Management
Cutting Red Tape: It's Time to Sweat the Small Stuff
Large program waste is easy to see, but don't overlook the daily complexities.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A Prerecorded Reaction To The President's Speech
Stephen Colbert had some thoughts hours before Obama spoke.
Management
The Complete Guide to Having a Productive Weekend
Rest up and stay away from monotony are just two of the tips.
Defense One
Islamic State Unites Congress, But Lawmakers Diverge on the Way Forward
The Islamic State may have provoked rare unity in a dysfunctional Congress -- but lawmakers’ support for Obama’s strategy comes with crucial caveats. By Molly O’Toole
News
Can't Get Tickets to the White House Tour? Try This Instead.
A new museum showcases some historical gems.
Oversight
Are Federal Agencies Spending Millions to Stop IGs from Doing Their Jobs?
Three inspectors general tell House panel of document denials they say violate law.
Nextgov
Why QR Code Readers Could Replace Pen-and-Paper Signatures at Some Agencies
Verizon ID service makes it possible to ink contracts or access government watch lists by pointing phones at QR codes.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Can Donate to More Charities, But Will They?
The annual Combined Federal Campaign runs through Dec. 15.
Defense
Vote on Spending Bill Postponed Amid Syria Debate
White House wants authority to arm Syrian rebels, but Republicans are wary.
Management
Obamacare Hasn’t Driven Up Employers' Health Care Premiums
Employer-based health care coverage is seeing modest price increases.
Oversight
House Benghazi Select Committee Finally Gets Around to Holding a Hearing
The special House committee had disappeared from public view after it was created in May.
Defense
John Kerry Stops in Baghdad Ahead of Obama Speech
The unannounced visit gave Kerry the opportunity for a public show of support with Iraq's new, more inclusive government.
Oversight
Oversight Chairman Issa Remains the Richest Member of Congress
Issa has a net worth of $357.25 million, triple that of runner up Michael McCaul.
Management
Henry Kissinger and Hillary Clinton Continue Crushing on Each Other
Kissinger said Clinton ran the State Department more effectively than he did.
Nextgov
Is There Any Part of Government That Hasn’t Been Hacked Yet?
A cybersecurity official from the FBI offers a stark answer.
Management
8 a.m. Is the Most Anxious Hour
Crisis Text Line's data troves reveal the times of day and days of the week when we feel bullied, depressed, or alone.
Defense
Things Are Breaking Obama’s Way in the War Against the Islamic State
As Americans see the group as a threat, Obama can point to positive dispatches arriving from the frontlines.
Nextgov
Army Eyes 4G Cellular Tech for Combat Communications
Could this be the beginning of the end for JTRS?
Pay & Benefits
Shutdown-Averting Spending Bill Would Allow Fed Pay Raise
House GOP measure would keep government open through mid-December and would not block Obama’s proposed 1 percent raise.
Management