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Feds Seek to Prevent Deadly Oil Train Accidents

North Dakota oil boom and rail incidents prompt new federal guidelines as local governments take action, too.

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California Cities Grapple With State’s Water-Saving Mandates

The state government is urging water conservation. But some cities are issuing citations for not keeping lawns green.

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FOIA-Tracking Websites Gain Steam in D.C., New York City

A new public-records tool in the nation’s capital comes amid criticism of Mayor Vincent Gray’s government.

Nextgov

False Air Force One Crash Reported on Hacked WSJ Facebook Page

The newspaper’s official account described the disappearance of Obama’s plane over Russian airspace.

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Former Mayor’s Name Lingers All Over Boston

When mayors put their stamps on cities, their legacies often remain physically.

Nextgov

IRS Seeks to Destroy More Hard Drives -- The Right Way This Time

Agency is also ‘refreshing employees’ awareness’ of existing policies, documents say.

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Pensioners in Bankrupt Detroit OK Tough Cuts

CIty retirees will see a 4.5 percent pension cut and lose annual inflation adjustments.

Nextgov

Evaluate Aspiring Cyberwarriors Using Gaming, Not Grades

Former Navy Secretary wonders why federal recruitment focuses on formal education, when computer security positions require on-the-job learning.

News

Tab for IRS Probe Is Estimated at $18 Million So Far

Employees have logged 120,000 hours screening staff documents and emails.

Nextgov

Hackers Exploit MH17 Sorrow; Redirect Online Tributes to Malware

Fake Facebook pages set up for crash victims are driving traffic to pop-up ads on external sites.

News

When Nixon Nailed the SecDef

Or how to undercut your senior leadership team, Nixon style.

Defense One

This Scientist Explains Why Israel's Iron Dome Is Overrated

Want to stay alive in Israel? Forget Iron Dome and check your phone. By Patrick Tucker

Defense One

Obama: No Expanded U.S. Military Role in Ukraine

The Obama administration says the attack on an airliner over Eastern Ukraine should be a ‘wake-up call’ for Europe to do more to protect its national security interests. By Molly O’Toole