Defense One
What Does Nasiruddin Haqqani’s Death Mean?
Remember the Haqqani Network? Once more feared than the Taliban, brother Nasiruddin Haqqani’s drive-by killing in Pakistan on Monday is unusual in many ways -- the biggest being the method. By Joshua Foust
Nextgov
How Many Astronauts Believe Aliens Exist?
All of them, according to former Space Station commander Chris Hadfield. At least somewhere.
Nextgov
A Russian Cosmonaut Accidentally Infected the ISS with Stuxnet
Russian security expert Eugene Kaspersky says that the virus was installed through a USB stick.
Oversight
Issa, Treasury Wrangle Over Subpoena for Tea Party Documents
Treasury says shutdown delayed its response to House panel probing IRS.
Pay & Benefits
USPS Is Converting Part-Time Workers Into Full-Time Employees
Over the past two months, more than 1,500 people landed career positions.
Oversight
The GOP Still Hasn't Figured Out How to Get On With the Tea Party
Tuesday's election results ensure that the battle over the faction's role in Republican politics will rage on.
Oversight
Lawmakers Want Overall Budget Numbers Before Thanksgiving
Appropriators are worried about meeting mid-January fiscal deadline.
Management
House Chairman Sounds Alarm Over Homeland Security Vacancies
McCaul warns of DHS leadership vacuum in Wall Street Journal op-ed.
Nextgov
With BlackBerry's Future Uncertain, Pentagon Readies a Contingency Plan
The company makes the only devices yet approved to operate on Defense networks, but that could soon change.
Management
Analysis: 3 Ways to Avoid Another HealthCare.gov Mess
Simplify contracting rules, focus on quality and upgrade the workforce.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A Big Thanks To...
Tony Trenkle steps down and Chris Christie visits Fallon.
Management
Postal Service to Deliver Amazon Packages on Sundays
New policy takes effect in New York and Los Angeles.
Management
Why a Capitol Police Tactical Unit Left the Navy Yard Shooting Scene
Concern about potential threats to the U.S. Capitol led to the pullback.
Nextgov
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