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Illuminate! The True Tale of My WW II Searchlight in Vietnam
In which Gen. William Westmoreland plays a key walk-on role.
Defense One
Help Veterans by Taking Them Off the Pedestal
Veterans face plenty of challenges after returning from war. Its time to find a more constructive way to help them reintegrate back into civilian life. By Alex Horton
Defense One
Why Taking Sexual Assault Cases Out of the Chain of Command Protects Our Troops
The Military Justice Improvement Act will help victims of sexual assault get a fair chance at justice. By Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Pay & Benefits
Feds’ Job and Pay Satisfaction Plunges in 2013 Survey
Pay satisfaction falls the most; morale has steadily dropped since 2010.
Oversight
Most Americans Think Obama's Doing a Bad Job
Fifty-three percent of Americans disapprove of Obama, while 41 percent view him in a positive light.
Pay & Benefits
VA to Suspend Mandatory Overtime for Claims Processors
Department secretary seeks to ease the burden on his workforce.
Management
The Complete Guide to Getting What You Want With Body Language
Exploring the impact of various body positions.
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Congress.gov Coming This Month
Site will replace 18-year-old Thomas.gov for legislative information.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Government Sheds 12,000 Jobs in October
The shutdown did not contribute to the drop in federal employment, according to the Labor Department.
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Fed CTO Todd Park Threatened With HealthCare.gov Subpoena
Issa wants him at a hearing; the White House says he's too busy fixing the website.
Management
National Security Whistleblowers Could Win New Protections
Senate Intelligence panel approves additional channels for disclosures.
Defense One
Policy Chief Miller Resigns, Latest Senior DOD Official to Depart
Under Secretary Jim Miller’s resignation, effective the end of January is no surprise but the timing adds to an exodus of talent leaving Chuck Hagel. By Kevin Baron
Management
Identity Theft Still Costs the IRS Billions
Auditors recommend better training and specialization among staff.
Defense One
Sequestration Cuts Deeper Into ‘Full-Spectrum’ Training for Troops
The military says budget cuts are forcing cuts to full-spectrum training and leaving troops unprepared for a crisis that requires more than just military might. By Stephanie Gaskell
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Snowden Convinced Colleagues to Give Him Their Passwords
About two dozen employees willingly handed over their login credentials.
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Cisco, Vets Push IT Careers for Transitioning Military Personnel
'The time is now for the private and public sector to establish these long-term programs.'
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White House's $14 Billion Cyber Spending Claim Is Squishy
The administration's 2014 governmentwide computer security budget has two line items -- cyber IT and cyber non-IT activities -- neither of which has a dollar figure attached.
Oversight