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Venezuela claims to build drones with help from Iran, China
The move comes two months after Iran claimed to recover data from a downed U.S. drone.
Management
Is 'smart regulation' not?
Obama says he’s revolutionizing government; Romney says the president just wants more government.
Pay & Benefits
Long-Term Thinking
Three things to remember when considering long-term care insurance.
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Forest Service adds advanced tankers to fire-fighting fleet
New aircraft will replace 50-year-old planes.
Management
Proposed change would make options clearer for wronged whistleblowers
Merit Systems Protection Board recommends sweeping overhaul of policies.
Management
Contractors object to parts of Defense authorization bills
Caps on exec pay and stepped-up small business hiring goals called unrealistic.
Tech
New data show Obama ahead in social-media race
President is leading Mitt Romney in online user engagement.
Defense
Pentagon sexual assault office gets new director
Incoming leader, Army Maj. Gen. Gary S. Patton, currently guides repeal of don’t ask, don’t tell.
Oversight
Deal made to advance disputed nominees to nuclear commission
Republicans agree to back Obama’s choice of geologist MacFarlane.
News
A Change at IBM’s Washington Outpost
Former OMB executive Jonathan Breul retires; Dan Chenok steps in as executive director.
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Policy would require agencies to scan for network threats every 72 hours and begin patching holes
Continuous monitoring program remains a work in progress, DHS official says.
Defense
Panetta promises nothing important was leaked for the Bin Laden movie
The Defense chief testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Defense
The U.S. military is expanding its spy network in Africa
A wide-reaching network of air bases and Special Operations units will target terrorist and guerrilla groups.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Mitt eats a doughnut
The candidate campaigns with desserts and comedians take note.
Tech
Poll finds global disapproval of U.S. drone strikes
Greece, Egypt and Jordan had the highest percentages of opposition.
Pay & Benefits
Stay Healthy, Join a Union
Union members are more likely to say they are in good health; TSP update.
News
Video: The Joint Chiefs Chairman, Crooning
Gen. Martin Dempsey breaks out in a song praising the Coast Guard.
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