another Look at Donald Trump's Doctor
Dr. Harold Bornstein is facing fresh scrutiny.
Management
As 10,000th Syrian Refugee is Admitted to U.S., White House Thanks Feds
Administration hits its goal, praises the dedication of employees across the federal government.
Nextgov
HHS Posts Draft Electronic Health Record Standards
The department is collecting comments until October.
Management
IRS Chief Affirms That Agency Ended ‘Be on the Lookout’ Lists
Tool used in alleged targeting of nonprofits revived this month in court case.
Nextgov
IARPA's New 3-D Mapping Effort: Drones, Sensors and No Humans
The intelligence agency wants technology that can automatically recreate a geographic scene, including buildings, from sensor data.
Management
Looking for a Leader to Help Government Work Better
National Academy of Public Administration seeks new president to replace Dan G. Blair.
Defense
Defense Budget Experts Urge Changes to Wartime Funding Account
Former Pentagon comptroller says reform is necessary for long-term planning.
Defense
Assault-Rifle Camp for Kids, Courtesy of the American Military
A look at the Army’s annual marksmanship clinic for children aged 9 to 18
Management
Many Feds Like Trump, but Nearly All Trump Supporters Hate Government
The distrust is not mutual.
Defense
Libertarians Want Answers From Vets Group Over Gary Johnson Diss
The presidential candidate was not invited to a Sept. 7 forum on national security and vets issues that will feature Democrat Clinton and Republican Trump.
Nextgov
FBI: Hackers Target 2 State Election Databases
An FBI bulletin warns of possibly linked attacks on two states' election databases.
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