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Government Job Training: From the Mundane to 'The Matrix'

Virtual reality is making training more interactive and easier to do from a distance.

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Teens Are Losing Interest in Science, Survey Finds

Public service is the second most popular adolescent career choice.

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Industry Backlash Against Surveillance Jeopardizes Cybersecurity

NSA admissions of mass data collection could harm relations with private sector.

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Those G20 Briefings in Your Inbox May Be Laced With Spyware

Emails to influential world leaders contain UK government documents with tracked changes -- and malware, researchers say.

Defense One

Hagel the Grunt, McCain the Pilot, and Vietnam’s Effect on Syria

Vietnam combat veterans faced off in Congress over Syria on Tuesday, but when it comes to war, the difference between Hagel and McCain is about 30,000 feet. By Kevin Baron

Defense One

'Mass Chaos': Diplomats Warned Obama Syria Was Inevitable

For months, diplomats told the White House to get involved in Syria, or pay a greater price down the road. Well, here we are. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

Defense One

Syrian Rebel Commander Idris Prepared to Testify to Congress

Supporters say they may bring Syria’s rebels leaders from the front lines to the witness tables of Capitol Hill, should Congress balk. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

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What Do HHS Employees Really Think? Agency Will Pay Data Miners to Find Out

HHS wants a contractor to monitor internal social network to glean employee sentiments.

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Find Out How Much Money Telework Is Saving Your Agency

New tool tracks return on investment for federal telework programs.

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Pentagon Planned to Secure Web Domains Before Syrians Hijacked Marine Corps Site

Pro-regime hacktivists apparently redirected visitors to a letter urging troops not to strike.

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What Politicians Don't Tell You About Federal Employees

Meet 19 people who will make you rethink what government service is all about.

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Will Social Media Get Obama Off the Hook on Syria?

U.S. intel report relies heavily on messages from the public and on videos to overcome America's credibility problem.

Nextgov

How to Win Government Contracts the EZ Way

Beta website simplifies the bidding process and opens the playing field to more competitors.

Defense One

Military Strike Against Syria Could Cost More Than $600 Million

The cost of a possible strike against Syria comes amid steep budget cuts at the Pentagon. By Defense One Staff

Nextgov

The NSA Pays Some American Companies for Network Access

Companies who provide the agency access to their communications networks are often paid for their trouble.

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Can Twitter Chatter Get Obamacare Defunded?

Here’s why social media isn’t a good way to force action on Capitol Hill.