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DHS urged to create reserve cadre of cyber experts
Specialists from government and industry would mobilize to address emergencies.
Defense
State Department disowns Susan Rice's Libya narrative
Several State officials said the deadly terrorist assault on U.S. diplomats were not spontaneous.
Pay & Benefits
Military families must pay to extend TRICARE coverage to adult dependents
Fee has deterred service members from exercising the option.
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European defense giants call off merger talks
News spells relief to U.S. aerospace contractors.
Oversight
Democrats forecast sequestration’s toll on nondefense programs, jobs
Thousands of feds from the FBI to Border Patrol have jobs on the line, appropriators say.
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Army kicks off $988 million radio buy for tactical vehicles
Service leaders plan their first order for April 2013 from the multivendor deal.
Oversight
Poll: Americans don't favor government promoting traditional values
Of those surveyed, 52 percent thought the government should steer clear.
Management
Mother of slain SEAL condemns Romney
The Romney campaign said Thursday he would stop mentioning the slain SEAL publicly.
Management
Agencies still buying iPods, yo-yos, coins and other swag
Probe finds federal offices are disregarding executive order on promotional spending.
Oversight
Congressional Republicans call for resignation of VA chief of staff
Letter cites lack of oversight on excessive conference spending.
Management
IRS names acting commissioner
Steven Miller will take over for Doug Shulman when his term expires next month.
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New app posts president’s daily documents
Previous GPO apps included information on the federal budget and members of Congress.
Defense
Army prepares for workforce cuts, but not sequestration specifically
Official says planning for the automatic reductions could be detrimental.
Management
The Miracle of Flight (or Just About Anything Else)
There are lots of things that can go into a simple plane ride.
Defense
State Department officials: No protest outside Libya mission ahead of attack
News comes as Republicans hold hearings.
News
Doubling Down on Attacking Feds
Jack Welch refuses to apologize for suggesting that federal employees cooked unemployment numbers to help President Obama.
Oversight
Video: Obama campaign stands by Big Bird ad
Senior adviser says he is unaware of any efforts to take down the 30-second spot.
Defense
U.S. quietly sends task force to Jordan to aid in Syria crisis
Obama administration has so far declined to intervene directly.
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