Management
The Surprising Benefits of Being More Fully Present at Work
It's really about respecting the people you depend on.
Nextgov
Watchdog: Privacy Laws Aren't Keeping Up with Facial Recognition Technology
In a new report, GAO warns consumers that existing federal privacy laws do not expressly limit how businesses can use images of their faces.
Management
Watchdog Faults Accounting in Government’s Consolidated Financial Statement
Treasury and OMB should strengthen controls to account for end-of-year changes.
Route Fifty
An Unprecedented Fishing Ban in Minnesota; Should Georgia Be Renamed the ‘Blueberry’ State?
Also: The long list of Texas officials in legal trouble and secret oil-train information in New Jersey.
News
A Government Shutdown Looks Increasingly Likely
Pundits are predicting ‘a train wreck’ on Capitol Hill.
Management
What Will Be Obama's Green Legacy?
New climate-change regulations could make him the environmentally friendly president—if he survives the brutal assaults coming his way.
Management
Clinton Releases Her Tax Returns
On the same week State put out a batch of her emails, the Democratic front-runner released her tax filings since 2007.
Management
Marines: The F-35 is Ready for War
Seven years late, the Joint Strike Fighter is deemed ready to fight.
Management
How to Restore Public Trust in Government, Without Paying a Single Cent
Removing communication barriers is key.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Human and Panda Residents in D.C. Have the Same Rights
Last Week Tonight tackles Congressional representation of the nation's capital this week.
Nextgov
Hackers Copy Secret Army Files, Follow United Fliers, and Expose Planned Parenthood Employee Names
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Route Fifty
Felony Indictments for Texas’ Attorney General; Is There Still Canadian Trash in Michigan?
Also: Missoula’s high-tech parking meters and conservative support for medical marijuana in Maryland.
Oversight
The Donald Trump Conundrum
How should his Republican rivals handle him at the debate? And who might inherit his supporters?
Nextgov
White House Details ‘Cyber Sprint’ Progress, Says Congress Needs to Lift Sequester for Security Improvements
The White House released the overdue progress report on agency cybersecurity improvements following the massive OPM hack.
Management
Speed Up Efforts to Standardize Spending Data, Watchdog Tells Agencies
The administration is making progress on implementing the DATA Act, but needs to move faster, GAO says.
Nextgov
Obama Says Customer Experience is a Big Deal. Is it?
In recent years, the White House has prioritized customer experience as a pillar for government success.
Pay & Benefits
More Delays Hold Back OPM Hack Victims From Receiving Protection Benefits
Request for offers from contractors now not expected until next week.
Management
One Year After Scathing Report of Abuses, Patent Office Telecommuters Win Review Panel's Blessing
National Academy finds program to be mostly healthy, backs small improvements in controls against time-card abuse.
Management