Defense
Election might not change the Pentagon’s course as much as you think
Brookings Institution panelists note Obama and Romney face the same fundamental defense issues.
Nextgov
Feds reject counterterrorism reporting apps over privacy, security concerns
Some states, meanwhile, offer citizens smartphone tools for alerting authorities to suspicious behavior.
Oversight
House speaker 'not confident' of getting fiscal cliff deal
Failure to reach agreement could cause a recession.
Pay & Benefits
Appropriators make pay freeze extension official
Stopgap spending measure continues current salary freeze on feds and lawmakers for next six months.
Management
Why We Lose Motivation at the Halfway Point
Research shows motivation plummets and we get stuck when we're in the middle of a task.
Management
A Hotbed of Innovation: The Exciting New Initiative at Veterans Affairs
Jonah Czerwinski, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, on how VA instituted an innovation culture.
Defense
Frequent fliers overwhelmingly dislike TSA, survey finds
Findings differ from July Gallup poll.
Defense
Construction on 9/11 Memorial Museum to resume
Disagreements over funding and oversight slowed progress.
Oversight
What you need to know about the stopgap spending measure
New projects and programs will go unfunded and there will be no new policy riders.
Defense
Panetta: Ex-SEAL’s bin Laden book jeopardizes Defense operations
The Defense Secretary speaks frankly on CBS' This Morning.
Defense
Documents disclose 9/11 warnings
Officials dismissed the intel as a distraction from efforts against Saddam Hussein, report says.
Management
How to Read Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics
With statistics, appearances can be deceiving--these tips will help you sort fact from fiction.
Nextgov
The password fallacy: Why our security system is broken, and how to fix it
Our password system is broken, and it's about time we change it.
Nextgov
Army, Marines want to give combat troops access to ‘cyber fire support’
Pentagon pushes to weave computer ops with ground missions.
Management
Fuel program for Afghan army jeopardized by missing records
Special inspector general warns Defense secretary of policy violations.
Oversight
When Congress doesn't fight over spending
Stopgap spending bill is expected to make it through both chambers this week.
Nextgov
White House seeks unified system to manage interns
New intern platform would replace three legacy systems and five websites.
Management
The End of PowerPoint As You Know It
Fewer bullet points and more images are the key to presentations that stick.
Oversight
Did an FAA employee violate Hatch Act by laying out budget scenarios?
OSC investigates official’s comments during Seattle town hall.
Pay & Benefits