Management
NOAA Makes It Official: 2015 Has Been Really Hot
Federal data shows that the world sweated through the warmest August on record—and the warmest summer, too.
Oversight
Lawmakers to EPA Chief: Fire Employees Over Self-Created Spill
Republicans accuse agency of operating "above the law."
Nextgov
VA Looking for 'Agile' Contractor to Design New Vets.gov in 2 Months
Vets.gov is intended to be a Web portal with a single sign-on veterans can use to access any VA services.
Route Fifty
Happy 50th Birthday, Empire State Plaza; Las Vegas' Painted Circles for Buskers
Also: West Virginia’s first gigabit city?
Pay & Benefits
Beware of Hucksters
Why you should consider creating a retirement club at your agency.
Management
How Coffee Can Screw Up Your Sleep Cycle
A new study reveals how caffeine impacts circadian rhythms—but could actually help certain people sleep better.
Oversight
Hillary Clinton Is Expertly Trolling the Republican Debate Again—This Time in Spanish
The Democratic frontrunner took some well-aimed potshots on Twitter.
Management
Debate Divides Candidates on National Security
Some looked ready to step into the commander-in-chief role, while others floundered on the debate’s main theme.
Nextgov
Federal Inspectors Want to Double-Check How Agencies Fared During ‘Cyber Sprint’
Ground-truthing is partly a way for IGs to maintain a role in information security oversight, now that DHS is in charge.
Oversight
With Shutdown Clock Ticking, House Republicans No Closer to Consensus
GOP leaders are now weighing multiple options for both funding the government and cracking down on Planned Parenthood.
Management
At The Debate, Republicans Gave Suggestions for Which Woman to Put on American Currency
Rosa Parks and Margaret Thatcher make appearances.
Defense
Bowe Bergdahl Faces a Preliminary Hearing Over Charges He Deserted His Post
The Army sergeant will be in court for a preliminary hearing into whether he deserted his post in Afghanistan.
Management
The Difference Between Public Affairs and Public Relations
When we are transparent we are rewarded with trust. The opposite of what is feared.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Ted Cruz Channels Ronald Reagan
The Texan has an advertisement that looks and sounds a lot like the Gipper's iconic 1980s bear ad.
Oversight
EXCLUSIVE: Senator Introduces Bill in Yet Another Attempt to Save the U.S. Postal Service
Lawmaker thinks he can finally capture his white whale by making everyone unhappy.
Nextgov
How the OPM Hackers Killed the Password
White House directives dating back to 2004 warned against only relying on passwords.
Management
Here's Everything Feds Need to Know About Wednesday's GOP Debates
Republican presidential candidates share their thoughts on reforming the federal government.
Route Fifty
Stats Shot: Which States Have the Most Residents Without Health Insurance?
New U.S. Census Bureau figures offer insight into how coverage levels in each of the 50 states have changed since the implementation of Obamacare.
Oversight
McConnell: GOP Will Barter Over Automatic Spending Cuts
The Senate majority leader suggested the two parties would negotiate over lifting budget caps, rather than passing a long-term continuing resolution.
Pay & Benefits