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
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.
Management
6 Tips for Giving Effective Critical Feedback
Six ways to effectively give feedback to a problem employee.
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