Defense One
Bribery Scandal Rocks the Navy
A nearly 4-year investigation leads to the arrest of a major Singapore defense contractor and an NCIS agent in a massive $20-million bribery scandal. By Stephanie Gaskell
Management
Agencies Beg to Differ With Entries in Senator’s ‘Wastebook’
NASA education contractor and humanities endowment take issue with unflattering portrayals of projects.
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Hackers Expose Illegal Immigrants, Assault Turkish Voters and Shop Black Friday Sales
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Management
Procurement Policy Chief to Leave Post for Private Firm
Joseph Jordan to join Fedbid as president of its public sector operations.
Management
GSA Reassures D.C. It’s Still Eligible for New FBI Headquarters Site
Virginia and Maryland proposals had overshadowed Anacostia submission.
Management
Why You Should Lead Like a Monk
How service, selflessness, indifference and detachment changed one CEO’s life.
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Futures Market Shows Hillary, Christie Leading for 2016
The market uses play money but the best portfolios win real cash payouts.
Pay & Benefits
Senators Renew Push for Mass Transit Benefit Fix
Despite efforts, bill will not receive consideration until Congress reconvenes in 2014.
Management
How Federal Investment in Highways, Science and Schools Has Changed in 50 Years
Discretionary spending in those areas has declined since the 1960s as a portion of GDP, budget analysts find.
Management
The Complete Guide to Negotiating a Raise
The science and psychology of negotiating for a heftier paycheck.
Oversight
Senate Approves Koskinen to Lead Troubled IRS
Some Republicans wanted vote delayed until after probe of targeting.
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Why Aren’t More Feds Teleworking?
Nearly half have been informed they're eligible, but few are doing it.
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Agencies to Focus on Illegal Cyberweapons Trade in 2014
Defense bill calls for agencies to work together on guidelines.
Industry Insights
Tactical Communications (TacCom) & the Future of Mobile
In response to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Efficiency Review Initiative, the Tactical Communications (TacCom) procurement vehicle was created to streamline the purchasing of all tools and services affiliated with TacCom.
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Defense to Weigh Civilian Cyber Militia
Pentagon may hire National Guard nonmilitary employees to help thwart cyberattacks.
Oversight
Congress Has Lowest Output Since 1947
58 bills have been enacted into law, out of 6,366 bills introduced by lawmakers.
Management
Can You Save the Whales With a Smartphone?
NOAA's Whale Alert mobile app can keep mariners from striking the endangered North Atlantic right whale.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A True Duck Travesty
Is the suspension of Phil Robertson a first amendment issue?
Defense
Senate Backs Defense Bill With 1 Percent Pay Raise for Troops
Obama expected to sign measure approving a range of military spending.
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