Defense
National security topics announced for third presidential debate
The 'new face of terrorism' and war in Afghanistan will be among the areas addressed.
Management
Why Debate Moderators Matter
Facilitation requires skill, finesse and an ability to respond to developments on the ground.
Oversight
Lawmakers differ on congressional investigation into Libya
Democrats accuse Republicans of playing politics.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Reviewing the veep debate prior to tomorrow's debate
Biden v. Ryan is the proverbial undercard for round two of Romney v. Obama.
Nextgov
Feds pilot ‘rapid DNA’ to potentially identify casualties, immigrants
Portable genetic scanners spark privacy concerns.
Management
Five Employee Ideas that Could Help GSA Save $5 Million
Agency seeks to expand the Great Ideas Hunt.
Oversight
House majority leader bearish on Defense sequester
Virginia Republican doesn't say how Congress and president will avoid the cuts.
Management
GSA strives to become the 'civilian DARPA'
Novel office layout and mobile technology boost productivity, Tangherlini says.
Nextgov
VA’s PC encryption puzzle
The department has installed fewer than 16 percent of software packages purchased for $6 million since 2006, IG says.
Management
Federal contractors grilled on pre-sequester layoff notices
Issa also questions administration on WARN Act guidance.
Management
Did Biden hang State out to dry at the debate?
His use of a very restricted "we" in talking about Libya sure seemed to point a finger at Foggy Bottom.
Defense
Pentagon recruits students, military spouses to watch children
Child-care interns will be placed in military installations around the world.
Pay & Benefits
Feds are underpaid, former Obama economic adviser says
Larry Summers links federal compensation to investing in America’s future,
Management
Use the 3-B Plan when Emailing Busy People
Three simple steps for writing the perfect outreach email.
Oversight
Groups begin lobbying on non-defense sequestration cuts
Coalitions of labor, religious, small business and social services groups are forming.
Management
Job Security No Longer Top Driver of Employee Satisfaction
A desire to use skills and abilities ranked higher than job security for the first time since 2007.
Management
Report: Improve treatment of disabled employees in federal workforce
Law firm supporting feds points to progress, but says there is much more work to do.
Nextgov
USDA offers buyouts to tech shop
Eligible employees who want the offer must accept by Monday.
Management