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Substance abuse in the military is a ‘public health crisis,’ study finds
Binge drinking and illegal drug use have soared.
Oversight
Former Solicitor General Ted Olson plays Biden in Ryan debate prep
Olson represented George W. Bush in the 2000 recount.
Oversight
Shell to forego Arctic exploratory drilling until 2013
A containment dome was damaged during testing.
Oversight
Conflicting accounts: Was attack in Libya coordinated or spontaneous?
Lawmakers cast doubt on administration claim.
Defense
Four NATO troops killed in green-on-blue attack
Two U.S. Marines killed in separate Taliban assault; attackers wore U.S. uniforms.
Management
Cloud Computing: Terrible or Terribly Misunderstood?
Federal managers don't like the cloud and don't use it, though some studies indicate they may not know what it is.
Management
Obama hails public servants killed in Libya
"They had a mission, and they believed in it," president says.
Pay & Benefits
Federal judge halts enforcement of controversial STOCK Act provision
Affected federal employees get a second extension on disclosing financial information.
Management
Brace Yourselves, Sequestration is Coming
Experts say it's no longer a matter of "if" it happens.
Management
Report confirms feds would feel the effects of sequestration
White House official cites ‘significant impact,’ but provides no details on job losses or furloughs.
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Could a workplace social network replace email and phone? One agency thinks so.
NNSA plans to launch program next spring.
Management
Pentagon at 'midfield' in bid for clean books, officials say
Comptroller argues new legislation won’t help auditability effort.
Oversight
Bill to stop vets from falsifying military honors passes House
The Supreme Court struck down the 2006 version of the law in June.
Management
Week in Review: The 5 Most Popular Stories from Excellence in Government
Which agencies appeal to new grads and how to improve PowerPoint top our week in review.
Defense
Pentagon defends voting assistance efforts
Defense points to progress despite negative report.
Oversight
After next week, House stopping work until election
Planned one-week session at the start of October has been scrapped.
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Feds expect to shell out $20 billion for electronic health records
Flow of EHR incentive funds continues unabated.
Defense
With veterans, Obama plays the long game
Focus on the military at the convention could pay off down the road.
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