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Agency officials, employee groups set to discuss pay transition
Witnesses at NSPS hearing will propose alternative approach to pay retention.
Defense
Key senators miffed by intelligence pick
Nominee wrote a memo opposing some policy bill provisions strengthening the director of national intelligence position.
Defense
Lawmaker explores Pentagon savings ideas
Review by House Armed Services chairman would complement a five-year effort within the Pentagon to find more than $100 billion in cost savings.
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Pentagon budget planning ‘out of sync’ with operational needs
In a new survey, Defense financial managers say budget process hinders warfighters.
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Boeing finds foreign partner for chopper bid
U.S. aerospace giant will team up with Italian aircraft maker for competition to build presidential helicopters.
Defense
Forward Observer: Nuclear Time Bomb
Strategy document identifies nuclear terrorism threat as urgent.
Defense
Obama picks Pentagon official as intelligence chief
Lt. Gen. James Clapper might not be a popular choice with some lawmakers, according to reports.
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From Nextgov.com: Panel to recommend certifications for cybersecurity workforce
New report from nonpartisan commission will suggest the federal government establish a certifying body to test skills of potential hires.
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DHS expands drone flights on Mexico border
Texas lawmakers have been trying for years for assistance but bureaucratic wrangling between Homeland Security and the FAA was a roadblock.
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Pentagon maps out $100 billion cost savings plan
Cuts are part of a broader effort to curb federal spending.
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NSA leader urges cybersecurity protocols
U.S. Cyber Command chief say nation needs precise rules of engagement to set standards for counterattacks to breaches of government data networks.
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Pentagon official searches for the source of contracting waste
Defense acquisition deputy Frank Kendall wants to reform the behavior that leads to spiraling costs and schedule overruns.
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Panel endorses performance-based pay for Defense intelligence employees
System is well-designed and the Pentagon should continue rolling it out as soon as implementation flaws are addressed, independent experts recommend.
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From Nextgov.com: Amazon talks cybersecurity in the cloud for feds
Nextgov discusses government managers’ fear of losing control, data breaches and disaster recovery with Adam Selipsky, head of the company’s Web services division.
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Arizona lawmakers sniping over border issues
Republican senators and a Democratic House member argue over who is doing a better job of protecting their home state.
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House passes Defense policy bill
Chamber defeats civilian pay freeze amendment before passage.
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Bureau of Land Management chief moves to MMS
Abbey will be put in charge of managing the announced division of MMS into three bureaus.
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Senate panel OKs 6,000 troops for border
Committee also approves a 1.4 percent military pay raise as part of policy bill, meeting President Obama's request; the House version contains a 1.9 percent boost.
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