Defense
Panel Reverses Pentagon Cuts to Some Travel Per Diems
Defense authorization bill would scrap department policy that has resulted in lower reimbursement rates for employees on long-term government travel.
Oversight
Jim Webb Commemorates the Vietnam War, Subtly Jabs at Hillary Clinton
Clinton's would-be opponents are testing out a similar tactic for knocking her foreign policy record.
Defense
Defense Bill Alters Military Retirement System
Changes include auto-enrollment into TSP for new service members, and a less generous pension for those who retire after 20 years.
Management
Senators Propose Acting as 'Board of Directors' for VA
Lawmakers lament lack of accountability; beleaguered undersecretary tells them she takes management problems seriously.
Defense
Pentagon Intel Chief Retires Citing No Wrongdoing in ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Leak
Michael Vickers is a veteran of Army Special Forces and the CIA.
Oversight
Bill Would Boost Whistleblower Protections for Military Sexual Assault Victims
Sen. Barbara Boxer and her Democratic colleagues introduce a bill to strengthen protections for those who blow the whistle on military wrongdoing, waste, fraud and abuse — including sexual abuse.
Defense
Who Protects the Skies Over the Capitol?
Congressional airspace is guarded by a dizzying web of agencies—none of which stopped a gyrocopter from landing on the West Front.
Tech
Getting Tech to ‘Show Up’
Rolling back reforms sure won’t attract innovative players to the government market.
Nextgov
Blackmail Lists? Bribery? Why Background Check Files Keep Getting Hacked
There is a systemic effort underway by China and other adversaries to crib sensitive data on powerful people and covert operators in Washington, intelligence analysts say.
Defense
Obama Nominates Top Coast Guard Official to Head TSA
Vice Adm. Peter Neffenger would be TSA’s sixth permanent administrator.
Management
Is the Key to Improving Federal Workforce Morale to Stop Discussing It?
Homeland Security secretary argues that talk of low morale is a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Defense
Humanitarian Groups Say It Is Time For Obama to Acknowledge More Civilian Deaths in Drone Strikes
Aid groups say recent news of accidental hostage deaths should serve as a wake-up call for the public about the country’s drone program.
Nextgov
Here's How You Hack a Military Drone
Research studies on drone vulnerabilities published in recent years essentially provided hackers a how-to guide, an Israeli researcher says.
Defense
Number of Security Clearance Holders Drops 12 Percent
Obama administration makes good on promise to give fewer individuals access to government secrets.
Defense
U.S. Special Forces Will Help With Nepal Earthquake Recovery
Nearly 70 rescue personnel and 45 tons of cargo will be sent to help with earthquake recovery.
Defense
Twice as Many Vets Now Are Eligible for Non-VA Care
Change to Choice program calculates distance between veterans' homes and nearest VA facility using the fastest instead of the shortest route.
Defense
Drone Deaths and the Myth of Precision
Civilian casualties are inevitable, but the U.S. appears willing to accept them.
Defense
$1.5 Billion for Rebuilding Afghanistan Remains Unspent, Watchdog Says
Special inspector general’s review raises concerns about loose financial documentation.
Defense
Despite Accidental Deaths This Week, Congress Says Drone Strikes Are Here to Stay
On Capitol Hill, Republicans and Democrats agree the drone program has been a valuable tool in the war against terror.
Oversight