Management
Former Convicts Make Bad Employees — And Other Hiring Myths Big Data Expose
Think experience matters? It doesn’t. Concerned that job-hoppers, the long-term unemployed, or even ex-convicts make bad hires? They don’t.
Management
Chart Shows U.S. Running Out of Cash As Soon As Oct. 18
Government reached its public debt limit on May 19, but Treasury has taken measures to keep money flowing.
Pay & Benefits
Independent Agency Makes Headway on Furlough Appeals
MSPB begins to consolidate and adjudicate record number of appeals.
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7 Reasons Why iPhone Fingerprint Security Might Not Be So Secure
NSA, pockets and wood slicers can all foil Apple’s iTouch biometric ID tool, security pros say.
Management
Obama Nominates Consulting Executive to Fill Management Chief Void
President picks McKinsey & Co. official as deputy director for management.
Oversight
Play of the Day: ‘Mr. Magoo’ Came Up With the Solution
The Daily Show compares John Kerry's Syrian luck to the 1960s cartoon character.
Management
5 Ways to Get Your Conference Approved
Tips for planning off-site gatherings in a post-scandal budget environment.
Defense One
The Obama Doctrine
This wasn’t just an address to the nation about Syria, it was a major foreign policy speech that finally spells out the Obama Doctrine. By Stephanie Gaskell
Defense
Obama Pledges to Consider Syria Plan, While Keeping Threat of a Strike
President says he will continue to pursue congressional authorization for military intervention.
Oversight
House Stopgap Spending Measure Would Help Agencies Dodge Furloughs
Continuing resolution keeps the government running until Dec. 15 -- and the sequester in place.
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More Aggressive Oversight of Agency FOIA Compliance Is Needed, GAO Says
OGIS lacks firm goals for reviewing Freedom of Information Act responses.
Defense One
One Veteran’s Battle to Bring His Afghan Interpreter to the United States
It took five years, amid constant death threats from the Taliban, to get one Army unit’s Afghan interpreter and his family to the United States. There has to be a better way. By Matt Zeller
Pay & Benefits
VA Execs Will Leave if Congress Bans Bonuses, Group Says
Professional association calls targeting of top managers unfair and unhelpful.
Oversight
Will a Busy Fall Congressional Schedule Derail Postal Reform?
Oversight leaders say they are pressing ahead despite several potential roadblocks.
Nextgov
Justice Department Websites May Go Open Source
The agency wants to move to Drupal, which supports about one-fourth of dot-gov sites.
Nextgov
When It's at the Border, Your Data Is Fair Game — Even on Your Laptop
No need for a warrant in the international zone at O'Hare airport.
Tech
Agency Heads Explain Their Use of Personal Email Accounts
Better training needed in records compliance at EPA, Energy, CFTC.
Management
Unless You Live in Europe, You Are More Likely to Be Hired Than Fired in the Fourth Quarter
A new survey shows companies all across the globe are looking to boost jobs.
Oversight
Republicans Want Lawmakers, Staff to Foot Obamacare Bill
Legislation would prohibit government from subsidizing cost of congressional health insurance plans on exchanges.
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