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What Happened to America's Most Important Arctic Ships?
The nation’s fleet of ice-cutting ships is getting older, and congressional action to modernize it isn’t moving at breakneck speed.
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A Chance to Drive a Wedge Between Jihadists and Sunnis
ISIL’s overreach into Iraq is Washington’s opportunity to shift Sunni allegiances for good. By Dave Miller
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Despite Pentagon Concerns, Obama Requests No New Military for Border Threat
White House agrees the root causes of the border crisis threaten national security, but says the mission is not the military’s. By Molly O’Toole
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DHS Is Prepared to Spend Big on Wearable Radiation Detectors
Agency may buy $24 million worth of the devices.
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How to Fix the Government's Security Clearance Mess
We need to continuously monitor who has top secret clearance. Here’s how. By Steve Nguyen
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Ohio’s Local Governments Head to Boot Camp
A state partnership aims to maximize efficiency and eliminate waste.
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Pew Study Shows Continued Shifts in Statehouse Reporter Ranks
But the state capitol landscape for reporters varies greatly nationwide.
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97 Percent of Key Industries Doubt Security Compliance Can Defy Hackers
Utilities and energy companies are more focused on preventing downtime than thwarting breaches.
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Why It Costs $1.7 Billion to Computerize Immigration Forms
USCIS awards new contract to turn around long-delayed digital casework system.
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Seattle Seeks to Save Its Bus System
King County, Washington, is out of transit-funding tricks, so officials in its largest city are taking action.
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Surprise! The Air Force May Have Already Developed Its Next Bomber
A new report suggests the aircraft may already be headed for production.
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This Guy Definitely Has the Strangest Federal Job
NASA’s designated smeller sniffs out obnoxious odors so astronauts don’t have to.
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Oregon's Pay-Per-Mile Road-Funding Program Continues to Evolve
The Beaver State's pilot project could change how Americans think about the cost of driving.
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NATO Must Stop ISIL Before It’s Too Late
NATO’s road to Iraq runs through Turkey, then Washington—if the alliance really wants to bring an end to ISIL. By Philip Seib
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Now Covering States and Localities, Too!
The launch of GovExec.com’s new state and local channel.
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How Big Cities Are Saving Big Bucks With Car Sharing
Chicago, Indianapolis move beyond the traditional municipal vehicle fleet model.
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Hagel Backs General on U.S. Border Threats
Defense Secretary Hagel supports his top general’s concern that Central American destabilization is fueling the migrant children crisis at the U.S. border. By Molly O’Toole
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Obama Wants Drones to Be Part of Border Migration Solution
Proposed emergency funding contains $39 million for aerial surveillance, including unmanned aircraft operations.
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Feds Distribute Millions in Parks and Rec Grants to All 50 States
Find out how much your state is getting.
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