Management
HHS Unveils New Rules for Doctors Treating Opiate Drug Abuse
Coupling medicine with counseling and behavioral therapy is a comprehensive path to recovery, according to HHS.
Management
Here's Why Carly Fiorina Was the Consensus Debate Winner
The only female candidate on the GOP debate stage proved she could hang with the boys—but also represent “women all over this country.”
Nextgov
Army CYBERCOM Conducts ‘Experiments,’ While Navy Cyber Fleet Faces 'Real’ Deal
To fight off hackers, nontechies in the branches need training and practic,e too.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Late-Night Gives Us More Debate Wrapup
Ben Carson is too languid and the Trump/Paul feud heats up.
Management
Lawmakers Praise Top Sky Cop For Swiftly Handling Sex Scandal
Federal air marshals allegedly hired prostitutes and recorded sex acts on government phones while on the job overseas.
News
Defense Chief Says Treatment of Civilians Is ‘Appalling’
Carter makes comments as Pentagon pushes major personnel overhaul.
Management
GSA Softens Role as Office ‘Space Police’ in Seeking Budget Savings
Buildings Commissioner Norman Dong exploits data analytics to monitor energy use, inventory property.
Management
Courage Is a Muscle. Exercise It.
Most of the things that require leadership bravery aren't big splashy acts.
Management
How Trump and Carson Stoked Vaccine Fears During the Republican Debate
The candidates’ remarks on vaccines during the Republican debates show how hard it is to fight ideology with facts.
Management
NOAA Makes It Official: 2015 Has Been Really Hot
Federal data shows that the world sweated through the warmest August on record—and the warmest summer, too.
Oversight
Lawmakers to EPA Chief: Fire Employees Over Self-Created Spill
Republicans accuse agency of operating "above the law."
Nextgov
VA Looking for 'Agile' Contractor to Design New Vets.gov in 2 Months
Vets.gov is intended to be a Web portal with a single sign-on veterans can use to access any VA services.
Route Fifty
Happy 50th Birthday, Empire State Plaza; Las Vegas' Painted Circles for Buskers
Also: West Virginia’s first gigabit city?
Pay & Benefits
Beware of Hucksters
Why you should consider creating a retirement club at your agency.
Management
How Coffee Can Screw Up Your Sleep Cycle
A new study reveals how caffeine impacts circadian rhythms—but could actually help certain people sleep better.
Oversight
Hillary Clinton Is Expertly Trolling the Republican Debate Again—This Time in Spanish
The Democratic frontrunner took some well-aimed potshots on Twitter.
Management
Debate Divides Candidates on National Security
Some looked ready to step into the commander-in-chief role, while others floundered on the debate’s main theme.
Nextgov
Federal Inspectors Want to Double-Check How Agencies Fared During ‘Cyber Sprint’
Ground-truthing is partly a way for IGs to maintain a role in information security oversight, now that DHS is in charge.
Oversight
With Shutdown Clock Ticking, House Republicans No Closer to Consensus
GOP leaders are now weighing multiple options for both funding the government and cracking down on Planned Parenthood.
Management