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OPM’s IT Security Overhaul Remains Under Scrutiny
In a new report made public today, the agency’s internal watchdog blasts the agency for dismissing the findings of an emergency report issued earlier this summer.
Pay & Benefits
Scott Walker Promises to Eliminate ‘Corrosive’ Federal Unions Entirely
Republican presidential contender expects to defeat any legal challenges from the labor groups.
Oversight
When the House of Representatives Can Sue the President
A federal judge ruled that Congress has standing to sue Obama for his administration’s health care spending. Can the challenge succeed?
Management
Homeland Security Can't Keep Track of All Its Warehouses
Inspector general says more-accurate inventories could save money.
Route Fifty
In Every State, Gains in Income Trail Growth in Economy
The state-level look shows that some of the biggest gaps are in prospering energy states like North Dakota and Wyoming.
Nextgov
Can Social Media Tracking Make Medication Safer?
FDA is considering analyzing social media data to learn more about product safety.
Management
The Best Way to Figure Out How Many Hours of Sleep You Need
Some work better with less shut-eye, but not many.
Oversight
Lawmakers Look to Bring More Former Felons to Federal Ranks
Broad, bipartisan coalition wants to "ban the box" at federal agencies.
Management
It’s Still Hard to Find Good Agency Performance Data in One Place
GAO calls for greater transparency on methods for gauging progress.
Route Fifty
So Much Official Passive Aggressiveness in New York; Utah’s Booming Booze Business
Also: California city faces stiff water fines and Richmond’s municipal woes.
Oversight
Legislation Would Give VA Health Care Workers MSPB Appeal Rights If They’re Fired
Lawmakers consider tweaking language to make sure 190,000 employees don’t receive an additional venue for appealing personnel decisions.
Management
How Insecure Leaders Can Sabotage Productivity
It’s amazing what some will do to keep themselves from being outshined.
Oversight
Abortion Politics the Biggest Obstacle to Avoiding a Shutdown
GOP leaders hope that separate bills on abortion and Planned Parenthood will mollify conservatives, but the path to avoiding a shutdown remains murky.
Oversight
Talks Over Keeping the Government Open Continue
Planned Parenthood is part of those discussions, and also is in the spotlight as a panel tackles two bills to strengthen enforcement of existing abortion laws.
Nextgov
FBI and DHS Warn of Security Risks from the Internet of Things
Wearables, thermostats and insulin dispensers and other everyday objects are not hack proof.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Donald Trump Wants to Do What With His Daughter?
The candidate's mouth gets him in trouble again.
Nextgov
Hackers Spy on UK for ISIS, Eavesdrop on Cal State Sex Assault Class, and Hijack Energy Dept. Systems
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Route Fifty
As Feds Feel Heat Over Colorado Toxic Mine Mess, Tourist Towns Seek Superfund Solution
Local official: “We’re thinking big here; we’re not thinking small, because this is a problem that America has, period.”
Management
We’re Not Actually That Busy, But We’re Great at Pretending We Are
Feeling pressure to appear swamped in the office? You're not alone.
Pay & Benefits