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GovExec Today Problems viewing? View as a web page     September 29, 2015 See Who Would Get Furloughed in a 2015 Shutdown // Eric Katz More than 860,000 federal workers would be sent home without pay. Watchdog: VA Reassigned Senior Officials to Sidestep Pay Freeze // Amelia Gruber IG also substantiates allegations related to abuse of relocation program. Brought to you by Government Business Council Using Big Data to Drive Public Sector Insights Government innovation starts with insights. But, innovation does not always come easily, as many state governments continually face data management and data quality challenges that can limit the value of traditional analytics tools. Download this report to learn how to improve the quality of your agency's data-decision making. Feds Are Apparently Happier and More Engaged With Work Than Last Year // Kellie Lunney OPM touts early results of the 2015 survey gauging the government workforce's attitudes on management and pay. Congress Gives Disabled Vets Hired as Feds Advance Sick Leave // Kellie Lunney Bill aims to help wounded warriors get to doctors' appointments without eating up leave. DARPA Looking for Tech to Protect the 'Internet of Things' // Mohana Ravindranath The program's goal is to detect attackers on the Internet of Things by monitoring electronic devices' emissions. Senators Push to Broaden Inspector General Access to Documents // Charles S. Clark Bipartisan group's measure would override Justice Department's opinion. Historic Effort to Track Stimulus Spending Wraps Up // Charles S. Clark Recovery.gov was pioneer in data transparency. Wildfires Burning Through Cash as Fast as Forest; Shell Oil Quits Arctic Seas // John Tomasic Also: Delaware brings private sector advisors in on budget planning and a Justice Department case that's really not at all about polygamy in Utah. Phishing Scams Aren't Likely to End Federal Careers Anytime Soon // Lindy Kyzer If employees are held accountable, then what about OPM? NSA Chief: Clinton's Private Email Server an Intelligence 'Opportunity' // Frank Konkel Rogers was responding to a hypothetical question from Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., about former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's controversial use of a "homebrew" private email system. What Any of Us Can Learn From Pope Francis // Scott Eblin What it means to show up at our best and the outcomes we help create by being aware and intentional. How Immigration Will Change America's Face // Krishnadev Calamur U.S. population growth in 2065 will be driven by Asian and Hispanic immigration, according to a new Pew report. Study: High Salaries Not the Biggest Draw for Female Cyber Pros // Hallie Golden Female cybersecurity pros value a job's nonmonetary incentives above monetary ones. Brought to you by Government Business Council Using Big Data to Drive Public Sector Insights Government innovation starts with insights. But, innovation does not always come easily, as many state governments continually face data management and data quality challenges that can limit the value of traditional analytics tools. Download this report to learn how to improve the quality of your agency's data-decision making. GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE // CUSTOMER SERVICE // CONTACT US // PRIVACY POLICY // UNSUBSCRIBE This message was sent from Government Executive to kanzurem@aol.com. You have been sent GovExec Today because you have opted in to receive it. Note: It may take our system up to two business days to process your unsubscribe request and during that time you may receive one or two more newsletters. Thank you for reading GovExec Today.  Government Executive Media Group, 600 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037