Oversight
Are Federal Agencies Spending Millions to Stop IGs from Doing Their Jobs?
Three inspectors general tell House panel of document denials they say violate law.
Nextgov
Why QR Code Readers Could Replace Pen-and-Paper Signatures at Some Agencies
Verizon ID service makes it possible to ink contracts or access government watch lists by pointing phones at QR codes.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Can Donate to More Charities, But Will They?
The annual Combined Federal Campaign runs through Dec. 15.
Defense
Vote on Spending Bill Postponed Amid Syria Debate
White House wants authority to arm Syrian rebels, but Republicans are wary.
Management
Obamacare Hasn’t Driven Up Employers' Health Care Premiums
Employer-based health care coverage is seeing modest price increases.
Oversight
House Benghazi Select Committee Finally Gets Around to Holding a Hearing
The special House committee had disappeared from public view after it was created in May.
Defense
John Kerry Stops in Baghdad Ahead of Obama Speech
The unannounced visit gave Kerry the opportunity for a public show of support with Iraq's new, more inclusive government.
Oversight
Oversight Chairman Issa Remains the Richest Member of Congress
Issa has a net worth of $357.25 million, triple that of runner up Michael McCaul.
Insights
iCloud Celeb Photo Leak Highlights Human Factor of Cyber Threat
While improving cloud security continues to be an important theme as the world prepares for the Internet of Things, human factors --not a direct breach of Apple’s systems-- were the likely cause of the leak.
Management
Henry Kissinger and Hillary Clinton Continue Crushing on Each Other
Kissinger said Clinton ran the State Department more effectively than he did.
Nextgov
Is There Any Part of Government That Hasn’t Been Hacked Yet?
A cybersecurity official from the FBI offers a stark answer.
Management
8 a.m. Is the Most Anxious Hour
Crisis Text Line's data troves reveal the times of day and days of the week when we feel bullied, depressed, or alone.
Defense
Things Are Breaking Obama’s Way in the War Against the Islamic State
As Americans see the group as a threat, Obama can point to positive dispatches arriving from the frontlines.
Nextgov
Army Eyes 4G Cellular Tech for Combat Communications
Could this be the beginning of the end for JTRS?
Pay & Benefits
Shutdown-Averting Spending Bill Would Allow Fed Pay Raise
House GOP measure would keep government open through mid-December and would not block Obama’s proposed 1 percent raise.
Insights
Going Beyond the Buzzwords Just Might Be Acquisition Reform's Best Hope
The Pentagon’s updated acquisition reform initiative emphasizes technological innovation, but its efforts to improve communication among stakeholders are at least as important.
Management
OPM Terminates Controversial Background Check Contractor
Falls Church-based USIS had been suspended after breach in computer network.
Management
Two Government Agencies Are Feuding Over How Red States Should Expand Medicaid
GAO has "long-standing concerns" with the way the Department of Health approves Medicaid waivers.
Management
You Don’t Need a Standing Desk, Just Do This Instead
Five minutes an hour of walking really helps for those of us sitting at our desks all day.
Defense