Tech
Lady Techs
Report finds the number of women in federal IT grew 36 percent in the past 20 years.
Tech
From Nextgov: White House proposal could open computer networks to insider threats
Industry group cautions against getting auditors involved in assessing security.
Defense
Lawmakers push rotational assignments for security workers
Bill would move homeland and national security employees across federal agencies.
Oversight
New bill would improve Peace Corps volunteer safety
Legislation would extend federal whistleblower protections to volunteers and institute measures to handle and prevent rape and assault.
Defense
Washington loses patience with counterinsurgency in Afghanistan
It isn’t just people who are dying in Afghanistan. So is an entire concept of war.
Oversight
Debt-ceiling talks move toward the end game
Republicans left Biden panel Thursday, calling for President Obama to get more involved in negotiations.
Defense
Army's No. 2 officer worries about war's toll on mental health
Four-star general has become an advocate for soldiers suffering from invisible wounds.
News
Senators propose shrinking federal vehicle fleet
Coburn and Sheehan say 20 percent reduction could save $500 million.
Defense
Petraeus acknowledges differences with Obama over Afghan drawdown
President's plan is significantly faster than the general had wanted.
Oversight
Federal grant-making procedures could be consolidated, controller says
House hearing focuses on reducing waste through improving transparency and strengthening grants website.
News
From Nextgov: Southwest fire center battles worst blazes in 28 years
Software tools help predict fire behavior and manage assets.
Defense
Former top officials dissect homeland security since 9/11
Government has learned many lessons since terrorist attacks, but partisan politics and lack of information sharing across sectors still pose problems, panelists say.
Oversight
GOP lawmaker proposes overhaul of USPS
Rep. Darrell Issa’s legislation would cut delivery frequency and adjust workers’ pay and benefits.
Defense
Mullen initially wanted slower Afghan drawdown
Joint Chiefs chairman says he now supports the plan to pull 10,000 troops out of Afghanistan before the end of the year and bring home another 23,000 by next summer.
Oversight