Management
Generate commitment by following through on yours
Leading by example is never out of style--especially when you're actually committed.
Management
Excellence is not an act, but a habit
For almost thirty years now, the concept of “excellence in government” has served as an aspiration in the federal community – actively championed by various organizations and officials.
Management
Secret Service gun inadvertently left In Romney plane lavatory
Romney has traveled with Secret Service protection since early February.
Management
Government is ramping up document declassifications
More than 200 million pages still await review, Archives says.
Nextgov
Obama vows to fight for Internet freedom on Reddit
President also reveals toughest decision and promises beer recipe in latest social media chat.
Nextgov
Isaac knocks out power to New Orleans Navy base
City’s VA hospital opens, but clinics close across several states.
Nextgov
Air Force seeks tech to ‘destroy, deny, degrade’ enemy computer systems
Document outlines the service’s push for offensive cyber capabilities.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Service offers 3,300 more early retirements
USPS managers have until Nov. 19 to accept deal.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Late-Night Focuses on Tampa and Isaac
The late-night hosts focused much of their comedic energy towards the events at the Republican National Convention
Defense
Book appears to contradict official account of bin Laden shooting
Matt Bissonnette says the target was hit in the head; officials say he may have been reaching for a weapon.
Management
Analysis: Why Republicans need to get FEMA right
Americans have come to see the federal government as essential to disaster relief.
Management
Data Center Power
Consolidating data centers alone won’t eliminate costly electric bills.
News
The GOP View of Government
What the Republican platform has to say about overhauling the bureaucracy.
Nextgov
House panel launches investigation of VA conferences in Las Vegas and Arizona
Lawmaker questions the department’s decision to hire a contractor to analyze spending.
Nextgov
Army North deploys first responder teams to four Gulf Coast states
Defense liaisons to FEMA are coordinating efforts from SUVs stuffed with communications gear.
Defense
CIA emails show how Hollywood filmmakers got access to bin Laden info
Director and screenwriter were favored over reporters and documentarians.
Defense
Soldiers in anti-Obama plot wanted to 'give the government back to the people'
New details are emerging about the four U.S. soldiers accused of plotting to assassinate President Obama and overthrow the U.S. government.
Pay & Benefits