Defense
The First Low Hurdle for Military Action in Syria Is Cleared
Senate Foreign Relations panel passes resolution.
Pay & Benefits
Texas Won't Grant Some Gay Troops Benefits for Their Spouses
Troops must enroll on federal property rather than at state facilities.
Oversight
Senator Calls $8.7M in Obamacare Ads a 'Blatant Misuse' of Taxpayer Funds
HHS defends campaign as standard educational outreach.
Management
USDA: Media Is Misinterpreting Report on Poultry Inspection Reforms
Auditors found nothing to discredit accelerated and privatized procedures, department argues.
Management
How to Rebuild an Attention Span
A new study on multitasking and aging shows online game improved memory.
Nextgov
GSA Hopes Better Data Can Drive Travel and Conference Savings
Database ideas could also inform FOIA responses and green initiatives.
Management
Justice, DHS Lose Round in TSA Whistleblower Case
Appeals court won't reconsider victory for employee who exposed air marshals’ exclusion from flights.
Management
Analysis: The Only Way to Restore Trust in the NSA
The public has no faith left in the intelligence community or what the president says about it. A strong, independent special prosecutor needs to clean up the mess.
Management
How to Boost Your Team’s Brainpower
Communities of practice tap existing knowledge to drive innovation.
Pay & Benefits
Loans to Furloughed Feds Suspended
Fed-friendly organization cuts off emergency loans in order to remain solvent.
Defense
National Security Adviser: Administration Has 'No Expectation' of Losing Syria Vote
Susan Rice says she is 'quite confident' Congress will authorize a limited intervention in Syria.
Defense
Internal Benghazi Report Details State Department Security Flaws
Risk assessments of embassies and consulates in dangerous areas are determined by 'experience and intuition.'
Defense
The Senate's Compromise Syria Plan Comes With a Time Limit
Military action could last 60 days, with a possible 30-day extension.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Assad Has The World’s Least Successful Mustache
Syria remains a hot topic on late-night TV.
Management
Bursts of Productivity Are Key to Getting Things Done
Practice "Deep Immersion" to limit your email-induced ADD.
Nextgov
Those G20 Briefings in Your Inbox May Be Laced With Spyware
Emails to influential world leaders contain UK government documents with tracked changes -- and malware, researchers say.
Defense One
Hagel the Grunt, McCain the Pilot, and Vietnam’s Effect on Syria
Vietnam combat veterans faced off in Congress over Syria on Tuesday, but when it comes to war, the difference between Hagel and McCain is about 30,000 feet. By Kevin Baron
Management
DHS Got Complaints of Racist Website Two Years Ago
Multiple reports to ICE-CBP Joint Intake Center not acted upon quickly.
Defense
Kerry: 'Humanity's Red Line' Crossed in Syria
Top Obama administration officials make the case for a military strike before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Defense