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White House's $14 Billion Cyber Spending Claim Is Squishy
The administration's 2014 governmentwide computer security budget has two line items -- cyber IT and cyber non-IT activities -- neither of which has a dollar figure attached.
Oversight
How Long Until Senate Leaders Resort to the Nuclear Option on Nominations?
Appointment of Janet Yellen probably won't provide the last straw, but other coming nominations might.
Defense One
Five Takeaways from a Decade of War
After Secretary Hagel’s CSIS speech, Generals Cartwright, Chiarelli and Fogleman reveal key lessons of Iraq and Afghanistan the Pentagon should heed for the future. By James Kitfield
Defense One
Boring! Brass Worried Less War and Training Lulling Force
Joint Chiefs tell Congress the troops are getting bored as Afghanistan ends and sequester keeps them idle. By Stephanie Gaskell
Management
There Is No Good Way to Manage People (But We Have To Try Anyway)
Good managers realize that there is no good way to manage people.
Nextgov
Someone Was Warned, Denial of Service and Other HealthCare.gov News
Follow key reporting on the Obama administration’s signature policy initiative.
Oversight
The Government's Surprising History of Squirrel Population Engineering
One man's mission to stock the National Mall with 'interesting little animals.'
Defense
The Military's Sexual Assault Problem Gets Bigger
Increased numbers are probably due in part to women feeling more comfortable reporting problems.
Defense One
79 NatSec Officials Praise Obama for Iran Diplomacy
Former ambassadors lauded Obama’s administration for seeking talks with Tehran nuclear program. By Kedar Pavgi
Management
OMB Puts Shutdown’s Federal Payroll Cost at $2.5 Billion
Feds took a total of 6.6 million furlough days; lost productivity not tabulated.
Pay & Benefits
Groups Fear Federal Pensions Are At Risk in Budget Talks
There’s reason to worry: Republicans and the Obama administration agree federal employees should pay more for their retirement benefits.
Pay & Benefits
Hundreds Who Worked During Shutdown Join Lawsuit Against Government
More than 500 federal employees are seeking compensation for hardships caused by delayed paychecks.
Defense One
Pentagon's Kendall: Budget Climate 'Worst I’ve Seen' for Planning
The DOD's top weapons buyer says that uncertainty is threatening the workforce 'and their ability to do their jobs.' By Charles S. Clark
Management
Navy Officer Allegedly Traded Military Secrets for Prostitutes, Cash
Commander is third official arrested in international bribery scheme.
Nextgov
HealthCare.gov’s Silver Lining: Everyone Cares About IT Procurement Now
The website’s troubles have pushed IT reform onto the national stage.
Nextgov
Lawmakers Shift Attention From Obamacare Website to Law
Even Republicans assume HealthCare.gov will be fixed; both sides turn to more-lasting impacts of reform.
Nextgov
Big Data Is a Good Place for Hackers to Hide
In five to 10 years, expect attackers to game threat-detection analytics by creating bogus malicious activity.
Oversight
Analysis: Time to Stop the Senate Filibuster Madness
Blocking qualified D.C. Circuit Court nominees is all about denying a president the right to pick judges to fill vacancies.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Wait, There's An Election in 2013?
New York and New Jersey vote and late night takes note.
Oversight