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FBI Orders 26,500 Licenses for Software to Guard Samsung Galaxy S5s
The bureau seeks vendor who can provide Samsung Knox licenses for use on Samsung Galaxy S5.
Oversight
Whistleblower Advocates Praise Senate-Passed Intel Reforms
Bill would codify and expand protections from a 2012 presidential directive.
Defense
Here Comes the Army Investigation Into Bowe Bergdahl's Capture
Don't expect any fast answers.
News
Vanity Portraits: Not Much of a Drain on the Budget
It turns out agencies don’t spend much on paintings of their leaders.
Defense
Kerry Is Open to Talks With Iran as Situation Worsens in Iraq
Situation has given Iran and the U.S. a common enemy.
Pay & Benefits
Appeals Process for TRICARE Claims is Fair, But Long
Report finds that Defense agreed with independent hearing officer’s decisions in 85 percent of cases over five years.
Management
Executive Order Will Ban Contractors from Discriminating Against Gay Employees
Plan is to pressure Congress to pass broader law applying to employers nationwide, according to reports.
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Agencies Graded B- on Mobility
Many federal managers say their agencies aren't taking full advantage of mobile technologies, study finds.
Defense
Hillary Clinton's 'Wicked' Iraq Problem
Potential presidential candidate is stuck between war-weary Democrats and hawkish Republicans eager to paint her as weak.
Oversight
Did the IRS Really Lose Lois Lerner's Emails? Let a Special Prosecutor Find Them.
Obama needs to address this 'phony scandal' and the public trust with real transparency.
Management
Can We Create a High Quality Government?
Improving the culture of federal service would be an essential step.
Defense One
Will Sgt. Bergdahl Stay in the Army?
Amid questions of whether or not Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl left his post in 2009, the Army makes plans for him to stay. By Molly O’Toole
Defense One
The Pros and Cons of U.S. Drone Strikes in Iraq
The easiest option against ISIS politically might also be the least effective. By Patrick Tucker
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The FBI Is Getting Its Own, Personal 3D Printer for Studying Bombs
One Stratasys Objet24 desktop-sized machine will be delivered to Quantico for forensic analysis of IEDs.
Management
Why Some Air Traffic Controllers Are Too Tired to Safely Navigate Planes
New report recommends overhaul of FAA’s hiring and scheduling procedures.
Management
Pentagon Ranks Top Suppliers to Spark Competition Among Contractors
Move is part of ongoing bid to improve acquisition.
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Hackers Hit Tweetdeck, Eat Chinese Food and Expose an STD
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Management
How I Lead: Behind the Scenes So Others Can Succeed
A conversation with workforce manager Cherlyn ‘Sunny’ Hester.
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