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The Bitcoin of Governance Could Be Coming Soon
Bitgov enables citizens to vote on legislation anywhere and anytime.
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War with Syria: The Intersection of Interests and Ideology
In the realm of foreign affairs, it’s rare that a cause unites hawkish interventionists and neoconservatives, realists and liberal internationalists. By James Kitfield
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Revealed: What U.S. Spy Agencies Spend Their Money On
Newly leaked documents, given to The Washington Post by NSA leaker Edward Snowden, show how U.S. spy agencies spend their $56 billion dollar budget. By Dashiell Bennett
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A New Approach to Archiving Government Email
‘Capstone’ addresses preservation and disposal.
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Senior IT Staff Want to be Courted Before They Retire
Advanced planning will be critical for retaining more seasoned workers in federal IT and cybersecurity, where the vast majority of the workforce is over age 40.
Defense One
The Battle Between the Air Force and the Air National Guard
The Air Force must stop pretending that it has no choice but to cut the Air National Guard and instead figure out ways to keep capability without being crushed by Congress. By Russell Rumbaugh
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Test Your Techie Trivia Skills: Where Are Those 90s Terms Now?
Will twerk and phablet go the way of e-tailing and palmtop, or endure like geek and LOL?
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Administration Previews Optional Industry Cyber Standards
The release of a rough copy coincides with a Dallas meeting next week to flesh out the protections with companies.
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TSP Board, New Contractor Tighten Security for Federal Retirement Plan
The Thrift Savings Plan bounces back from the theft of personal data on thousands of beneficiaries.
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Obama's Free to Bomb Syria, But Limited on Cybersecurity
The logjam over protecting the nation's computer infrastructure and a new report show the limits of presidential power.
Defense One
Not Yet! U.S. Still Determining Syria Attack Objectives
Obama administration officials are still trying to decide what objective they want to achieve with an attack on Syria, fearing additional chemical weapons use. By Stephanie Gaskell
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Pentagon’s Syria Response Reveals Limits of Prized Cyber, Drone Arsenal
Here’s why the 'clarity' of a 20th century cruise missile strike likely will trump the 'sophistication' of the Pentagon’s 21st century drones and cyber-weapons. By Stephanie Gaskell
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Company Says State Dept. Bought Inferior Radios for Embassy Emergency Networks
Relm Wireless blasts the department, saying it was predisposed to award the contract to Kenwood of Japan
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Twitter Breach Hits Cyber Education Director Who Formerly Ran the Federal E-Gov Office
Karen Evans' hijacked social media account published weight loss ads and privately sent her contacts malicious links.
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A Key Element of SOPA Is Back
And so are the petitioners on We the People, as they try to keep YouTube song covers from becoming felonies.
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If You Want to Keep Female Employees, Let Them Work From Home
Survey showed 100 percent of women said remote work policies affected their decisions to stay with employers.
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U.S. No Longer Seeking U.N., NATO Permission to Strike Syria
Bypassing the United Nations and NATO, the United States is 'ready to strike' Syria with British, French and Arab support. By Kevin Baron
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The Staggering Power of NSA Systems Administrators
Reflections on the Ex-PFC Wintergreens of the national-security state
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Silicon Valley Is Plucking Government IT Talent
Entrepreneurs and venture capitalists look to defense and intelligence agency employees.
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