Nextgov
The Army Is In Talks with ‘Cyber Effects’ Vendors
A new market survey aimed at identifying suppliers is the third Defense Department document issued over the past month that points out a need to be able to execute "cyber effects.”
Management
The Boston Bomber Could Become Just the Fourth Person to Die for a Federal Crime in 30 Years
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev bomber was sentenced to death Friday.
Oversight
House Preps Highway Extension as Deadline Looms
Funding would continue until July 31, but a long-term solution remains elusive.
Defense
Dog Bites (Mail)Man: The 10 Cities Where Dogs Attack Letter Carriers the Most
USPS wants to debunk the 'myth' that dogs won’t bite.
Management
Why Your Routine Is Killing Your Creativity
From preschool to the workplace, we’ve been conditioned to follow an agenda.
Defense
House Passes Major Bill Overhauling Military Retirement
The fiscal 2016 Defense authorization act automatically enrolls new troops into the Thrift Savings Plan.
Nextgov
Hackers Raid Passport Agency and Milk Starbucks Customers
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Management
Awards and Job Satisfaction Surveys Issued to Boost Federal Workers' Morale
Courageous DHS employees receive honor, while randomly selected feds across government get a chance to voice their opinions.
Defense
U.S. Bid to Stand Up Afghan Aviation Capabilities Falters
SIGAR warns $562 million effort may require a new training contract.
Nextgov
FITARA Guidelines Garner Little Feedback on GitHub -- So Far
So far, the buttoned-up federal IT industry appears more willing to share its thoughts on the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act the old-fashioned way -- by email.
Management
Agency Compliance with Records Act Remains Spotty
GAO stresses need for training, reporting and high-level leadership.
Defense One
A New Way To Help Our Troops Enter the Workforce
The Pentagon’s latest initiative connects employers to troops before they leave the military, so they’re better trained and ready to work when they do.
News
Defense IG Official Caught Up in 'Zero Dark Thirty' Dispute Lands on Her Feet
Nonprofit group raises revolving door questions.
Nextgov
Metadata is the Missing Ingredient in Agencies’ Move to Electronic Record Keeping, Watchdog Says
Guidance for automatically transferring permanent records to the National Archives and Records Administration lacks metadata requirements. That could make parsing through electronic records difficult.
Management
5 Critical Mistakes That Blunt Leadership Effectiveness
One in two people have left a job to get away from a manager.
Management
Jeb Bush Thinks the Apple Watch Can Help Replace Obamacare
And he's not the only prominent Republican wearing the Apple Watch these days.
Defense
Obama Commits U.S. to Defend Gulf Arab Allies' Territory
The president declares commitment to regional allies worried about America's engagement with Iran.
Oversight
McConnell Introduces Short-Term Reauthorization of Patriot Act
The majority leader’s new legislation would extend NSA mass spying only until July 31.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Jeb Bush Doesn't Ride a Bucking Manatee
The former governor of Florida declared his 2016 candidacy accidentally in a Nevada hallway.
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