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Contractors Are Now Using Encrypted Calls and Texts for Legal Advice
To protect information, intellectual property lawyers are encouraging secure attorney-client correspondence.
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Whatever Comes Next, Syria Is Forcing a New U.S. Strategy for the Middle East
President Obama is deciding how to respond in Syria knowing that most Americans are wary of another mess in the Middle East. By Kevin Baron and Stephanie Gaskell
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Pentagon ‘Stands Ready’ for Military Action in Syria as U.S. Warships Move to Region
President Obama huddles with his national security team to decide whether to take military action in Syria amid reports of more chemical attacks. By Kevin Baron
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Tell Us How You Really Feel About Workplace Communication
Are your bosses talking to you? And are you getting the message?
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Government CIOs Have More Clout, Shorter Terms
Researchers surveyed public- and private-sector CIOs worldwide.
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Fuel Cells Are Ready for Military Use, and Soon Maybe for Your Home Too
Mainstream use could dramatically cut energy consumption.
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Hackers Raid Gamers, Target Energy Employees and Defense Contractor Linguists
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our index of noteworthy data breaches.
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Uncle Sam Wants You (to Work on Your Golf Game)!
U.S. Army is hiring a 'golf pro' at a Japan base.
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Wireless Robots to Comb Illicit Tucson Tunnels for Drugs
A self-erecting, stair-climbing robot with an arm will scout for drugs along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Pentagon Spent Over $4 Billion on Mental Health Treatment Between 2007 and 2012
The Congressional Research Service says the annual treatment costs doubled between 2007 and 2012.
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Agencies Are Saving Millions With Virtual Events
Videoconferencing and collaboration tools are helping officials bridge geographical gaps.
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Navy's New Mobile App Will Include Links for Suicidal Troops, Sex Crime Victims
The software application will include news stories, videos, photos and helpful links.
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Defense Hires Cyber Chief for Industry Information-sharing Program
Former IBM executive Daniel Prieto is charged with increasing participation in a voluntary exchange of breach reports among Pentagon contractors and government.
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Sequestration Hits Army and Navy’s Senior Ranks
Sequestration is forcing the Army and Navy to reduce the number of senior officers. By Mark Micheli
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Spy Turned Privacy Pro Mike Janke Talks Secret Codes Oct. 16
Co-founder of secure messaging service Silent Circle will speak at Nextgov Prime about the tension between secrecy and privacy.
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Postal Service Taps Canadian Firm To Test Viability of a Single Online ID
The contract with SecureKey aims to help agencies rely on third-party ID verifiers.
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The Court That May Evaluate NSA Surveillance Hasn't Yet 'Gotten to Email'
Supreme Court justices may not know the difference between the subject field and the message body.
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When Drinking on the Job Makes You Better
In-office imbibing used to be common. Was that true in government, too?
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Analysis: Is Online Transparency Just a Feel-Good Sham?
Programs claim to let Americans participate more directly in government, with few tangible results, critics say.
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