Defense
Senate Moves Defense Policy Bill One Step Closer to Obama’s Veto Pen
But enough Democrats got on board to give Republicans the votes to override it in the Senate.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Are Voters Souring on Donald Trump?
Late-night hosts look at the slumping GOP frontrunner.
Management
Federal Diversity Goals Are About High Performance, Not Compliance
It’s time to take advantage of our differences.
Management
Federal Employees to Be Honored for Achievements in Fighting Cancer, Ebola and More
Service to America Medal winners will be celebrated at black tie event in Washington.
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Maryland County Passes Tough Pesticide Rules Impacting Residential Lawns
Supporters of Montgomery County’s new restrictions say there’s insufficient regulation at the state and federal level.
Management
Mars Once Had a Magnetic Field and an Ocean. Where Did They Go?
A new mission is setting out to discover what happened to aspects of the red planet.
Nextgov
Congressman: OPM Hack Data Being Used to Attempt Identity Theft
Rep. Gerry Connolly’s assessment is at odds with what leaders of the intelligence community and OPM have said.
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A Federal ID Act Is ‘Getting REAL’ for These States
Four states, soon to be five, lack waivers that could save their residents from being turned away by airport security starting in January.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Earn 78% More Than Private Sector Workers, Study Finds
Cato Institute does not factor federal workers’ demographics or skill levels.
Management
Feds Are Happier At Work, But They’re Still Wary of Leadership
Employees are more engaged in their jobs, but faith in top management has decreased three percent since 2012, according to new viewpoint survey.
Pay & Benefits
The White House is Requesting $700K for Standing Desks
The Executive Office of the President appears to be aware that sitting all day has its downsides.
Management
The Justice Department is Setting Thousands of Early-Release Prisoners Free
6,000 convicts will be released in a few weeks.
Nextgov
House Expected to Green-light Bipartisan Bill Barring DHS from Reshuffling
The bipartisan measure was approved Sept. 30 by the Committee on Homeland Security and is expected to easily pass, as is, this evening.
Oversight
Co-Sponsors: Cybersecurity Bill to Resurface After Next Week’s Recess
A stalled information-sharing bill is expected to get a vote soon, despite opposition from some in the tech and civil-rights communities.
Oversight
Drone Firm Faces $1.9 FAA Million Fine for Unsanctioned Flights
The agency has proposed its largest ever fine of a company for unauthorized drone flights.
Management
OMB Pressured to Invoke Bush Directive Banning Earmarks
Budget director asked to enforce 2008 deterrent to spending on pet projects.
Management
Bridging the Millennial Soft Skills Gap
Young workers bring new talents, but need to learn the basics.
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When Residents Clash With Homeowner Associations, Some States Step In
Some states are creating ombudsman offices to handle the deluge of complaints that often land at state and local agencies.
Management
Senator Calls for Justice Department Probe of VA Relocation Funds Abuse
Blumenthal decries the “mindset that puts veterans last.”
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