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Flournoy Pulls Out of Defense Secretary Race
Michele Flournoy pulls herself out of contention to replace Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. By Kevin Baron
Nextgov
Bug Accidentally Shut Down Military Open Source Software Portal
Problems with a backup system are preventing Pentagon from recovering Forge.mil.
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Seattle Mayor Ed Murray Pardons a Tofu Turkey
The Tofurky stunt is part of a local food bank collection challenge.
Oversight
Feds Accuse Sony of Overhyping PlayStation Features
If you bought a PlayStation Vita, you could soon be getting a refund thanks to a federal settlement.
Oversight
Nearly 1 Million Feds Will Soon Be Notified of Their Right to Join Shutdown Lawsuit
After initial ruling in their favor, shutdown-excepted employees continue lawsuit looking for bonus compensation.
Oversight
Schumer: Government Management Failures Contributed to Democrats’ Midterm Losses
Obamacare and veterans’ health debacles hurt Americans’ faith in government, senator says.
Management
4 Reasons Leaders Invest Too Much Time in the Wrong People
Is that employee not right or not ready?
Defense
FBI Accuses Two Young Minnesotans of Planning to Join Extremists in Syria
A 20-year-old Somali American is believed to have made it to Syria; his 18-year-old friend was stopped before he could leave the U.S.
News
Federal Employees Really, Really Like Their Health Benefits
Survey shows near unanimous support for FEHBP.
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Timeline of Chris Christie's Nonresponse Responses on Immigration
Over the years, his approach to discussing the issue has shifted from candid to absurd.
Nextgov
Here’s What the Rewrite of DOD’s Cloud Strategy Will Look Like
An update to the Defense Department’s cloud computing strategy aims to decentralize the process for purchasing commercial cloud solutions
Defense
VA Fires Another Senior Exec
Director of the Phoenix VA health care system had been on paid administrative leave since May, pending an investigation.
Nextgov
Key Internet and Tech Concepts Still Mysteries for Many
Many Americans are puzzled by concepts that support the Internet and other technological innovations.
Management
Can Your Job Help Your Brain Age More Gracefully?
A new study looks at whether retired surgeons have better memory skills than retired painters.
Management
Attention Dieters: FDA Ruling Will Require Calorie Counts at Restaurants
New requirements will make sure eateries "conspicuously" inform customers of nutrition information.
Management
Is Chocolate a Superior Memory Food?
Important ties between food and mental functioning keep emerging.
Management
White House Protestors Underwhelmed by Obama's Ferguson Comments
On a night of high national tensions and violence, protestors at the White House were disappointed by President Obama's speech about the Ferguson grand jury.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Closing the Door on Chuck Hagel
Late-night looks at the departing Defense chief.
Management
A Public-Private Innovation Classroom
The Center for Leadership Development invites business leaders to brainstorm alongside feds.
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