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Management
The Many Gaffes and Misstatements of Donald Trump
From the size of his airplane to the source of his campaign money, the GOP frontrunner continues making factually untrue claims
Oversight
Congress Returns From Recess Facing Dec. 11 Deadline to Avoid a Shutdown
Battles also lie ahead over climate talks, Obamacare and Planned Parenthood.
Management
One Way Obama Can’t Outrun Congress on Climate Change
Big nations and private-sector titans arrived in Paris vowing to open their wallets for green energy technology. But can the U.S. make good on its promise?
Nextgov
Leaked Pentagon Bomber Data, Scoop Up Toy Company Details on Kids, and Pinch Credit Cards from Wisconsin Resort
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Route Fifty
L.A.'s Plan to Send Letters to Those Who Drive Through Prostitution Zones
Also in our Thanksgiving news roundup: Nebraska is ready for California’s thirsty ‘wolves,’ and Huntsville prepares to dominate Alabama.
Management
Brain Connections Predict How Well You Can Pay Attention
Understanding why the mind wanders.
Management
How to Get More Dads to Take Paternity Leave: Pay Them
There are many research-backed reasons for parents to take leave.
Pay & Benefits
Recoup Some Savings During Open Season
You may even be able to offset your spending on holiday shopping.
Nextgov
Secret DHS Audit Could Prove Governmentwide Hacker Surveillance Isn’t Really Governmentwide
The intrusion-prevention system, named EINSTEIN 3 Accelerated, garnered both ridicule and praise following the OPM hack.
Nextgov
Emma, USCIS' New Virtual Assistant, Can Soon Answer Your Visa Questions
A rudimentary, text-based version of more advanced virtual assistants such as Apple's Siri, Emma interprets typed questions and direct users to relevant parts of the USCIS website.
Management
Thanksgiving Comes During a National Debate Over Syrian Refugees
Last November, politicians sparred over Obama’s executive action on immigration. This year, it’s the Syrian refugee debate that’s tapping into concerns about American identity.
Defense
Kunduz Investigation Blames Aircrew, SOF Commander, Computers
The top U.S. general in Afghanistan detailed a stunning list of “tragic but avoidable” human and technology failures that doomed the Médecins Sans Frontières hospital.
Management
Jane’s World: The Daunting Role of a Middle Manager
Efficiency, engagement and innovation start in the middle.
Nextgov
FDA Crowdsourcing its Way to Precision Medicine. But What About Security?
A team at FDA is in the midst of launching PrecisionFDA, a cloud-based platform so researchers can work together.
Defense
Obama's Speech Before Thanksgiving: There is No 'Specific, Credible Threat' to the Homeland
The president attempted to reassure a panicked populace in the wake of the Paris attacks.
Pay & Benefits
Disabled Veteran Leave Law Only Applies to New Title 5 Feds
OPM reminds agencies that certain wounded warriors hired on, or after Nov. 5, 2016, are eligible for 104 hours of up-front sick leave.
Tech
How a Digital Swat Team Drove Home Obama’s College Scorecard
The administration brought in techies after three years of controversy.
Management
The Kasich Campaign Releases Trump Attack Ads
The Republican frontrunner has surged in the polls by taking a tough stance on immigration—and if critics want to stop him, that’s what they need to attack.
Oversight