Oversight
Bernie Sanders Addresses Postal Union to Decry USPS Privatization
Presidential hopeful’s speech created ‘electric’ atmosphere.
Management
HHS: Ten Million Will Be on Obamacare Exchanges by Next Year
The administration is targeting several groups to reach its enrollment goal, especially “young invincibles.”
Management
GSA Can Improve Measures for Curbing Costly Property Leases, GAO Says
Uncertainty of "holdovers" hinders space planning by agencies and private owners.
Defense
White House: We Are Not Disappointed in Afghanistan Troop Announcement
Press secretary Josh Earnest pushed back on reporters’ suggestions that President Obama must be disheartened by his decision to keep troops in the country.
Pay & Benefits
Looking for Expert Advice? TSP Has It.
The Thrift Savings Plan’s low administrative fees should make you think twice before moving your money.
Route Fifty
Campaign Finance Transparency Already Getting an Update in Illinois
Two months in, and the Illinois Sunshine site has added an API and data dictionary to assist with political and public policy influence storytelling.
Management
OMB and GSA Tout Progress in Federal Agencies ‘Buying as One’
Governmentwide bid aims to streamline purchasing and trim number of contracts.
Nextgov
White House Seeks Cyber Policy Guru
Duties include creating policy recommendations and reviewing governmentwide cybersecurity workforce policies, procedures and programs to close any existing gaps,
Pay & Benefits
Treasury Moves Debt Ceiling Deadline Closer
Congress will have two weeks to act upon returning from recess.
Route Fifty
What Body Camera Data Should Police Collect and When?
These questions should be answered at the time of BWC deployment.
Nextgov
Amid High Demand, Peace Corps Turns to Cloud
Using a cloud-based solution to also help fill volunteer openings across 140 countries is part of changes the agency made to personalize its recruitment efforts.
Oversight
Why Even Paul Ryan Cannot Save Republicans
He's got leadership skills and the respect of most of the conference, but Ryan still will disappoint the Freedom Caucus.
Management
'Grit' Isn't That Great, Research Shows
New research shows that some perseverance can be costly and unnecessary.
Route Fifty
Jurors Order Gun Shop to Pay $6 Million in Damages; Senator Aims to Outlaw Unloading of Adopted Kids
Also: One-third of Louisiana’s uninsured fall into coverage gap and Seattle highway tunnel crews set to start enormous soggy drilling project again.
Pay & Benefits
It's Official: Retirees Will Not Receive a COLA in 2016
This is only the third time in 40 years that there hasn’t been an adjustment.
Defense
Obama Expected to Announce U.S. Troops Will Remain in Afghanistan
Move comes as the Taliban continues to grow in strength, al-Qaeda remains in pockets and the Islamic State gains ground in Afghanistan.
Oversight
A Second GOP Lawmaker Suggests Benghazi Committee’s Aim is Harming Clinton Politically
Comments by a moderate New York congressman are adding to the firestorm around panel ahead of Clinton’s Oct. 22 appearance.
Defense
The Navy is Reinstating the Ancient Art of Celestial Navigation
Satellites and GPS are vulnerable to cyber attack. The tools of yesteryear are not.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Lincoln Chafee Just Wants You to Cut Him Some Slack
The Rhode Islander's debate performance left a lot to be desired.
Management