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Defense Plans Secret Global Social Media Data Mining Project Based in Europe
Project aims to 'identify violent extremist influences.'
Management
How to Negotiate Your Salary When Everyone Knows What You Make
As more companies adopt transparent salary models, the rules of negotiation have turned upside down.
News
Try to Buy a Gorilla, Get a Federal Agent in a Gorilla Suit
In 1993, Fish and Wildlife agents nabbed a criminal by using unconventional methods.
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Lost Your CAC Card? Prove It, Pentagon Says
Employees attempting to obtain replacement CAC cards must verify theirs have been lost or stolen.
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What Obama's New Cyber Standards Mean for Federal Contractors
The guidelines will likely be mandatory to win agency business.
Management
Lawmakers Clash With Senior Execs Over Power to Fire at Veterans Affairs
New legislation would give department secretary more authority to sack top career employees for alleged mismanagement.
Defense One
Here's Why Cutting 20 Percent of Hagel's Staff Is a Bad Idea
The Defense Department’s plan to cut across staff headquarters by 20 percent at least deserves independent analysis. By Robert Ogden
Management
How I Lead: By Not Trying Too Hard To Be Liked
Insights from Joshua Ederheimer of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services at the Justice Department.
Management
This Google Exec’s Success Shows How it Pays Off to Invest in Talent
Google Senior Vice President Sundar Pichai got ahead the right way.
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Salaries Are Rising for These Six IT Jobs
Fresh food and home cleaning services among perks offered workers with the most-sought skills.
Management
Here's What's Happening After the Debt Ceiling: Nothing
As lawmakers head into Presidents Day recess, they have few big-ticket legislative aspirations this year, only a few accomplishments, and plenty of time to campaign.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Republicans in a Box on Veterans Benefits
Democratic majority is pushing for a bill that repeals cuts to military pensions without offsetting the cost.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The GOP Has a Border Problem
What do the Republicans want to do about immigration?
Defense One
How Big Data Could Help the U.S. Predict the Next Snowden
DNI James Clapper wants intelligence workers put into a big data cloud the U.S. can surveil, and it just might work. by Patrick Tucker
Management
House Suspends Debt Limit for 13 Months
Chamber also passes separate bill to reverse cuts to pensions of working-age retirees.
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TSA Wants Machines to Scan Through Your Coat, Shoes and Belt
Desired technology could automatically screen 250 airplane passengers an hour.
Oversight
House Panel Faults Local Police Departments, Contractor in Navy Yard Shooting
Two reports blame localities and U.S. Investigations Services for failing to properly vet Aaron Alexis.
Management
Like Many Federal Leaders, You're Probably Stressed Out
When you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t try to go it alone.
Pay & Benefits
House Votes to Repeal Cuts to Vets Benefits, Partially Extend Sequester
But the $6 billion battle will be largely fought in the Senate.
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