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Defense and the intelligence community pursue conflicting cloud plans

Roadmaps for shifting computer work to collaborative online environments follow different construction designs.

Defense

With Obama's Plan, 32,000 Troops Would Remain in Afghanistan in 2014

President Obama will announce his timetable during his State of the Union speech.

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Why North Korea's Nuclear Program Can't Be Stopped

The world can't negotiate with North Korea, because the world doesn't have anything North Korea wants.

Management

National Security Insiders: Sequestration is Going to Happen

Nearly 80 percent say there's no way a deal can be done to avoid across-the-board cuts by the March 1 deadline.

Management

Agencies Must Provide Better Protection for Sexual Assault Victims, OPM Says

Department-specific plans needed to address domestic violence and assault.

Tech

Dick Cheney Sides With Obama on Drones

The former vice president says the drone program is the only portion of Obama's foreign policy plan he agrees with.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Grammys, George W. Bush and the Pope

The hacking of the former president, music awards and Benedict XVI’s resignation make for a jammed comedy Monday.

Oversight

Treasury Nominee Expected to Ace Confirmation Hearing

Former budget director will be grilled on taxes, budget but Jack Lew will come prepared.

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DHS Releases Career Guidance for IT Professionals

Homeland Security CIO Richard Spires aims to help people make better career decisions.

Management

Pentagon Fails to Explain Sole-Source Contracts, GAO Says

Officials found to be confused or unaware of new requirements for justifications.

Pay & Benefits

Group Seeks Protection for Public Health Service Officers’ Pay

Legislation that would ensure military gets paychecks during a government shutdown leaves some out.

Oversight

Thousands of Organizations Mobilize Against Sequestration

Contractors, academics and union members warn of harm from automatic cuts.

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Commentary: Real cyber reform demands White House leadership

Cybersecurity isn’t a computer problem; it’s a societal problem.

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The State of the Union Goes Interactive

Citizens can use a new White House tool to tell officials how topics from Tuesday’s speech affect them.