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Power grid hackers are of greater concern than influential report indicates, DHS official says
Authors of the 2007 National Academies study pushed to declassify the paper this month because utilities remain a terrorist target.
Pay & Benefits
Senate expected to take up bill allowing IRS to levy TSP accounts
Legislation clarifying IRS authority to tap retirement funds to collect unpaid taxes could become law by end of the year.
Management
How to TRULY Go on Vacation, Webster-style
Most of us, according to Webster, aren't actually taking vacations--and our performance is likely suffering. How to take full advantage of your duly entitled time away this season.
Pay & Benefits
Analysis: The 401(k) is a $240 billion waste
Why subsidize retirement saving if the subsidies don't work?
Oversight
Nonpartisan research office pressed to disclose story behind withdrawn tax study
Democrat seeks to clarify CRS review of economists' conclusions.
Oversight
Susan Rice to face her critics
The U.N. ambassador has invited several lawmakers to sit down with her to discuss the Benghazi attacks.
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Patent and Trademark Office director to depart
David Kappos has led the PTO since August 2009.
Oversight
White House tips its hand on payroll tax cut
The expiring tax cut should be part of broader fiscal cliff talks, economic adviser says.
Oversight
Bloomberg wants $9.8 billion in NYC Sandy aid
City will face a budget gap after FEMA funds and insurance proceeds are drawn down, mayor says.
Oversight
White House to GOP: We're waiting on 'realistic' revenue-raising proposal
Tax rates will need to be part of the equation, spokesman says.
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Cyber Monday crackdown hits 132 websites
Immigration and Customs Enforcement targets alleged counterfeiters of trademarked goods.
Management
Second Terms are for Second Chances
New terms mean new chances: Three things all federal leaders should do to get through transition, advance their career and support agency mission.
Management
State Department nixes rocker's bid to be 'ambassador of partying'
Officials pull back invitation for Andrew W.K. to visit embassy in Bahrain.
Management
Advanced Technology Reveals the Invisible in Centuries-old Manuscripts
The Library of Congress is using an advanced imaging technique to look for hidden text in old documents, including the Declaration of Independence.
Oversight
Former SEC inspector general challenges allegations of bias, sexual improprieties
Fired whistleblower included claims in suit alleging wrongful termination.
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Yes, the government can still spy on your digital life (for now)
The battle over warrantless cell-phone and internet searches is taking shape, as law-enforcement agencies carry out the searches anyway.
Management
Feds worry transition to second Obama term will break their stride
Key concerns are lack of transparency and communication from leaders, survey finds.
Pay & Benefits
Sandy victims permitted to withdraw funds from TSP
Feds can continue to pay into their retirement plan despite financial hardship withdrawal.
Oversight