Nextgov
Hackers Zero In on Subs, Steal Kentucky Patient Data and Foul Web Developer Site
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Defense
How Much Will the ISIS Fight Cost?
The Pentagon estimates that it is spending up to $10 million per day in Iraq and Syria.
Nextgov
Forget Supersonic Jets. The Military Needs an Odometer for Computer Chips.
Project could keep out Chinese counterfeit chips from military systems
Management
Broadcasting Board Joins Movement Toward Open Office Space
Working with GSA, BBG's renovation could save $2.6 million next year.
Defense
New Strikes Target ISIS's Black Gold
As Turkey mulls the extent of its possible involvement in the campaign against Islamic State forces, the American-led coalition targeted the group's top source of income: oil.
Insights
Does It Matter That Michael Daniel May Indeed be a ‘total n00b’?
Some GBC findings suggest that Daniel’s non-technical credentials could actually be an asset in dealing with the current cyber threat landscape.
Management
The Unintended Consequence of Special Hiring Authorities for Vets: Fewer Women Hires
The percentage of new female hires in agencies fell six points between 2000 and 2012, partly due to use of special hiring authorities, a new analysis reveals.
Nextgov
Buying Coffee vs. Visualizing the Life Cycle of Federal Spending
More DATA Act considerations.
Route Fifty
Eric Holder Talks Up D.C. Voting Rights On His Way Out the Door
"We pay our taxes. We die in the Army. . . . It is long past time for every citizen to be afforded his or her full responsibilities as well as our full right."
Management
Fire at FAA Facility Wreaks Havoc on Chicago Airports
Man suspected of starting the blaze was a contract employee.
Management
Taxpayers Are Out $12M for Rebuilding Following 2008 Iowa Flood
FEMA failed to follow guidelines on replacing versus repairing damaged buildings, watchdog finds.
Management
Barack Obama Just Created The World’s Largest Marine Sanctuary
The Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument is an existing protected area established by former president George W. Bush in 2009
Defense
The Homeland Security Department Is Not Prepared for a Pandemic
Though the flu is a bigger threat than terrorism, DHS is approaching it with a mix of ineptness and cynicism.
Management
Taking the ‘Social’ Out of Social Security
The Internet can't replace live professionals when you're making life-changing decisions.
Oversight
With Eric Holder's Exit, Obama Loses a Key Ally
The attorney general has quarreled with Congress but often addressed issues the president preferred to keep at arm's length.
Defense
ISIS Hostage Executioner 'Jihadi John' Identified by the FBI
The man who murdered James Foley, Steven Sotloff and David Haines has been identified by intelligence officials.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Best Candidate to Replace Eric Holder
Is a TV host the right man for the job?
Management
We Drafted Our Own Dream Team to Tackle Government's Biggest Problems
While others play fantasy football, GovExec plays fantasy management.
Employee Policy
Next: Ground beef in the mail
The U.S. Postal Service plans to experiment with a new competitive service—grocery deliveries.
Employee Policy