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Time to Treat the VA's Problems as DOD's Problems
The VA's letdowns are now the Defense Department's problem, too. It’s time VA readiness were on par with DOD readiness. By Alexander Nicholson
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The Lawmaker’s Art of Rushing Questions and Awaiting No Answers
Video evidence that lawmakers are often more interested in asking questions than getting answers.
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The Government Has Something IT Pros Want: Training
Professional development opportunities could help agencies retain IT talent.
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The Government Can't Connect a Single Death to Bradley Manning's Leaks
Sentencing gets underway with a setback for the prosecution.
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The Untested Mobile Security System Defense Just Bought Isn't Functioning at USDA
The same contractors are providing both departments with similar software to prevent government-issued consumer gadgets from compromising networks.
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Hagel Presses Congress with Grim Alternatives to Sequestration
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's SCMR lays out tough choices for Congress on how to cut the defense budget without sequestration. By Stephanie Gaskell
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Introducing ThreatWatch: A New Way to Explore the Evolving World of Cyber Dangers
Index of breaches hitting sectors worldwide provides an ever-changing look at the risks of the digital era.
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NSA Chief Asks Techies for Help, Not Backbench Criticism
'If you disagree with what we’re doing then you should help us twice as much,' Alexander Says.
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The Highest-Performing Operation in Government
Would you believe a federal office has been called the most efficient in the world?
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The Real Bradley Manning Problem
The government still doesn’t know how to share intelligence.
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Hagel to Reveal Sequester Review, Three Paths for Pentagon Future
With the Strategic Choices and Management Review in hand, Hagel will present three budget scenarios and their consequences to the Defense Department. By Stephanie Gaskell
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How the Bradley Manning Verdict Avoided a Serious Chill on Whistleblowing
And what it means for the future of national security leaks.
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Social Learning May Soon Come to Your Agency
OPM successfully piloted an online training project that incorporates social tools.
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A Dozen Agencies Produced 19 Finalists for Tech Innovation Awards
Nextgov’s Bold Awards program recognizes feds using technology to make government work better.
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Turkish Group Might Be Behind White House Hacks, Analysts Say
Forensics specialists trace malicious emails to a webpage associated with supporters of the Islamist organization.
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University of Texas Team Hijacks $80 Million Yacht With Cheap GPS Spoofing Gear
Grad students gain control of navigation system to veer ship off course.
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Drones Approved for Commercial Flights
Aircraft will operate in Alaska to survey ice floes, whales and oil spills.
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Collecting Personal Information: NSA Yes, IRS No
House intelligence chairman defends anti-terrorist data collection.
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Get Ready for Your Close-Up: Your Next Job Interview Probably Won't Be in Person
More hiring managers are skipping face-to-face meetings, something many candidates say they prefer.
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