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More Than 1 in 5 Cyber Jobs Vacant at Key DHS Division
Security clearance wait times and relatively low pay are among the hiring obstacles cited.
Oversight
House Approves Measure to Keep Government Open Past Sept. 30
Bill would also defund health care reform law; Senate vows to strip out Obamacare language, edging government closer to a shutdown.
Nextgov
Navy Yard Responders Say Rescue Was Hampered by Bad Radios
Radios reportedly weren't powerful enough to reach transmitters outside the building.
Nextgov
This Is How Fear of Government Snooping Takes Its Toll on Tech Companies
Two technology offerings dropped in wake of surveillance revelations.
Oversight
Halliburton Will Pay a $200,000 Fine For Destroying BP Oil Spill Evidence
Fine is the maximum for the misdemeanor charge.
Oversight
The Viral Navy Yard Photo Is Related, After All
Image's authenticity came under scrutiny almost as soon as it began to go viral.
Management
Company That Vetted Snowden Also Ran Aaron Alexis's Background Check
Firm already was under a criminal investigation for 'routine' background check failures.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Obamacare or Bust
The GOP is choosing the second option-- and possibly taking the federal government down with it.
Tech
How Exactly GSA Plans to Provide 1 Desk for Every 2 Employees
DHS, Agriculture and HHS also tout their workplace savings, thanks to telework and other efforts.
Management
Timeline: Federal Employees Under Attack
The Navy Yard shooting serves as a reminder that even civilian federal jobs aren't always safe.
Management
How VA is Making Progress in Reducing the Benefits Backlog
One factor: greater collaboration with veterans service organizations.
Nextgov
Oops, the Navy Jams Its Own Navigation Receivers
Another example of why no one, especially sailors, should rely exclusively on GPS.
Nextgov
Stimulus Tracking Site Is Rebooted to Monitor Hurricane Sandy Spending
Contract extensions will keep Recovery.gov running for two more years.
Oversight
Mailing Industry Denounces Proposal to Give USPS More Control Over Pricing
Senators, postal officials defend need to let the cash-strapped agency run independently.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Retirement Plan Revises Rules to Include Same-Sex Marriages
TSP board will determine an enrollee’s marital status based on where the marriage occurred for benefits purposes.
Defense
Marines Plan Troop Cuts, Command Headquarters Relocations by 2017
Gen. McKenzie cites reduced budget’s risks in preview of quadrennial review.
Oversight
How to Explain the Continuing Resolution to Your Friends at Happy Hour
You can think of it as a football game; the GOP needs to break the Democrats to get the touchdown that will obliterate health reform.
Pay & Benefits
Congressman Complains About Making $172,000 a Year
Millionaire GOP lawmaker Phil Gingrey laments his low salary.
Oversight