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Oversight

George W. Bush Has Heart Surgery

Former president in 'high spirits' after doctors place a stent in his artery.

Defense

U.S. Officials Are Worried About a New and Improved Liquid Explosive

New technique could make clothing itself into a bomb.

Oversight

Slain Tsarnaev Friend's Father Will Sue FBI for Wrongful Death

ACLU is assisting in the case.

Defense

U.S. and Britain Evacuate Their Embassies In Yemen

Move comes after an American drone strike killed at least four suspected al-Qaeda militants there.

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How a Misplaced Reef on a Digital Chart Helped Destroy a Navy Minesweeper

Error by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency was compounded by the Navy’s reliance on GPS for navigation.

Oversight

Here’s How Republicans Can Take Over the Senate

There are many opportunities for GOP pickups in states where Democrats are weak.

Oversight

Long-Sleepy Privacy Board Gets New Life After NSA Disclosures

Agency advises the president and Congress on the balance between security and privacy.

Oversight

How Long Could Obama Stay At the White House — If He Were Renting?

Zillow estimates Obama's current residence could be rented out for $1.8 million a month.

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New TV Show on Agencies Spotlights Information Technology

WJLA’s Sunday morning ‘Government Matters’ is aimed at feds, contractors.

Management

IRS Told to Do More to Curb Identity Theft Fraud 'Epidemic'

Acting Chief Werfel links progress to adequate funding.

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How Computer Clouds Could Help Cure Cancer

The National Cancer Institute is funding pilot computer clouds that will help researchers crack cancer’s genetic code.

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$116,000: What You Need to Pay for the Average Cyber Pro

Federal government described as a dream employer, second only to Google, in new survey.

Management

Your Life is Now

How the sudden passing of a friend taught me to appreciate others.

Nextgov

Why Wasn't the NSA Prepared?

Contingency planning is critical to covert operations, and the NSA's failure to anticipate or effectively mitigate its recent leak is inexcusable.

Pay & Benefits

OPM: Retirement Backlog Gone by March 2014

Agency blames sequester and influx of Postal Service claims for falling months behind schedule.

Defense

Joint Chiefs Chairman: 'There Is a Significant Threat Stream'

With terrorist threat warnings swirling, Martin Dempsey and others took to TV to clarify the danger.