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CDC Tracks Cell Phone Location Data to Halt Ebola

Meanwhile, the Pentagon is adapting a WMD surveillance system to map the spread of the disease.

Oversight

Here's What Congress Has Next for the Secret Service

Both Republicans and Democrats have questions for the elite agency tasked for protecting the president. Specifically, whether it's actually doing that.

Oversight

Feds Should Keep an Eye on the Race to Replace Darrell Issa

The House panel that oversees the federal workforce is poised for a new leader.

Management

A Cover-Up in the Secret Service Scandal?

A new report says the White House knew more than it let on about dalliances with prostitutes in Cartagena.

Oversight

These Politicians Want to Close the U.S.-Mexico Border Because of Ebola

Some lawmakers fear that the virus could enter through the country's southern border.

Oversight

Federal Employees Could Still Receive a Transit Benefit Boost This Year

IRS, lawmaker renew call for tax package that includes retroactively doubling mass transit benefit.

Defense

Pentagon Scraps Afghan Air Fleet for Pennies on the Dollar

After spending $486 million on 20 planes for the Afghan Air Force, the Pentagon sold 16 for just $32,000.

Pay & Benefits

Which Agencies Log the Most Hours of ‘Official Time’ Spent on Union Business?

VA tops the list for total hours, but doesn’t make the top 10 for hours spent per bargaining unit employee.

Pay & Benefits

Making the Most of Your Money After You Retire

It pays to think ahead about how you will draw down your assets.

Nextgov

Millennials Kind of Clueless About Cybersecurity Careers

Millennials aren’t necessarily ready to take on the mantle of cyber savior.

Route Fifty

Preparing for the Next Big Flash Flood in Western North Carolina

Watch Jerry VeHaun, director of Buncombe County Emergency Services, discuss what he’s learned from 42 years dealing with floods.

Oversight

The Bipartisan Border Abuse Bill Congress is Ignoring

Bill would strengthen oversight and accountability of Customs and Border Protection.

Oversight

Sen. Mark Begich Is Making the Most of Obama's Cabinet

The Alaska Democrat has been steering clear of Obama during his tight Senate race. But that hasn't kept his representatives from the trail.

Management

The CDC Is Using Twitter to Explain Ebola for the Second Time in Two Months

And people have just as many questions about the virus as they did during August's online chat.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Best Name for the Fight Against ISIS

What's the best way to talk about armed conflict? Stephen Colbert gets in the Name Chamber 5000.

Management

Cool Videos: Rapping for Research

The NIH Common Fund puts on the moves for scientific breakthroughs.

Management

Millennials' Romance With Government is Short-Lived

Survey shows younger feds are enamored with public service, but don’t see it as a long-term prospect.