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FDA Official: Medical Devices Should Be Designed For Hostile Environments
In health care, cyber intrusions into medical devices could be life-threatening.
Defense
Potemkin Jets Unlikely To Fool U.S. Satellites
But Russia’s inflatable decoys just might tie up scarce U.S. resources long enough to make a difference.
Management
It Costs U.S. National Parks almost $1 Million a Year Each to Keep Looking Natural
Without intervention, our park system would be a complete mess.
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Audit: Secret Service Info Systems Still Weak a Year After Chaffetz Leak
The audit cites outdated access controls and poor privacy protections.
Oversight
Paul Ryan's Alternate Election
Stuck with Donald Trump, the House speaker insists on running a 2016 campaign that doesn’t exist.
Management
SBA Joins with LinkedIn to Boost Private Board Diversity
Library of Congress research highlights benefits of lending to minority firms.
Management
Psychology Suggests That Power Doesn’t Make People Bad— It Just Reveals Their True Natures
Power makes us feel free to be our authentic selves.
Pay & Benefits
After Years of Decline, Obama Admin Tries New Approach to Spur Feds’ Annual Giving
Obama signs order allowing feds to donate time to CFC, not just money.
Management
Another Guilty Plea in Navy’s 'Fat Leonard' Bribery Case
Lieutenant commander accepted cash, hotel rooms and sex services in Singapore-based scheme.
Management
It's Time to Reform OMB, Experts Say
The White House Office of Management and Budget needs to pay more attention to management.
Management
You Can Make Your Email Feedback Sound Less Critical With One Word
Your messages will be more effective, and colleagues more receptive.
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Tech Unit Stretches Federal Pay System to Recruit Cyber Talent
To attract private-sector cybersecurity talent, 18F is offering potential hires jobs at the top of the General Schedule pay scale, a level traditionally reserved for high-level supervisors with managerial roles and a step below the Senior Executive Service.
Management
The Justice Department's New Police Shooting Database
The gap in data has been an embarrassment for the federal government.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump, Cosby and Clinton
One Donald, two Bills and a whole lot of terrible allegations.
Management
Risk is Agencywide, But What About Risk Management?
Efforts to modernize federal operations have introduced risks at all organizational levels, from the C suite to the mailroom.
Route Fifty
NLC Report: City Finances Appear to Be Getting Stronger
But there’s a caveat: Infrastructure and pension costs will weigh on municipal budgets in future years.
Management
Defense Has Cut 40K Civilians, But Doesn’t Know How Much Money That Has Saved
The Pentagon also is unable to determine how many contractors it has lost.
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Senator Sounds Insider Threat Alarm After NSA Contractor Arrest
The arrest of the latest NSA contractor follows high-profile leaks by Snowden, Manning and others.
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