Oversight
Federal Health Officials Face Questions from All Sides on Capitol Hill
Democrats are focused on budget cuts to health agencies, while GOP questions the competence of the U.S. response to the Ebola crisis.
Management
Drinking Coffee, for Your Health
Research suggests that a person's consumption of the beverage is determined in part by his or her DNA—and that its benefits could extend beyond a caffeine buzz.
Defense
The Campaign Against ISIS Finally Has a Name
The operation to "degrade and destroy" the Islamic State shall be known as "Inherent Resolve."
Oversight
Mark Udall Touts NSA Reform (and Dings Obama) in Bid to Save Senate Seat
One of the Senate’s fiercest critics of government surveillance is attempting to leverage his track record on the issue to salvage his reelection.
Management
Data Is Driving STEM Recruitment
From heat maps to workforce demographics, the search for talent is on.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Newest Midterm Debate Strategy
Running against the president works for both parties.
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A New Way to Find Federal Contracting Information
GovTribe’s free alternative to FBO hits the Web.
Pay & Benefits
Some Defense Travelers Will Have Their Per Diem Rates Cut
To save money, the department is reducing the amount employees on extended travel can spend on food and lodging.
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Is FedRAMP Toothless? Rogue Cloud Systems Abound at Agencies, IGs Say
Auditors chalked up the missed deadline, in part, to a leadership vacuum.
Route Fifty
California Practices for Next Big Earthquake Amid New Warnings
Seismic risk to Bay Area water infrastructure creates new regional worries.
Management
Obama to Federal Agencies: Hire More Unemployed People, Debtors
OPM spells outs how to follow through on a White House promise to avoid discrimination against the long-term unemployed.
Management
Government Failures Illustrate the Need for Risk Management
Survey: Chief financial officers question the value of clean audits; are concerned about recruits’ pay.
Management
Let’s Give Federal Leaders the Digital Toolkit They Need
Better access to social media and analytics is vital.
Management
Dallas Hospital Workers Strayed From CDC Ebola Guidelines
Employees put on too many layers of protective gear and in at least one case, failed to follow travel restrictions.
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HHS Awards Contract for Ebola Vaccine Shown to be 100 Percent Effective in Animal Tests
Pentagon also backs vaccine from Profectus Biosciences.
Defense
The Army's Answer to Its Identity Crisis
Service leaders laid out what the future looks like without a large ground operation and with a smaller budget.
Management
An Attorney General Deferred
Democrats don't want a divisive battle over Eric Holder's replacement before the midterms.
Management
Controversial VA Procurement Executive Resigns Before She Can Be Fired
VA says it had no way to stop Susan Taylor, accused of conflict of interest, from retiring.
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