Defense One
Simulating War Might Be the Best Way To Prevent One
Virtual reality training is about to get a lot better and more competitive. But is it falling out of favor? By Patrick Tucker
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Iowa Governor, Mayor Differ on Assisting Immigrant Children Caught Along Border
Davenport mayor says his city can help coordinate local assistance.
Management
Government’s Biggest Failures, 2001-2014
A scholar looks at recent instances of where government has fallen short, either in oversight or operations.
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8 Cities Awarded NLC Grants for Medicaid, CHIP Enrollment Expansion Initiative
Selected cities aim to reduce rate of uninsured children and families by 50 percent.
Pay & Benefits
Air Force to Offer Separation Incentives to Thousands of Civilians
If necessary, service will resort to layoffs to reach sequestration budget caps.
Oversight
Playing in Traffic Is Not Safe Politics
Are Democrats beginning to rationalize that losing the Senate majority wouldn’t be as bad as some fear?
Defense One
The One Thing the U.S. Can't Train the Iraqi Army To Do
The U.S. has trained the Iraqi military for years. But there’s one thing you can’t teach an army to do. By Lt. Gen. Robert Gard
Nextgov
If You’re Anonymously Editing Wikipedia from Capitol Hill, Everyone Will Know
Here’s what you should do instead.
Nextgov
FBI Explores Commercial Cloud Capabilities
Needs 1 petabyte of storage, which is enough to house the U.S. population’s DNA and then clone it twice.
Defense
Bowe Bergdahl Is Returning to Active Duty
Return follows months of accusations and speculation over whether he deserted the military before being captured.
Management
How to Build a Strong Ethical Culture at Your Agency
Managers must look beyond quality, price and speed when choosing a contractor.
Defense One
Rand Paul vs. Rick Perry: The GOP’s Battle for the Future of National Security
The bluster between Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Sen. Rand Paul is just smoke for the fire that is the GOP’s identity crisis. By Molly O’Toole
Management
ICE Pays Employees Workers Comp, Even When They’re Fit to Work
The immigration agency paid five workers $1 million in unwarranted injured pay, failed to probe questionable claims.
Pay & Benefits
TSA Offers Early Retirement to Workers
Eligible employees must leave agency by Dec. 31 to take advantage of the incentive.
Management
Former Commerce Official and Lawyer in Bush White House Convicted of Attempted Murder
Farren could serve up to 50 years in prison when sentenced.
Management
CDC Closes Labs After Anthrax, Bird Flu and Small Pox Scares
“These events should never have happened,” CDC Director Tom Frieden said
Oversight
This Year's Deficit Will Probably Be the Smallest Since 2008
The federal government ran a $71 billion surplus in June.
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In Electricity War, it's Boulder vs. Xcel Energy
Energy-conscious city's bid to municipalize electric utility is being watched nationally.
Management
Why It's Increasingly Difficult for Anyone to Be President of the Entire United States
Structural forces are making it hard for any leader to function as more than 'the president of half of America.'
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