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Air Force plans ‘see-and-avoid’ system for drones
System of sensors and software will help pilots avoid collisions.
Management
Programs for disabled job seekers are fragmented, repetitive, GAO finds
At least nine agencies provide related offerings , watchdog says.
Management
Washington agencies to return to normal operating procedures on Friday
That means an end to the unscheduled leave and telework policy that has been in effect since severe storms hit last week.
Management
Their Perception Is Your Reality Revisited
How people perceive you is as important as anything.
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FBI cyber posse goes back to school
The bureau hires the SANS Institute to teach ‘metasploit kung fu’ and other essential skills.
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Pentagon seeks to expand Afghan drone operations
The military wants to reprogram $94.2 million to expand the use of ScanEagle aircraft.
Management
No criminal charges for former Commerce secretary after traffic accidents
John Bryson suffered a seizure while driving.
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Illegal software export helped China develop its first attack helicopter
U.S. military contractor’s Canadian subsidiary took a calculated risk, documents show.
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Air Force firefighting C-130s return to duty
Interagency center predicts 'above normal significant fire potential' in Colorado and Wyoming.
Defense
Photo Gallery: Colorado wildfires
The fires have forced more than 30,000 residents to evacuate.
Management
The Obama way: Assessing the president's management approach
Commander-in-chief says he's made more mistakes in communications than in setting policies.
Management
Small business share of contracts shrunk slightly in 2011, SBA reports
Governmentwide percentage of 21.65 again falls short of legislated goal.
Pay & Benefits
Union says USPS consolidation plan violates collective bargaining agreement
Converting rural postmasters to part-time positions raises 'serious questions,' APWU says.
Management
Contractors seek changes in bill to curb human trafficking
Senate panel’s approval brightens prospects for passage.
Pay & Benefits
GSA offers select employees buyouts, early retirement
This is the second phase of the agency’s workforce reduction efforts.
Defense
Pakistan reopens supply routes, Clinton apologizes
Clinton offers condolences to the families of Pakistani soldiers who lost their lives in NATO airstrike last November.
Management
Watchdog dismisses TRICARE bid protest
Longtime contractor loses multibillion-dollar award to manage military health care.
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