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Here’s What the West Can Do to Stop Russia
Economic sanctions are essential but military measures are also necessary to preserve European peace and security. By Stephen Blank
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Three Myths About the Defense Budget
Critics who say the Pentagon’s FY15 budget request is a ‘skeleton budget’ that sets us back to pre-War War II levels are wrong. Here’s why. By Ben Freeman
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For Tech Pros, There Is Such Thing as a Free Lunch
Federal agencies can't match private-sector perks, but meaningful work is also a draw.
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Navy Submarine Drones Will Predict the Weather Months In Advance
More subdrones, fewer satellites -- the future of weather prediction is changing faster than the weather. By Patrick Tucker
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Federal Cyber Hiring Could Take a Hit Under Marijuana Mandate
The government hopes stimulating work is enough of a draw for ethical hackers.
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Kerry Warns Crimea Not to Hold Vote on Sunday
Secretary of State John Kerry says the March 16 referendum has ‘no justification, no legality.’ By Ben Watson
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VA Is Competing for the Pentagon’s Electronic Health Record Contract
Shinseki will go up against commercial bidders.
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Science and Tech Students Cite Mild Interest in Federal Careers
The bad news: Federal salaries can’t live up to their expectations.
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Senator Wants to Save the World From 'www.you.suck'
Jay Rockefeller says domain name has 'little or no socially redeeming value.'
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NSA Just Needs Better Public Relations, Says Incoming NSA Chief Rogers
Reforming the NSA? Obama’s nominee for the job, Vice Adm. Mike Rogers, isn’t interested. By Patrick Tucker
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What Happens After Sexting and Luxury Travel at VA? Paid Leave
VA takes action against IG report subject, if you call paid leave action.
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How the Navy's 7th Fleet Is Combing the Seas Near Malaysia for the Missing Airliner
As the search for Flight MH370 approaches its seventh day, search efforts expand westward. By Ben Watson
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Pentagon Wants Help Tracking Space Debris
Retaining space dominance is going to require investment, Air Force Space Command chief tells lawmakers.
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NSA Nominee Confirms Ukraine Is Under Cyberattack
Vice Adm. Michael Rogers warns the U.S. is also vulnerable.
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OPM Unveils Strategic IT Plan
Agency is modernizing retirement programs, USAJOBS and other federal HR systems.
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75 Percent of Hospitals and Clinics Are Worried about HealthCare.gov Hacks
Most health facility operators surveyed said Obamacare, in general, increases the risk of compromising patient data.
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Special Ops Moves from ‘Perpetual War to Perpetual Engagement’
Special Operations commander Adm. William McRaven tells Congress that ‘we need our friends and allies more now than ever before.’ By Ben Watson
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Obamacare Enrollment Slows Again in February
About 4.2 million people have signed up for insurance through HealthCare.gov and other sites.
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What Would Jimmy Carter Do?
With a Russian invasion, defiant autocrats, and spreading security threat, President Barack Obama could learn something from the former president. By Andrew F. Krepinevich
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