Oversight
Why the Left Can Probably Live With Tim Kaine as the VP Nominee
He’s no Elizabeth Warren. But against Donald Trump, he doesn’t have to be.
Management
Make Room, Introverts—Everyone Needs Time to Recharge
A new study suggests that socializing is always tiring, regardless of personality.
Management
Why Most Managers Should Delegate More Responsibilities
People will work harder to demonstrate that their own ideas are effective than to prove that their boss is a genius.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Guns and the Terror Watch List
Late-night hosts note the issues with any secret government list.
Management
OPM Tries to Kickstart National Security Job Rotation Program For Feds
Participants would receive ‘strong preference’ when applying to senior executive positions in national security.
Route Fifty
New Analysis Has Somewhat Better News for State, Local Public Pensions
But challenges and uncertainty persist, especially for deeply troubled retiree benefit systems in states like Kentucky and Illinois. “Some plans are still in real trouble.”
Pay & Benefits
Ballparking Your Retirement Benefit
A quick guide to estimating your retirement income.
Route Fifty
Amway Co-Founder’s Grandson Offers $500 for New Mich. Flag; ‘Bizarre’ Property Plan in Provo
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Top states for gun background checks in 2016; rental burdens in Chicago; and Portland’s “zombie house” action.
Nextgov
Watchdog: FBI Facial Recognition May Not Be Accurate
A new GAO report examined the Interstate Photo System, with more than 30 million photos, and the FBI’s face recognition capability.
Pay & Benefits
Former TSA Executive’s Excessive Bonuses Prompt Inquiry Into SES Awards
Senate Democrat wants OPM data on cash awards for top career officials, after it is revealed that the former TSA exec earned $90,000 in bonuses over 13 months.
Management
When It Comes to Workplace Noise, Millennials Can't Even
A new survey finds that fewer distractions outweigh freebies among young workers.
Oversight
Paul Ryan Calls for New Laws to Restrict Authority of ‘Arrogant’ Federal Bureaucrats
One proposal would fire feds accused of overspending federal dollars -- and charge them for the excess.
Nextgov
Oversight Lawmakers Demand Overdue Data Security Plan from Census
The Government Accountability Office says cybersecurity is a “critical” challenge for the agency.
Defense
Air Force Wants New Plane to Replace A-10, Fight ISIS
Generals float idea of new CAS aircraft — and beyond that, an “arsenal plane” or “flying Coke machine.”
Management
What Government Could Learn from the Golden State Warriors
Organizations get the results they’re designed to get.
Nextgov
You’ve Heard of the DATA Act. Now, Get Ready for the EDIT Act.
The Establishing Digital Interactive Transparency Act would require congressional bills posted online to include a “track changes-style system”showing all the tweaks made to legislation as it makes its way through Congress.
Oversight
Will Congress Reach an Agreement on Zika?
Lawmakers began formal talks on funding this week, as deadlines loom.
Oversight
Jimmy Carter Has a Few Suggestions For the Next President
Among his ideas: refresh the Supreme Court and reverse Citizens United.
Defense
The Senate Passed a Bill Requiring Women to Register For the Draft
Under the bill, women would have to register for the draft if they turned 18 on or after Jan. 1, 2018.
Oversight