Oversight
Chemical Safety Board Chief Warns of Deadly Factory Explosions
The embattled chairman is frustrated by the glacial pace of efforts to regulate manufacturing dust.
Management
Want to Thrive? 5 Lessons From Zeke About How to Live Well
Another perspective on how to live in the moment and when to move on.
Defense
Police Departments Keep Losing Their Military Humvees and Assault Rifles
At least four police departments have had their Pentagon issued Humvees stolen in the last five years.
Oversight
Homeland Security Spent Millions on Vehicles It Rarely Used
The department lacks a central tracking system, which makes it difficult to enforce governmentwide policies.
Oversight
Why Congress Won't Help Jennifer Lawrence
Or the thousands of less famous women who've been unfairly victimized.
Management
Halliburton to Pay $1 Billion for BP Oil Spill
The majority of the settlement will go to local residents and businesses who were seeking damages from the multi-billion dollar behemoth.
Nextgov
Next CTO Reportedly Waiting for Security Clearance
Google exec Megan Smith said to be the White House’s top choice.
Management
White House Touts Regulatory Neighborliness With Canada
The goal is to reduce economic barriers.
Defense One
Islamic State Militant Beheads U.S. Journalist Steven Sotloff in Video, Group Says
As they warned they would, Islamic State fighters beheaded American Steven Sotloff, says intel group. By Kevin Baron
Route Fifty
Maine Wildlife Officials Want to Scuttle Bear-Hunting Referendum
State says Question 1 would ‘cripple’ its ability to control the bear population.
Management
Risk Management: Creating Organizational Self-Defense
How to head off problems before they become a full-blown agency scandal.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Gains in August
All the funds except for international stocks posted positive returns last month.
Insights
What's the One Thing Cyber Hawks and Privacy Advocates Can Agree On?
Exploiting wireless network vulnerabilities for law enforcement purposes is a bad idea.
Route Fifty
Albuquerque’s Mayor Faces Heat After Controversial Veto
Petition calls for recall after Richard Berry blocks ballot proposals, including one on marijuana decriminalization.
Management
The White House’s Roster is Starting to Resemble Google’s List of Former Employees
Obama administration is looking to another pool of private-sector talent to boost the staff.
Defense
Libyan Militia Now Controls U.S. Embassy Compound in Tripoli
A Libyan militia group says it has "secured" a U.S. Embassy compound in Tripoli, with the hope that foreign diplomats will return to their posts.
Management
To Be More Productive at Work, Put a Plant on Your Desk
The greening of offices that had previously been “lean” was associated with a 15% increase in productivity.
Oversight
Play of the Day: What You Missed This Labor Day Weekend
Late-night TV catches up after the holiday.
Nextgov