Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GAO: More work needed to ensure Census handheld computers work
The bureau must develop performance benchmarks to increase the likelihood the devices will operate as planned.
Oversight
Appropriators foresee tough times if McCain wins White House
GOP standard-bearer has pledged to veto bills that include wasteful earmarks.
Pay & Benefits
Report: HHS Secretary's office not using discounted airfares
Inspector general found only 16 percent of travelers opted for cheapest available flight in fiscal 2006.
News
Agencies in Twin Cities have a peaceful week
Altered bus schedules, lack of parking during GOP convention are the biggest inconveniences so far for federal employees in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Pay & Benefits
OPM criticizes proposal for a compressed work week
Personnel chief says the new schedule could hinder taxpayer services, security, and recruitment and retention.
Pay & Benefits
McCain draws some union support
Service Employees International Union has endorsed Obama, but 25 percent of members are registered Republicans.
Defense
Military units provide show of force at GOP convention
Attendees find imposing lines of National Guardsmen deployed at security checkpoints.
News
State officials push for overhaul of infrastructure
Executives urge more private sector investment to rebuild roads and bridges.
Oversight
Gustav response highlights Army’s improvement in disaster communications
The service has turned to mobile command vehicles built from the ground up to coordinate better with first responders in the wake of Hurricane Gustav.
News
Web sites of both presidential candidates fail to connect with users
Two recent studies say online sites of McCain, Obama are difficult to navigate and confusing to voters.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: FAA lacks detailed plan for overhaul of tri-state airspace
It's unclear whether the project can be finished on time and within budget, GAO says .
Defense
Army engineers pleased with New Orleans levee performance so far
The Corps is committed to providing 100-year level flood protection by 2011.
Defense
Defense moved swiftly to aid in Gustav response
Command post set up at former Air Force Base coordinated military, civilian response efforts.
Pay & Benefits
Small and common stocks top August TSP earnings
Only international investments posted losses last month.
Oversight
Trouble, Trouble, Trouble
The new president will face a multitude of problems, but likely will have a hard time accomplishing more than three or four big things in his first term.
Defense