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State’s foreign policy compendium, now in e-book form
The agency released 108 volumes of its documentary history on Monday.
Management
Tackling the Bottlenecks in the Drug Development Pipeline
The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences is taking steps that could lead to faster, and cheaper, drug development cycles.
Oversight
Issa quizzes SEC on possible overuse of consultants
Criticism of Booz Allen contract includes mention of whistleblower lawsuit.
Pay & Benefits
No separate paid holiday for feds on Inauguration Day
Calendar quirk means the inauguration will be combined with a normal public holiday for MLK Day.
Defense
Why John Brennan's path to the CIA is easier than four years ago
Brennan previously withdrew amid controversy over his service in the George W. Bush administration.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement claims backlog falls 57 percent in 2012
Slow December provides a lull before an expected influx of applications this month.
Defense
6 reasons Obama chose Chuck Hagel
The Vietnam veteran and former senator shares the president's goals and worldview.
Management
Hillary Clinton returns to work after hospital stay
Secretary of State may testify about September attacks in Benghazi, Libya.
Management
No, Paul Krugman does not want to be Treasury Secretary
The economist says an administration job would reduce his influence.
Management
Six Helpful Resources for New Federal Leaders
The six “go to” topics for incoming political appointees as well as for veteran career executives preparing for 2013.
Pay & Benefits
TSP board on debt ceiling: No cause for concern
Notice reiterates that all investments are guaranteed by federal government.
Oversight
The 5 top Republicans open to shutting down government to get their way
Failing to raise the debt limit would provide leverage to achieve GOP priorities.
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Defense law aims to preempt software supply chain attacks
Pentagon officials must provide regular briefings on cyber operations and the evolution of Cyber Command.
Defense
Report: Obama to tap John Brennan as CIA director
Brennan is the president's top counter-terrorism adviser.
Defense
Expected Defense secretary nominee has reputation for going rogue
Former Republican senator Chuck Hagel may face a tough confirmation battle.
Pay & Benefits
Feds see paychecks shrink with payroll tax hike
Employees feel the pain as pay freeze extension and higher tax converge.
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VA’s paperless claims system slows to a crawl
Examiners trying to access files stored in the cloud experienced significant delays.
Management
IRS appears ready for most fiscal cliff changes to tax law
Agency’s pleas for clarity on alternative minimum tax were answered.
Management
Thankless job awaits Jack Lew if he heads to Treasury
New chief must deal with a series of mini-cliffs, in a highly partisan environment.
Management