Oversight

Capitol Hill offices lagging in staff diversity

Voluntary surveys find minority hiring to be surprisingly low, especially at senior levels.

Oversight

67.2 million watched the first presidential debate

Figure marks a 28 percent increase from the first debate in 2008.

Management

The NIH Doctor Who Pioneered Life-Saving Treatments

Dr. Neal Young of the NIH saved the lives of thousands of people suffering from a deadly blood disorder.

Oversight

Big Bird pulled into politics (again)

Romney says he'll cut federal funding of PBS.

Oversight

Biden chomps at bit for his turn at debate

Says event will highlight fundamental differences with GOP vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan.

Oversight

Stopgap spending measure provides clarity to sequester threat

If sequestration occurs in January, it will be based on funding levels in current CR.

Defense

Officials nab fugitive felon posing as a federal agent

Homeland Security IG works with U.S. Marshals Service and local sheriff’s office to locate impersonator.

Oversight

Romney spoke four minutes less but got in 541 more words

Obama said 7,350 words during the debate.

Management

Government doesn’t use bulk-purchasing initiative enough, auditors say

GAO review of strategic sourcing efforts at GSA and four other departments finds scant savings.

Management

SSA again scales back field office hours

Agency points to reduced funding as cause for second reduction since 2011.

Management

Obama: Debate partner 'couldn't have been Mitt Romney'

President also jabs Romney's promise to cut funding for Sesame Street.

Management

What Leaders Can Learn from How Romney Won the Debate

It’s not so much what you say, it's how you say it.

Nextgov

Cyber crooks should make you very nervous

To raise awareness, the FBI is going public about hacker takedowns.

Defense

Two arrested after Border Patrol agent’s slaying

Mexican army finds suspects in border town, several miles from crime zone.

Management

Recruiting New Grads Through the Pathways Programs

The Pathways Programs are a once-in-a-generation opportunity for agencies to attract new talent.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- The pre- and post-debate chatter

The first presidential debate is fodder for comedians.

Defense

At Libya consulate, security plans, ambassador’s itinerary scattered on floor

More than three weeks after the attack, U.S. has been unable to secure the compound.

Management

Post-debate polls of voters declare Romney the winner

Romney also improved image, likeability say uncommitted voters.

Management

Romney slams Obama’s approach as 'trickle-down government'

Candidates spar over role of government but don’t give specific federal workforce proposals much air time.