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Meet the 17-Year-Old Who Hacked the U.S. Air Force
Chicago high school senior Jack Cable moonlights as an ethical hacker.
Nextgov
Veterans Affairs CIO Stepping Down
After another high-profile departure, there are 11 acting CIOs across the 24 CFO Act agencies.
Defense
Air Force: We’re Low on Bombs Because Congress Can’t Pass a Budget
It’s hard to persuade arms makers to boost production, even to fight ISIS, without cash on the barrelhead.
Oversight
How Democrats' Debt Ceiling Deal With President Trump May Have Backfired
The agreement cleared up a busy congressional calendar, allowing Republicans time for another attempt at repealing Obamacare.
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Vint Cerf's Think Tank: Internet Rulemaking Is Going to Get More Complicated
The nonprofit recommends governments work with each other—and the rest of society—to craft internet regulations.
Route Fifty
Why Cities Are Concerned About Self-Driving Vehicle Legislation in Congress
Language related to preemption and data-sharing are two areas where cities and advocacy groups would like to see changes.
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Federal Blockchain Projects Face a Familiar Talent Problem
The General Services Administration has a proof-of-concept project underway and a hurdle.
Management
Carson’s Ultimate Goal for HUD: 'Heal the Nation'
Housing and Urban Development Department Secretary Ben Carson gave employees his vision for the agency. He also promised to fix the restrooms at headquarters.
Pay & Benefits
VA Re-Fires Scandal-Plagued Employee in Test Case for Trump's New Law
New law took effect after initial disciplinary act against director of medical center in Washington, D.C.
Route Fifty
Puerto Rico Devastated: ‘When We Can Get Outside, We Will Find Our Island Destroyed’
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP: More states announce their FirstNet opt-in decisions; Mich. Civil Service Commission gives state more power over its workers; and Louisiana has some good budget news for a change.
Pay & Benefits
VA Needs Better Relocation Incentive Tracking, Flu Season Approaches and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Some Agencies Say Reform Plans Won’t Focus on Job Cuts, Layoffs Unlikely
HR leaders say they will find new jobs for anyone whose function is eliminated.
Management
Scientists Have Run Out of Adjectives to Describe Maria’s Devastating Power
Maria is the strongest storm to hit Puerto Rico in more than 80 years.
Management
6 Reasons to Be Excited About Changes to the Combined Federal Campaign
A charity that aims to help federal employees in need believes the changes will result in a more effective and efficient fundraising mechanism.
Oversight
Senators Unveil Bill to Ban Agencies from Spending at President’s Properties
Trump’s hotel profits prompt more legislation as court cases advance.
Pay & Benefits
Judge Tosses OPM Breach Lawsuits, Plaintiffs Appeal
Breached employees can’t show they were actually damaged, the federal judge said.
Management
Beware The Perils Of Groupthink, Yet Meetings Can Still Be Useful
Meetings can be a real drag, but they're still essential for certain types of decision-making.
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Symantec CEO: Get Commercial Software Off National Security Systems
The anti-virus exec praised U.S. officials who booted Kaspersky off government systems but stopped short of directly criticizing his competitor.
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Lockheed Martin Tops Federal IT Rankings
IDC Government's latest report features a lot of the old guard but recent mergers and acquisitions could shake things up.
Management