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
USDA Forest Service Maps the 'Wildland-Urban Interface,' or Areas Most Vulnerable to Wildfire
The agency has plotted where human development comes dangerously close to nature.
Oversight
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy Announces Run for Speaker
McCarthy is the overwhelming favorite for the position, but his path won’t be easy.
Oversight
Upcoming Ozone Rules Don't Have Many Fans
Environmentalists are ready to be disappointed by the EPA’s new standards, but manufacturing groups won’t be happy either.
Management
Jeb Bush Unveils Energy Plan
The GOP contender says his economic growth targets depend on cutting regulations and handing more power to states.
Oversight