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How a Misplaced Reef on a Digital Chart Helped Destroy a Navy Minesweeper
Error by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency was compounded by the Navy’s reliance on GPS for navigation.
Oversight
Here’s How Republicans Can Take Over the Senate
There are many opportunities for GOP pickups in states where Democrats are weak.
Oversight
Long-Sleepy Privacy Board Gets New Life After NSA Disclosures
Agency advises the president and Congress on the balance between security and privacy.
Oversight
How Long Could Obama Stay At the White House — If He Were Renting?
Zillow estimates Obama's current residence could be rented out for $1.8 million a month.
Pay & Benefits
Fed Group Wants More Perks, Broader Eligibility for Partial Retirement
Phased retirement can help agencies deal with reduced budgets, NARFE says.
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New TV Show on Agencies Spotlights Information Technology
WJLA’s Sunday morning ‘Government Matters’ is aimed at feds, contractors.
Management
IRS Told to Do More to Curb Identity Theft Fraud 'Epidemic'
Acting Chief Werfel links progress to adequate funding.
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How Computer Clouds Could Help Cure Cancer
The National Cancer Institute is funding pilot computer clouds that will help researchers crack cancer’s genetic code.
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$116,000: What You Need to Pay for the Average Cyber Pro
Federal government described as a dream employer, second only to Google, in new survey.
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Why Wasn't the NSA Prepared?
Contingency planning is critical to covert operations, and the NSA's failure to anticipate or effectively mitigate its recent leak is inexcusable.
Pay & Benefits
OPM: Retirement Backlog Gone by March 2014
Agency blames sequester and influx of Postal Service claims for falling months behind schedule.
Defense
Joint Chiefs Chairman: 'There Is a Significant Threat Stream'
With terrorist threat warnings swirling, Martin Dempsey and others took to TV to clarify the danger.
Oversight
Senate Republicans Prepare for Coming Fiscal Showdown
Mitch McConnell's team is selling his role as GOP dealmaker.
Management
Embassy Closures Extended in Wake of Al-Qaeda Threat
Move comes 'out of an abundance of caution,' officials say.
Oversight
Play of the Day: How Not to Deal With Obamacare
Congress is all over the place on the Affordable Care Act.
Oversight
The NSA's Future: A Tale of Two Committees
In both the House and Senate, the Judiciary and Intelligence committees will fight over the survival of surveillance.
Pay & Benefits
Proposal to Reduce Fed Workers’ Comp Benefits Attached to Postal Bill
Measure would lower the compensation for retirement-eligible employees.
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