Management
TSA Buyers Reach Out to Minority Small Business Contractors
Homeland Security procurement chief touts her office as “the organization” for businesses.
Nextgov
When Should Vets Use Mobile Apps for PTSD Treatment? VA Wants To Know
The department is doing research on whether clinical psychologists can help.
Management
The Correct Criticism of Obama’s Vacation Habits is That He Should Take More, Not Less
Trump ultimately prevailed; Obama is visiting Baton Rouge this week. We should all be glad he waited until his vacation was over, though.
Nextgov
Clinton Email Saga Continues with 'Spillage' Request
Rep. Jason Chaffetz also asked the FBI for an inventory of electronic devices and documents obtained from Clinton’s aides containing classified government data.
Oversight
Obama Management Team Pushes Shared Services as Funding Remains in Limbo
GSA official says agencies want to integrate administrative functions.
Defense
Is Donald Trump Reversing His Stance on Immigration?
The Republican nominee is pledging to follow an approach that resembles President Obama's.
Route Fifty
Incivility in City Council Chambers Sparks Debate in Austin
In a blog post, Mayor Steven Adler laments that too often those who testify before the City Council do not receive the respect they deserve.
Management
Does the World Need the Clinton Foundation?
Some say a promise to abstain from foreign donations isn’t enough; others say the services the organization provides in the developing world are essential.
Management
Obama in Louisiana: 'I Don’t Worry Too Much About Politics'
The president, facing criticism that he remained on vacation during the historic flooding, toured some of the worst-hit areas on Tuesday.
Nextgov
How the Cloud Can Shake Legacy Tech Out of Agencies
Riverbed Technology IT executives Jerry Kennelly and Davis Johnson share insight into the government’s tech challenges, legacy systems and why Silicon Valley matters more than ever to government.
Route Fifty
Appeals Court Ruling on ‘California Rule’ for Pensions; Colo. Cops Busted Over ‘Pokémon Go’ Pursuit
Also in our State & Local Daily Digest: Alaska’s law on moose roadkill theft; transparency fight in Pittsburgh; space balloon project in Ariz. county prompts questions over gift ban violation.
Oversight
IRS Reaches Out to 'Gig Economy' Taxpayers
New resource center helps freelancers, those in online sharing businesses.
Route Fifty
Business Taxes in U.S. Cities to Draw New Scrutiny
How to evaluate effectiveness of incentives and exemptions.
Oversight
Questions About Hillary's Health: The Birtherism of 2016
Led by Rudy Giuliani, surrogates for the struggling Trump campaign are trying to seed doubts about the Democratic candidate's fitness for office.
Management
Hillary Clinton's Latest Email Scapegoat: Colin Powell
The Democratic presidential nominee has reportedly said privately that the former secretary of state encouraged her to use a personal address for State Department business.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump Tries to Appeal to Minority Voters
"What the hell do you have to lose?" asks the GOP candidate.
Management
Is Telework Really Benefitting Your Agency?
Most organizations don’t collect enough data to actually know.
Tech