Nextgov
Commentary: Drones Aren’t Just for Killing and Spying
Expanded societal roles for unmanned systems raise technical and cultural challenges.
Management
Former EPA Chief Presses Obama on Chemical Safety
Shutdown has delayed some meetings on improving safety.
Pay & Benefits
Shutdown Could Halt Feds' Leave Accrual
Employees already furloughed from sequestration will stop earning time off first.
Nextgov
Get Ready For Data-Driven Romance
Or: How we’ll learn to stop worrying and let computers take the lead.
Nextgov
The CIA Didn't Trust Snowden, Even Back in 2009
Edward Snowden had a negative report placed in his CIA personnel file, but that red flag didn't keep him out of NSA's highly classified computer network.
News
Do Lawmakers Fear Mobs of Angry Feds?
According to one report, they're beefing up security at district offices.
Oversight
Grim-Faced Optimism as Fiscal Talks Continue
White House characterizes talks as helpful, but says there has been no breakthrough.
Pay & Benefits
Patience Wearing Thin Among Those Most Affected by Shutdown
Closings prompt some to think about other lines of work.
Nextgov
Hackers ‘Friend’ Turkey, Rig Presidential Elections and Trade Trader Secrets
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Defense
Patriot Act Architect Plans Bill to Deconstruct NSA
'NSA has gone far beyond the intent of the Patriot Act,' says Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner.
Oversight
Staff Furloughs Have Lawmakers Providing Face-to-Face Service
One outcome of the federal closures is increased, direct access to your member of Congress.
Defense One
Obama Signs Bill to Reinstate Troop Death Benefits During the Shutdown
President Obama signed the bill Thursday after the Fisher House Foundation offered to pay death benefits to families of fallen troops during the shutdown. By Stephanie Gaskell
Defense One
House Republicans Accuse the Pentagon of Shutdown ‘Politics’
Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale was berated by House Armed Services Committee members who accused the administration of using furloughs ‘for political purposes.’ By Stephanie Gaskell
Nextgov
Health Exchange Website Failures Were Both Predicted and Predictable
And that’s why the administration’s bungling of HealthCare.gov is so baffling.
Nextgov
Vets and Widows Blast VA Over Toxic Pain Killer Prescriptions
Opioids are addictive and deadly.
Management
Americans' Satisfaction With U.S. Government Hits Record Low
Just 18 percent of citizens are satisfied with the way the country is being run, the lowest in more than 40 years.
Management
National Weather Service Forecasts Frustration of Federal Workers
Weather Service employee in Alaska inscribes "PLEASE PAY US" into a forecast.
Management
More Agencies Announce Furlough Plans
NRC, federal courts and State Department will furlough their employees if shutdown continues.
Management