Management
President Obama Says Gold Star Military Families 'Represent the Very Best of Our Country'
The commander-in-chief’s speech to a disabled veterans’ group was a counterweight to Donald Trump’s comments on the military.
Route Fifty
N.J. County Residents Fight Dunes; Add Trash to the List of Flint's Problems
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: San Francisco's sinking skyscraper; Texas weakens its Public Information Act; and Cobb County school eyed by Satanic Temple
Defense
Obama Orders Air Campaign Against ISIS in Libya, Escalating ‘No-Boots War’
There’s no projected end to the strikes, which U.S. officials say have been requested by the new Libyan government.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Bounce Back in July
After losses in June, stock-based funds all end the month up more than 3 percent.
Oversight
Is Trump Planning to Skip the Presidential Debates?
The Republican nominee falsely claimed that Hillary Clinton was rigging the debates and that the NFL had complained to him in a letter—perhaps preparing excuses to avoid debating.
Nextgov
It’s Official: MEGABYTE Act Signed into Law
Agency CIOs will need to develop comprehensive software licensing policies.
Oversight
The CDC Has Issued a Travel Advisory for a Zika Virus-stricken Area of Miami
"We do expect additional infections to be reported," said CDC director Tom Frieden.
Nextgov
GAO: OMB, Treasury Don't Monitor DATA Act Enough
A new GAO report concludes the lack of oversight could lead agencies to incompletely report finances.
Oversight
Justice, IG Launch Criminal Probe Into EPA’s Self-Created Disaster
Agency has promised accountability, but will not say if anyone has been disciplined for mine spill.
Management
Contractor for Afghan Army Vehicles More Than Doubled Cost, Watchdog Finds
Miscues and waste likely to require Pentagon to spend $1 billion more.
Route Fifty
Number of Zika Cases Likely From Florida Mosquitoes Rise to 14
Ten new cases were confirmed in the state on Monday.
Defense
Families of Fallen Service Members Demand Apology From Trump
Group says the Republican’s remarks about the parents of a Muslim-American killed in action are “repugnant” and “anti-American.”
Route Fifty
Training Program Gives Cash-Strapped R.I. Municipalities Some Hope
‘Leadership Matters’ focuses on improving culture and performance in local public institutions in the Ocean State dealing with challenging fiscal conditions.
Management
With Political Conventions Over, Presidential Transition Planning to Hit Full Stride
Former Gov. Leavitt and Sen. Kaufman welcome cooperation under new law.
Defense
Despite Objections, Pentagon Takes Step Toward Buying New Nuclear Weapons
The U.S. Air Force has asked defense firms to bid to supply new ICBMs and controversial nuclear cruise missiles.
Management
'He Doesn't Know What the Word Sacrifice Means'
Donald Trump has chosen to debate the parents of a slain American serviceman over who has sacrificed more.
Oversight
The Battle Between Clinton and Trump is a Modern Morality Play
Trump has a deep-seated knack for playing to people's moral intuition and plans to exploit this skill all the way to the White House. The question remains: does Clinton?
Management
How Do You Do a Start-Up in the Government?
Leaders who have helped to stand up new agencies points to a number of lessons.
Oversight