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.
Nextgov
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.
Nextgov
Not Many New Fed Hires, but IT Workers Among the Few
More than 5 percent of new hires take IT jobs.
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