Defense
Congress Keeps Cuts to Pentagon Travel Per Diems
The final version of the fiscal 2016 Defense authorization bill does not repeal a policy that resulted in lower per diems for long-term government travelers.
Management
Obama Vows Another Try on Gun Regulation
A president famed for his cool was visibly shaken; a politician noted for his calculation was ready for a fight he is likely to lose.
Oversight
The Senate Quietly Edits Obamacare
Bill that would overturn the Affordable Care Act’s expansion of the small-group insurance market.
Management
Why It's Not Looking Good for Women in the Workplace, in Seven Charts
Sheryl Sandberg says in a new paper that the glass ceiling is real.
Management
The Justice Department Invests in Combatting Recidivism
Attorney General Loretta Lynch announces a $53 million effort to keep newly released inmates out of jail.
Oversight
Play of the Day: How Presidential is Donald Trump?
The candidate has high negatives, but still leads in the polls.
Route Fifty
How Utah Is Trying to Curb the Growth of Its Prison Population
Adding more beds for inmates was going to be costly, so Beehive State leaders chose a different path. Gov. Herbert: ‘This is an example of a state leading.’
Pay & Benefits
Who Can You Trust?
If you hire a financial planner, make sure they’re qualified and put your interest above their own.
Route Fifty
As Joaquin Approaches, Christie Makes the Case That He Can Lead
The governor dredged up memories Thursday of hurricanes past to argue that he’s better prepared this time around.
Management
New Mapping Tool Could Help Hurricane Joaquin Victims
For most people, a power outage is an inconvenience, but for those who depend on electricity-powered medical equipment, it can become a death sentence.
Management
Sanders Raises $26 Million, Nears Clinton
The Vermont senator’s campaign announced its donation numbers in the third quarter.
Oversight
House GOP Looks to Regroup After McCarthy Benghazi Comments
Democrats are trying to capitalize on the likely next speaker’s assertion that put a partisan gloss on the Benghazi panel. Republicans want to move on.
Management
Top Obama Aide Recalls Tensions of 2008 Presidential Transition
Chris Lu praises new book on “history’s best” White House changeover.
Nextgov
Report: Pentagon Made Fewer than Half of Recommended Cyber Fixes Last Year
There are still 136 unresolved recommendations, a new report summary says.
Management
Measuring Success: Will It Play in Peoria?
Small-scale testing of government performance has large-scale payoffs.
Route Fifty
At Code for America, There’s Hope for Local Procurement Reform Amid Ongoing Struggles
‘The promise of technology and data transparency … is very exciting and will bring about change.’ But there’s a lot of work to do.
Nextgov
OPM Finally Begins Notifying Hacked Feds -- Via Snail Mail This Time
The letters will include a unique PIN the victim will need to register for the protections
Oversight
DHS Promises Accountability for Secret Service Agents Who Illegally Accessed Lawmaker’s Rejected Job Application
Chaffetz calls access "intimidating" and "scary."
Management
Obama Again Found Lacking in Open Government Efforts
Civil society groups call for faster FOIA, tougher policing of email record-keeping.
Pay & Benefits