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Congress Directs the Pentagon to Appoint a Cyber Czar
The new position would have a broad portfolio, including oversight of all cyber missions, both offensive and defensive.
Defense One
Pentagon Reorganizes Intel Office, Adds Cyber Post
Under orders to cut 20 percent from its budget, the Pentagon’s intel office also has to balance its commitment to new threats like cyber. By Stephanie Gaskell
Management
Jeh Johnson Confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., had battled with Johnson at confirmation hearing last month.
Defense One
Here’s Why the Proposed Military Retiree Benefit Cuts Are No Big Deal
Here are six reasons why it is hard to make an argument that the U.S. government is not acting in good faith for the men and women in uniform. By Lawrence Korb and Katherine Blakeley
Defense
Judge Says NSA's 'Almost-Orwellian' Data Collection Likely Violates Constitution
Monday's ruling will provide ammunition to those who've sought to eliminate NSA's ability to collect phone metadata.
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Navy Finally Gets a Refund on Canceled 1991 Stealth Attack Aircraft Project
The service will receive $396 million in credits from A-12 manufacturers.
Defense
Lawmakers Want to Restore Due Process to Feds in 'Sensitive' National Security Positions
Court decision prevents those employees from appealing adverse actions to MSPB.
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Congress Tells Energy Dept. to Develop 'Exascale' Computers in 10 Years
Devices will be 1,000 times faster than today’s record holder and help with nuclear and big data analysis.
Defense
New Rule Eases Claim Requirements for Vets with Traumatic Brain Injury
VA is trying to help those suffering from TBI and related diseases get benefits faster.
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Navy Technology Aims to Make Fuel out of Seawater
Jet fuel derived from the ocean would cost between $3 and $6 a gallon to make.
Management
Army Engineers Spent $5.4 Million on Unusable Incinerators in Afghanistan
Open-air burning of solid waste put base personnel at risk, SIGAR says.
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New Radar Sought by Congress Likely Would Be Fielded in Alaska, Sources Say
Defense bill calls for another X-band radar system to help counter a nuclear attack.
Oversight
Republican Senators Battle Budget Cuts Targeting Military Retirees
Deal would decrease the annual cost-of-living adjustment for working-age military retirees by 1 percent.
Defense One
Power or Persuasion: More Sanctions or Bombs for Iran?
In the art of coercive diplomacy, sanctions and military pressure go hand-in-hand and must be feared, but they still have limits. By James Kitfield
Defense
House Approves 1 Percent Pay Raise for Troops
Bill also extends authority to Defense Department to offer special pay and bonuses to service members.
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IT Reform Stripped From Defense Bill
Lawmakers predict a stand-alone version of the bill will pass both chambers in 2014.
Defense One
So When Does the U.S. Really Need Afghanistan to Sign the Troop Deal?
Obama administration officials still want a troop deal in Afghanistan in place by the end of the year, but want and need are two different things. By Stephanie Gaskell
Pay & Benefits
Leadership Turnover or Pay Freeze: What's to Blame for Low Morale at DHS?
Lawmakers and employee reps debate the root cause of poor rankings on job satisfaction.
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At Last, VA Electronic Access to All Your Military Records
Defense bill calls for electronic access starting Jan. 1.
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