Oversight
Would a Government Shutdown Really Be All That Bad for Republicans? Yes
Conservatives now argue that the political consequences of stopping funding have been overstated. Survivors of the last major closure beg to differ.
Oversight
Analysis: The Sequester Is a Disaster, and Congress's Next Move May Be Worse
From national parks to medical research, cuts are undermining what makes America great. Yet Republicans seem set on shutting down the government or even default.
Defense One
Amos' Marines Could Go Even Smaller, to 120,000
All due respect, but Commandant Amos isn’t going deep enough. The Marine Corps can drop to 120,000 using MEUs. Here’s how. By Aaron Haubert
Pay & Benefits
White House Reminded of Pledge to Find a Presidential Rank Award Alternative
Senior execs group suggests inexpensive ways the administration could honor star performers.
Nextgov
Mark Zuckerberg's Advice to the NSA: Communicate
Facebook learned the power of transparency the hard way. Now, it wants the government to benefit from its education.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Guns and Government Shutdown
Federal agencies are preparing to shut their doors, but not for the reason you think.
Management
4 Things Every Government Communicator Should Know
The strategies you need in your digital toolset.
Pay & Benefits
Military Community Feels the Effects of Furloughs, Too
The sequester might be old news for the public at the moment, but it’s anything but to civilian and military government employees.
Nextgov
Procurement Sleight of Hand Gave Contractors Access to Naval Bases
Navy tapped government purchase cards, piggybacked on other contracts to acquire access control system.
Defense
Report: Assault Team Ordered to Stand Down During Navy Yard Shooting
Heavily armed Capitol Police officers were near the active shooting scene but told not to step in, according to BBC.
Oversight
State Department Holds Its Own at Benghazi Hearing
Kennedy defends accountability steps, thanks Congress for new embassy security funds.
Management
Obama Initiates Security Clearance Review After Navy Yard Shooting
Lawmakers, Pentagon also look into security procedures at military installations.
Oversight
Acting IRS Chief Touts Progress in Reforming Exempt Organizations Processes
House Republicans voice frustration that agency executive Lerner hasn’t been fired.
Nextgov
Everyone Agrees It Should Be Easier to Say How Much the Government Spends
DATA Act's proposed common codes and data standards win broad praise.
Defense One
Dempsey: Securing Syria’s Chemical Weapons Is ‘Feasible’
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey says securing Syria’s chemical stockpile will be ‘challenging’ during the ongoing civil war, but it’s ‘feasible.’ By Stephanie Gaskell
Nextgov
One ID for Military Benefits, Bank Accounts -- and Movies?
NIST funds test of a single, secure login to access government forms and secure consumer sites.
Defense
Inside the Calculating and Geeky Mind of the NSA Director
The man whose motto is 'more information is better' loves Star Trek and online puzzles.
Management
What You Can Learn from Public/Private Partnerships
3 lessons from what powerful partnerships can create.
Nextgov
Give Up Your Office Space, Federal Teleworkers
Effective mobility requires moving beyond real estate, CIO says.
Management