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Get a Computer Science Degree for Just $7,000
A new offering from Georgia Tech could upend higher education and help address the IT talent gap.
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GSA Softened Some Requirements for Bulk Wireless Buying Program
The agency stepped back on demands to pool minutes and prohibit roaming charges after GAO agreed with complaint from Verizon.
Management
Head of IRS Exempt Organizations Division Placed on Administrative Leave
Fallout continues over the agency’s targeting of conservative groups.
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OMB Gives Agencies First-Ever Security Guidelines to Protect Smartphones and Tablets
The guidance could create significantly more work for officials, industry insider says.
Defense
Analysis: A Global War on Terror by Another Name Doesn't Tell Us How to Succeed
President Obama rejected the Bush-era term Global War on Terrorism in a major speech announcing changes to his counterterrorism policies.
Management
Making Government Faster
Report highlights importance of measuring time for agency tasks.
News
The Union and the IRS Scandal
NTEU president says she had no discussions with the White House related to targeting of conservative groups.
Management
No Furloughs at Agriculture Through September
USDA becomes the latest department to get a reprieve from Congress.
Management
Americans Still Like the Postal Service
Survey shows most want USPS to continue to deliver throughout the country.
Management
Bill to Keep Tax Cheats Out of Fed Workforce Introduced in Senate
Measure is similar to legislation that failed in the House in April.
Defense
Panel Provides Money for 1,600 More Customs and Border Staff
House appropriators ignore Obama request for a pay raise in 2014, however.
Management
The Steve Jobs Emails That Show How to Win a Hard-Nosed Negotiation
The emails provide an extraordinary view of a high-stakes battle between two leaders.
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Video: Jon Stewart Rips Senators for Letting Apple Off Easy on Corporate Taxes
‘There is nothing Apple can do to get us mad at them,’ comedian jokes.
Management
Don't Hold Your Breath Waiting for Public Opinion to Turn Against Obama
The president has a base of loyalists that won't quit and, at least for now, there's no evidence he was involved in any scandals.
Management
Obama to Nominate Katherine Archuleta as OPM Director
Former campaign official has served in Labor, Energy and Transportation departments.
Management
Yes, Power Corrupts, But Power Also Reveals
Power may simply help reveal our true colors.
Management
Analysis: Is It Too Hard to Fire Misbehaving Feds?
Consider the IRS scandal as a test case.
Defense
West Point Sergeant Accused of Spying on Female Cadets
He has been charged with secretly filming the cadets in showers and locker rooms.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Yes, the IRS Did Miss an Important Filing Deadline
Lois Lerner’s testimony is the main topic on late-night TV.
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