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US Official: Chinese Want NSA Cyber Schools. Really.
The offer of shared cybersecurity training comes at a time when both countries are exchanging accusations of hacking each other’s trade secrets.
Pay & Benefits
Two Pay and Benefits Bills for Disabled Vets to Watch
2014 COLA increase awaits president’s signature; House committee approves extra sick leave for disabled vets to go to medical appointments.
Defense
Benghazi Panel Succeeds In Avoiding Partisan Spectacle (So Far)
The House Select Committee on Benghazi held its first hearing on Wednesday, and lawmakers mostly managed to steer clear of grandstanding.
Management
5 Things to Know About Phased Retirement
Not quite ready to make the leap? Find out if you're eligible for OPM's partial retirement plan.
Oversight
Republican House Keeps IRS in its Crosshairs
Bills related to targeting controversy include one to restrict use of personal email.
Management
VA Will Increase Pay for New Docs, Dentists
Incoming physicians could earn between $20,000 and $35,000 more annually as part of major recruitment effort.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Approves Bill to Default New Hires Into Riskier, Higher Yielding TSP Fund
Both houses have approved separate bills to automatically enroll new feds in a lifecycle fund.
Defense One
Petraeus, Crocker Support Plan To Arm and Train Syrian Rebels
In a letter to Congress, the former ‘dream team’ of the Iraq War is backing a plan to train and equip Syrian rebels. By Ben Watson
Defense
OMB Points to Progress on Security Clearance Reform
Agencies are pursuing 'continuous evaluation' of clearance holders, among other improvements.
Defense
Erosion of DOD’s Technical Workforce Has Broad Consequences
The military risks losing skilled scientists and engineers who aren't driven by profit.
Route Fifty
Important Lessons From Sacramento’s Cellphone Waste Report
Auditor finds nearly $300,000 in unnecessary wireless device usage, plenty of potential savings and recommends changes.
Management
Agoraphobia and the Telecommuter
How working from home enabled one woman's mental illness to flourish.
Tech
House OKs Bill Mandating More Firings of Misbehaving Federal Employees
Measure would also require preservation of certain text messages from feds' personal cell phones.
Management
Obama Warns Ebola Outbreak Is 'Spiraling Out of Control'
The president said the disease could infect hundreds of thousands of people if it isn't stopped, but the chances of it hitting the U.S. remain "extremely low."
Defense
Senator Tries to Help Frustrated Military Drivers With #OopsWeLostYourCar
One senator is on a quest to help soldiers find their vehicles, which are being held up as they move overseas.
Defense
America's Top General Says Half of Iraqi Army Is Basically Useless
Martin Dempsey says that nearly half of the Iraqi army is too heavily populated with Shiite fighters to credibly confront ISIS.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Frustrations of Hillary Clinton
The former Secretary of State is not in Iowa for the steak.
Management
Travel Tips for the Mindful Road Warrior
How to eat, sleep and be wary on business trips.
Oversight