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Boehner Supports End to NSA Mass Surveillance
The House speaker backs moderate legislation from the Intelligence Committee.
Defense
FBI: Syria Is 'Metastasizing' Terrorist Threats Against U.S.
Comments arrive on the heels of reports that al-Qaida is setting up training camps within Syria.
Defense
At Least Russia and the U.S. Still Get Along in Outer Space
Ukraine crisis is just another blip for collaboration in space exploration.
Management
The Scant Science Behind Anything That Claims to Boost Your Brainpower
Researchers have yet to find conclusive evidence that brain training works.
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Military Green Lights Amazon Cloud for Defensewide Use
Decision based on FedRAMP tests and additional security controls.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Give Feds a 3.3 Percent Pay Raise in 2015
Legislation would apply to both General Schedule and hourly workers.
Management
Want to Work in Science? Men Have the Advantage
How gender discrimination affects hiring.
Pay & Benefits
Do Cafeterias Need Better Vegetarian Options?
Hill aides campaign for a tastier menu in Capitol eateries.
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IT Grads Rank 14 Agencies as Top Employers
NASA, NSA and the FBI compete with Google, Facebook and Amazon in new survey.
Defense
Missed Cues and Clerical Errors Allowed Tamerlan Tsarnaev to Slip By U.S. Authorities
Name was misspelled in a security database.
Defense
The Secret Service Partied Too Much in Amsterdam
Three agents go on administrative leave after a night of drinking.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Putin's High-Level Sanction Technology
Sanctions are going both ways with Russia and the United States.
Defense One
3 Things That Have to Happen Before Robot Soldiers Hit the Battlefield
Rumors of Terminator-style soldiers have been greatly exaggerated. By Patrick Tucker
Defense One
Can the U.S. Military Really ‘Pivot’ to Asia?
Two top military commanders in the Pacific say they need more forces, subs and ships to carry out President Obama’s pivot to Asia. By Stephanie Gaskell
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Good News: Army Chiefs Plan ‘Smart’ Civilian Workforce Reduction
The Bad News: Possible RIFs.
Management
Should Edward Snowden Get His Passport Back?
Activists have gathered 100,000 signatures on a petition pleading with the State and Justice departments to do exactly that.
Management
House Republicans Prod OMB on Federal Property Data
List of underutilized buildings was promised two years ago.
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Rand Paul Touts Role in NSA Phone Spying Reforms
"I think our lawsuit had something to do with bringing the president to the table," the senator says.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Sets Date for Self Plus One Health Coverage
Feds will have to wait until 2016 to exercise the option.
Oversight