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Many Feds Take Security Risks With Laptops, Smartphones and Tablets
Government employees fall short on mobile security, report finds.
Defense
Congress Could Move to Ease the Way for More Aid to Egypt
The news comes days before Egypt is set to vote on a constitutional referendum.
Tech
Analysis: Does America Owe Foreigners Any Privacy?
The case for constraining the NSA, even abroad
Oversight
If You Want Obama to Rein In the NSA, You're About to Be Disappointed
The president will embrace some surveillance reforms, but he's not about to scale back the national security state.
Oversight
How the Supreme Court Can Sidestep a Recess-Appointments Dilemma
A dazzling argument by Miguel Estrada shows how the justices can reach a ruling Noel Canning: Just say the Senate decides when it's in recess.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Where the Polluted Things Are
The chemical spill in West Virginia has left many without clean water.
Oversight
Congressional Negotiators Reach Deal on Omnibus Spending Plan
Legislation includes all 12 appropriations bills and funds the government through the end of September,
Defense One
It's Becoming Too Expensive for the Military to Go Into Space
DARPA Director Arati Prabhakar says the national security community is facing a crisis caused by the spiraling cost of sending military assets into orbit. By Kedar Pavgi
Nextgov
DC Metro Buys $184 Million Smart Payment System; Similar System Draws Fire in Canada
Officials bash Ontario's Accenture-built payment system as outmoded and overpriced.
Oversight
Why Is Kirsten Gillibrand's Military Sexual-Assault Bill Stalled Out?
Her proposal—the stronger of two under consideration—is struggling to get the 60 votes necessary to overcome a filibuster.
Management
Have an Interview With the Media? Here Are 10 Tips to Help You Prepare
Practice, practice and practice some more to get your key messages across.
Management
Fewer Jobs, Longer Wait Times: The New Postal Service Slogan?
Study anticipates postal workforce will shrink faster than any other employee group during the next eight years.
Nextgov
Network Security Drill Could Probe HealthCare.gov
A simulated cyberattack will pit insurers, hospitals, HHS and others against a virtual intruder, officials say.
Nextgov
About 30 Percent of ObamaCare Enrollees Are Younger Than 34
December enrollment on HealthCare.gov was 7 times October and November enrollment combined.
Pay & Benefits
Senior Execs Press Obama on Alternative to Presidential Rank Awards
Administration canceled honors last year, promising to devise a less expensive way to recognize top federal employees.
Management
Study: Caffeine Can Improve Memory
New research from Johns Hopkins shows caffeine's enhancement of long-term memory.
Pay & Benefits
Congress Cut Its Own Budget. What Happened Next Will Not Restore Your Faith in Government.
When you cut their budgets and take away their health insurance, many Capitol Hill employees will look to the exits, and that's bad news for anyone who wants to fix Congress.
Pay & Benefits
The Behavioral Economics Behind Americans’ Paltry Nest Eggs
Rewards depend on your penchant for risk.
Defense