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
How Well Are the Bosses Bossing?
Nowhere in the annual review process are you rating your supervisor.
Route Fifty
Making the Case for Cyber Defense Spending in Local Government
Here’s how IT leaders in one Arizona county are working to demonstrate the return on cybersecurity investments: “When [decisionmakers] see that value, it makes sense.”
Nextgov
The Federal Register's Archives Go Digital
The plan is to digitize more than 14,500 issues, currently only viewable in hard copy.
Management
Customs and Border Protection Official Not Guilty of Prohibited Hiring
Judge criticizes Office of Special Counsel’s pursuit of case involving rigged job ads.
Route Fifty
Southern Maine’s Mystery Odor; Crippling U.S. Passenger Rail Shutdown Looms
Also: Amarillo’s five-month ‘wild ride’ of dysfunction and good news from the South Carolina flood zone.
Nextgov
What’s Next for Digital Government? Look Beyond ‘Silicon Valley Superheroes’
The next phase of the strategy to inculcate innovative digital practices in the halls of government might be to focus on the smartest people already in the room.
Oversight
Bill Would Stop IRS From Rehiring Employees It Already Fired for Misconduct
Lawmakers introduce measure after auditors found IRS took back malfeasant workers.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Benefits At Risk, an Expansion of Navy Paternity Leave and More
A roundup of federal pay and benefits news.
Management
FBI: New Chip Credit Cards Aren’t a Fraud Cure-all
While new credit cards with chips are more secure than your old magnetic-stripe cards, there are still some flaws.
Oversight
Texas Rep. Bill Flores Starts Lobbying for Speaker Votes
While everyone waits for Paul Ryan, at least one hopeful is directly reaching out to colleagues about the job.
Pay & Benefits