Defense
Senate Defense Bill Lays Out Acquisition Reforms, HQ Personnel Cuts
McCain lauds trims of $10 billion in “unnecessary spending.”
Nextgov
What the Pentagon Thought the Future of Cybersecurity Would Look Like in 2001
The agency forecasted things like touch screens and automated cyber defense.
Pay & Benefits
Why Isn't the White House Touting Its Top Senior Executives?
The Obama administration has been somewhat mum on the Presidential Rank Award winners, probably because of the bonuses.
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What Will Happen to Truck Stop Towns When Driverless Truck Technology Expands?
In just a few years, communities that depend on the trucking industry for their vitality will be facing major economic disruption.
Management
The Endangered Species Act Is Getting A Makeover
The Obama administration is fighting back against criticism that states don’t get enough say under the law.
Management
Chris Christie: Edward Snowden Is a Criminal and NSA Fears Are 'Baloney'
The Republican governor and likely White House hopeful will accuse Hollywood and “civil-liberties extremists” of hijacking the NSA debate in a speech Monday.
Management
Pope Francis' Nine Rules for Happy Living
The key to being a transformational leader is a positive personality.
Nextgov
Building a Robot in Your Garage? You Could Get a DARPA Contract in Less Than a Month
DARPA's new Robotics Fast Track effort aims to reduce the proposal-to-contract turnaround time to less than a month.
Nextgov
Government Outpacing Private Sector in IPv6 Adoption, Official Says
More than half of public federal web domains are using the new protocol.
Oversight
Compensation Plan for U.S. Hostages Held in Iran Advances
President Obama expected to sign nuclear-talks act with pledge separate from Isakson bill.
Defense
Obama Will No Longer Give Police Bayonets and Grenade Launchers
Hummers and drones are still on the table, however.
Management
Lindsey Graham Steps on His Own Presidential Announcement
" I'm running because of what you see on television. I'm running because I think the world is falling apart," the South Carolinian said, despite saying he would make his intentions known on June 1.
Oversight
The Senate's Three Competing Priorities Before Memorial Day Recess
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is juggling Trade Promotion Authority, the Patriot Act and a highway bill.
Oversight
The Senate Will Decide the Future of NSA Spying
Mitch McConnell's intransigence has been unbowed despite an apparent groundswell of support over the past month in favor of NSA reform.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Who Created ISIS?
Weekend Update clarifies Jeb Bush's brother's effect on the Middle East.
Management
Colliding With the Third Rail
Will exposing a problem in your organization make a difference, or simply get you fired?
Retirement
NDAA includes TSP provision
The National Defense Authorization Act passed last week by the House includes a measure that would provide a retirement plan to most military service members who not eligible for military retirement.
Employee Policy
Rollout of DOD appraisal system to begin next year
The Defense Department next year will begin to implement a new performance appraisal system for all DOD civilian employees.
Employee Policy
DHS secretary presents awards for valor
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson last week presented Department of Homeland Security awards for valor to10 employees from across the department, as well as to two members of local law enforcement.
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