Defense
Obama: Stopping Ebola 'Must Be a Priority for the World'
The president, at a U.N. address Thursday, called on all countries to do more to fight the outbreak.
Route Fifty
West Virginia's Boy Scout Amendment; Texas State Auditor's Big UNT Findings
Also in our State & Local roundup: Stories from Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J., Los Angeles City Hall and Eugene, Ore.
Oversight
Eric Holder Will Resign as Attorney General
Holder is expected to leave office once a successor is confirmed.
Oversight
House Incumbent Campaigns As a 'Doctor' Rather Than 'Congressman'
Rep. Dan Benishek decides "doctor" sounds better given Congress' dismal approval ratings.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Absurd Art of the Congressional Attack Ad
Challengers to incumbent lawmakers are not above slinging mud.
Management
OPM Needs a Mission—Not a Funeral
What we were saying 20 years ago about human resources management.
Route Fifty
Toledo Mayor’s Warning to Great Lakes Cities: ‘Make a Plan’
Ohio city’s water crisis called a ‘canary in a coal mine.’
Nextgov
FBI Can’t Find Files After Spending $550M to Digitize Them
Fumbling with computerized case-management system leaves less time for investigations, IG says.
Defense
U.S. Can't Confirm If Airstrikes Killed the Leader of Khorasan Group
Group said to have been plotting an "imminent" strike on American or European targets.
Defense
The Number of Mass Shootings in the U.S. Is Going Up
FBI report looks at shootings from 2000 to 2013.
Management
A Pugnacious Obama Takes on (Most of) the World
Obama names and shames Russia; buries the myth of Middle East 'linkage'; and promises to lead the fight against barbarism, in a temperamentally different sort of speech.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies Are Paying More to Avoid Costly Discrimination Adjudication
An analysis shows the amount of money doled out to settle employees’ informal and formal EEO complaints has increased.
Management
Justice Has Indicted Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino for Tax Evasion
The former "Jersey Shore" star is in trouble.
Route Fifty
Watch How Austin Is Implementing Its Universal Recycling Ordinance
The Texas capital has an ambitious plan to be a zero-waste city.
Nextgov
Disarray or Dream Team? DHS Cyber Efforts Under Scrutiny
DHS insists it’s building a strong cyber team, but spate of departures loom large.
Nextgov
When the Government Sends You a Text Message, Take Note
Local governments make better use of SMS.
Management
Great Organizations Build on Their Successes
Government leaders need to highlight the inspirational work across their organizations.
Management
Grand Canyon Park Gets Creative to Attract Bids on Concessions Contract
Park Service taps cash from other parks to pay down debt to the current contractor and make the new agreement more attractive.
Management
Who You Marry Affects Your Success at Work
Conscientious people are good for their spouse’s work success for a few reasons, say experts.
Management