Oversight
McCarthy Credits Benghazi Committee with Hurting Clinton’s Poll Numbers
The House majority leader, running for speaker, said the GOP-led committee has helped erode the Democratic front-runner’s “unbeatable” aura.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Reach Deal to Cut DoD Workforce, Overhaul Military Retirement
Pentagon offices would have to shed staff by 25 percent over five years.
Oversight
Republican Leaders Preparing to Make Deal on Raising Spending Caps
It’s unclear how far they will be willing to go.
Oversight
John Boehner's Attempt to Fix Things Before He Leaves Congress
He wants to "clean the barn up" before he leaves Congress. Here's what that could mean.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Putin and Obama Have an Awkward Meeting in New York
The two presidents shook hands, ate lunch and held talks during the United Nations General Assembly.
Management
Please Don’t Talk About THAT
It's high time everybody in the organization gets to have their say.
Route Fifty
Stats Shot: How Has the Number of People Receiving Food Stamp Benefits in Each State Changed Since 2010?
In most places, the average number of people participating in the SNAP program remains high compared to where it was then.
Nextgov
‘Inconsistent’ Scores Mar Annual Cyber Report Card, GAO Says
IG inspections of agencies’ cybersecurity practices may not tell the whole story.
Management
Why Your Strategy Is Failing
To keep the team invested, make sure you have all your ducks in a row.
Management
Obama Officials Defend Fair Pay Rule Against ‘Blacklist’ Charges
Contractors, GOP lawmakers warn of record-keeping burden.
Route Fifty
Wyoming’s New Cybersecurity Proposal; Virginia’s New Massive Solar Project
Also: Frenso prepared to get tough on code enforcement.
Defense
Troops Would Get Paid On Time During Shutdown Under Bill
Republican reintroduces Pay Our Military Act, which would also ensure some civilians do not miss a paycheck if government closes.
Management
What the FBI Crime Stats Can – And Can't – Tell Us About Crime
The bureau released its national crime statistics for 2014 on Monday, but there are important caveats.
Defense
John McCain: Pentagon’s Lack of Cyber Policy Is Illegal
Senators pressed Defense and intelligence officials on rules of war for cyberspace at a Tuesday hearing.
Route Fifty
Are Florida’s Hospitals Price Gouging Patients?
The Sunshine State’s governor thinks so, and he’s pushing cost transparency legislation to inform patients’ healthcare decisions.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Will Pay 7.4 Percent More Toward Health Care Premiums in 2016
On average, the rise of overall premium costs doubled compared to last year's increase.
Nextgov
NASA Names New CIO
Renee Wynn began her term as NASA's new CIO after more than two decades working for the Environmental Protection Agency.
Pay & Benefits
IRS Gave Executive Bonuses Totaling $6 Million Over Five Years
Tax Analysts’ FOIA suit details 1,269 performance awards averaging $4,483.
Management
Gender Inequality Is Costing the World $28 Trillion
A new report quantifies what enlightened employers have long known: gender parity in the workforce has enormous value.
Management