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Indianapolis Mayor Denounces Indiana’s Religious Objections Law and Reaffirms City’s Openness
Amid the ongoing furor that’s tarnishing Indiana’s economic image, Greg Ballard calls on his fellow Republicans to extend state civil rights protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
Nextgov
GitHub Battles Its Largest-Ever DDoS Attack
The code repository is used by several federal groups, including the White House.
Defense
Obama Will Weigh In By April 30 On Military Panel's Proposed Compensation Reforms
The president on Monday offered support for 15 recommendations, but didn't rubber-stamp them.
Nextgov
BYOD to the Pentagon? Pilot to Begin This Summer
One of the government’s most risk-averse agencies is making plans for a BYOD pilot program this summer.
Management
Lawmaker Moves to Remake Air Traffic Control as a Corporation
Mica's draft bill inspired by foreign quasi-government systems.
Defense
Feds Charged With Stealing Bitcoin
A former DEA official and a former Secret Service agent are accused of using bitcoin to launder money during an investigation into Silk Road.
Oversight
Why Only One House Committee Is Investigating Hillary Clinton's Emails
The House Oversight panel had suggested it would do its own probe, but is standing down for now.
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In Raleigh, State Lawmakers Throw Wrench in City's Central Park Plan. Again.
City leaders have an agreement to buy a giant piece of state land to create their own grand central park. But new legislation may pit municipal leaders against the highest bidder.
Defense
IG: Former Hawaii VA Supervisor Circumvented Benefits Claims Policy
A supervisor, who has since resigned, said he was trying to help vets, not misrepresent data.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Revive Effort to End Union Work on the Government's Dime
Bill would repeal the longstanding practice of "official time."
Defense
Shots Fired and 1 Killed After Vehicle Rams Gate at NSA Headquarters
Incident in Fort Meade, Md., is not believed to be related to terrorism.
Management
House Advances Bill to Curb Contract ‘Bundling’ that Favors Large Companies
Lawmakers cite the need for more accurate data on small business awards.
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Congressman Wants to Curb Copycat IT Systems at DHS
The DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act, introduced last week, would require the DHS chief information officer to report to Congress on plans for reducing duplicative IT systems.
Management
Meeting the Needs of Women in the Workplace
Identifying best practices, barriers and limitations in achieving work-life balance.
Management
Obamacare Promises Tax-Season Surprises
If you have health coverage through an exchange established under the Affordable Care Act, expect the unexpected.
Tech
Clinton Won't Hand Over Server, Says Emails Are Gone
Benghazi panel Chairman Gowdy complains she "unilaterally decided to wipe her server clean."
Management
Science Has Found the Emotion You Need to Stay Healthy
We may experience it more than we think.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Yes We Cannabis
Taking cues from Willie Nelson, Washington-connected celebrities are releasing their own personal marijuana brands.
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