Defense One
There’s Really No Way To Screen for Ebola at Airports
We can’t keep Ebola out of the United States, but we can do a better job of border protection. By Patrick Tucker
Defense One
The Future of VA Reform Can Be Found in Everything This Week’s Bill Left Out
It’s important to note what the VA reform bill doesn’t accomplish as a blueprint for Congressional action after the August recess. By Alex Nicholson
Oversight
As the World Burns, Senate Leaves Key Diplomatic Posts Vacant
In Africa alone, where Ebola rages and terrorists regroup, the vacancy rate is 20 percent.
Oversight
Senate Border Funding Bill Goes Down
Chamber heads home for recess unable to agree on an immigration measure.
News
What We Talk About When We Talk About the VA
At least some of the emphasis should be on what VA is doing right.
Defense One
The Army Is Developing 3D Printers to Make Food
Chow gets a high-tech makeover with futuristic printing technology. By Rick Docksai
Pay & Benefits
Deja Vu? Pentagon at Odds With Union on Its Second Attempt at Civilian Personnel Reform
Union feels 'duped' and 'boxed out' of the process for creating a new system.
Defense
Air Force Defends Shielding Nuclear Force from Service Cutbacks
Deborah Lee James said it was necessary to have "full manning in our nuclear positions."
Defense
The CDC Just Raised Its Warning Level for U.S. Travel to Three African Countries
Risk of Ebola spreading to the U.S. is small, but officials are taking precautions.
Nextgov
CIA Admits to Improperly Hacking Senate Computers
In a sharp and sudden reversal, the CIA is acknowledging it improperly tapped into the computers of Senate staffers who were reviewing the intelligence agency’s Bush-era torture practices.
Management
Meet the Man Now Responsible for Solving the VA Crisis
Robert McDonald got overwhelming bipartisan support during his Senate confirmation vote Tuesday.
Defense
Republicans Condemn Bergdahl Swap
But Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee say the resolution is simply a political move ahead of this week's House vote on suing President Obama.
Oversight
Benghazi Select Committee to Meet With Victims' Families This Week
"If they have questions that are still out there, I think we want to know what those questions are," ranking Democrat says.
Nextgov
House Approves Stronger Cyber Protections for Critical infrastructure
Separate bill to bolster DHS’ cyber workforce also passes.
Defense
The Afghan Military’s Tracking of U.S.-Supplied Weapons Is Sloppy at Best
Watchdog warns that incomplete inventory could help arming of insurgents.
Defense
Congress Reaches Deal on Firing VA Senior Execs Immediately
Bill adds $12 billion in new funding for VA personnel and facilities.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Panel OKs 1 Percent Pay Raise for Troops and Defense Civilians
The House-passed version of the fiscal 2015 Defense spending bill supports a 1.8 percent pay boost for service members.
Defense