Defense
Gigantic Cargo Plane Mistakes Tiny Airport for Air Force Base
Pilots meant to land at McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas; will have trouble taking off again.
Nextgov
A Closer Look at HealthCare.gov's Still-Unbuilt 30 Percent
Three missing back-end systems aren't needed until 2014 but were supposed to be done earlier.
Management
How John Kerry Could End Up Outdoing Hillary Clinton
Critics say he's pompous and reckless—but his relentlessness may end up making him the most consequential secretary of state in years.
Defense
U.S. and Afghanistan Finalize Agreement Allowing Troop Presence Through 2024
Deal involves 8,000 to 12,000 troops, mostly American.
Defense One
Karzai: No U.S. Troop Deal Before April Elections
After reaching an agreement to keep U.S. troops past 2014, Afghan President Hamid Karzai now wants to wait until April’s presidential election to sign it. By Stephanie Gaskell
Nextgov
The Quest to Build an NSA-Proof Cloud
European leaders want to go head to head with Amazon and Google.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Congress Suffers Some Blowing Pains
Also, Florida's Trey Radel is in some hot water.
Defense One
What Keeps DIA Director Flynn Up at Night
There’s a lot to worry about when you’re the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. Here’s what keeps Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn up at night. By Stephanie Gaskell
Pay & Benefits
Don’t Worry About Obamacare – Feds’ Health Benefits Are Safe
As FEHBP enrollees peruse their options during open season, it’s important for them to remember they can keep their coverage if they want.
Defense
Should Commissary Clerk Jobs be Classified as 'Sensitive' National Security Positions?
Lawmakers challenge proposed rules that could broaden definition of sensitive jobs, and legal ruling stripping those employees of appeal rights.
Management
3 Things Leaders Can Still Learn from JFK
Choose to go to the moon...and do the other things.
Oversight
Senate Committee Approves Homeland Security Nominee
Two panel members opposed Jeh Johnson, but he is expected to be confirmed by the Senate.
Management
How the Government is Innovating (And You Can Too)
Lessons from what the government is doing today to prepare for tomorrow.
Pay & Benefits
'Desk Jockey' Feds Abusing Overtime Are Stealing from Americans, Lawmaker Says
House overseers call for heads to roll in wake of overtime scandal at Homeland Security.
Management
Budget Officials: Across-the-Board Cuts Are the ‘Lazy’ Way Out
Survey respondents now prefer a more targeted approach.
Nextgov
New Program Preps Veterans for Wireless Careers
Warriors for Wireless aims to help connect returning service members to high-tech careers.
Nextgov
Sugar Daddy Dating Site Offers Obamacare Fix
Our site is far more complex than HealthCare.gov, SugarDaddyForMe says.
Oversight
Partisans Clash Over Strategy on Budget Talks
Conference committee is under pressure to come up with a proposal before its Dec. 13 deadline.
Oversight