Oversight
Man Who Trained Feds on How to Beat Polygraph Tests Heads to Prison
Two federal contractors with Top Secret Security clearances were among Chad Dixon’s customers.
Nextgov
How Soon Before Obama's Bodyguards Don Google Glass?
The Secret Service, Army and DARPA are considering intelligent eyewear for field assignments.
Defense
What Does Obama Get From a Syria Compromise Besides Political Relief?
President now has an easier case to make.
Oversight
Play of the Day: What to Do With Dictators in Syria and North Korea
Kim and Assad are subjects of late-night humor.
Management
You Won’t Get a Trophy, But Go Ahead—Fail
Growing up with excessive praise can make real success look scary. But it's time to get started.
Defense One
Americans Staunchly Opposed to Military Intervention in Syria
New poll suggests that Americans want Obama to find another way to avert a military response to the crisis in the Middle East. By Ronald Brownstein
Nextgov
Second Round of Solicitations Added to Simplified Federal Contracting Site
The RFP-EZ beta site gets a reboot.
Management
Defense Audit Agency Says Sequester Caused It to Leave Money on the Table
$11 million cut in auditing budget cost $74 million in excess contractor payments, DCAA says.
Management
Anti-Contractor Rhetoric as Common as Fed-Bashing, Industry Says
Group suggests acquisition reforms to counter grim budget and talent drain.
Oversight
House to Vote This Week on Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown
Continuing resolution would likely keep sequestration in place.
Defense
Russia and Syria Like John Kerry's 'Rhetorical' Idea for Averting War
Secretary of State offered the idea in response to a journalist's question.
Management
5 Reasons More Communication Isn’t Better
Just because you’re connected doesn’t mean you’re connecting.
Nextgov
Superstar Programmers Can Get Paid as Much as Pro Athletes
A change in Google's algorithm can be worth as much as $100 million in new revenue.
Pay & Benefits
Congressional Staff Leave Their Jobs Because of Low Pay
New report shows legislative employees, like their agency colleagues, love their work, but want better managers.
Management
Cousin of NSA Surveillance Program Draws Broad Privacy Concerns
DEA alliance with AT&T to chase drug dealers raises eyebrows with civil libertarians.
Nextgov
Expanding Federal Telework Could Save $12 Billion a Year
Research looks at real estate, transit subsidies and continuity of operations.
Management
Dispelling the Myth of the Left-Handed Genius
The right brain/creative and left brain/rational distinctions are really not so simple.
Management
OMB Expands Guidance on Curbing Abuse of Charge Cards
Memo helps agencies comply with requirements in a 2012 law.
Nextgov
Contractors Race to Launch Armed Drones From Small Ships
Northrop and Carter Aviation tapped in $9 million effort; no expensive aircraft carrier required.
Defense