Oversight
Play of the Day: Russia's Actions Will Leave It 'Alone and Naked'
Late-night looks at Joe Biden's recent comments.
Defense One
Hagel Orders 'Troubling Gaps' Closed in DOD Background Checks, May Cut Clearances
Navy Yard shooting reviews prompt tougher ‘continuous evaluation’ of secret clearances. By Ben Watson and Kevin Baron
Management
USPS Slashing 10,000 Jobs in 2015
Agency looks to scale back its workforce to 400,000 employees in the coming years.
Nextgov
How Twitter Tracks the Flu
The social-media site can raise flags about the spread of the flu weeks before CDC data becomes available.
Management
Why Girls Get Called Bossy, and How to Avoid It
Leaders must earn admiration before they assert their authority.
Management
Group Wants White House to Release Documents on Ambassadorial Nominees
Association had threatened lawsuit against State Department in dispute over qualifications of those serving in high-level jobs overseas.
Nextgov
I’ll Pass on the Medical Grass to Treat PTSD
Sounds too much like street grass, which didn’t help.
Management
Inside the Boring but Crucial Federal Form That Gets Kids to College
The Obama administration has streamlined the financial aid application, but some students need more than a better website.
Nextgov
Administration Calls for Program to Continously Probe Personnel
After Navy Yard Shooting, officials want to connect computer systems used for issuing security clearances and ID cards.
Management
Security Clearance Reforms Include Better Access to Criminal Records and Greater Use of Social Media
Interagency panel’s recommendations on background checks focus on closing information gaps.
Nextgov
Feds Approve Medical Marijuana Study for Vets With PTSD
The research will target veterans with chronic, treatment-resistant PTSD.
Defense
Senators Rekindle Debate After High-Profile Military Sexual-Assault Case
Democrats Gillibrand and McCaskill both see vindication after charges are dismissed against Army general.
Defense
Navy Destroyer Will Stop Looking for Flight 370
Officials have decided that with the search area broadened significantly, long-range aircraft would be more efficient since they can cover a lot of distance in a short amount of time.
Management
The Navy Yard Shooting Could Have Been Prevented, Review Finds
But the Defense Department says it does not have the current capabilities to prevent such a large-scale attack.
Oversight
Obamacare Has Two Weeks to Enroll One Million People
Without a dramatic spike in enrollments, it's unlikely the administration will meet that goal.
Nextgov
Two States Want to Extend Obamacare Deadline Because of Glitchy Websites
Oregon's exchange doesn't work; Nevadans get error messages reminiscent of HealthCare.gov's early days.
Management
Performance Equals Motivation Times Ability
And the key to that equation is better managers.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Will the Real Crimeans Please Stand Up?
Jimmy Fallon wonders about the opinions of actual Crimeans.
Defense
Crumbling Guantanamo Buildings Pose Risks to Troops, Detainees
General also warns base lacks capacity to provide detainees certain types of emergency medical care.
Defense One