Tech
NASA For Hire
Hiring effort is to assist aerospace workers impacted by the end of the Space Shuttle program.
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EPA failed to assess coal risks, IG finds
The agency recommended using coal waste for nearly a decade, despite concentrations of arsenic, lead and mercury, report finds.
Oversight
Lights, camera, action in the 'Temple of Secrets'
Federal Reserve makes a dramatic move toward openness by inviting the media.
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From Nextgov.com: NSA testing smartphones, tablets on safe mobile architecture
The agency is securing the cloud and stealing a page from Amazon, OnStar for data delivery systems.
Oversight
Union demands concessions in the event of a government shutdown
AFGE deploys its members to fight for retroactive administrative leave, continued health care benefits.
Pay & Benefits
Government revoking pay raises, top career officials claim
Some senior executives believe their performance-based pay increases are being terminated because of the salary freeze.
Defense
Two former Republican EPA administrators warn of 'siege' against agency
Defunding the EPA would prevent it from protecting our air and water, they say.
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Issa probes FCC's close ties to White House
The lawmaker cites a high number of White House visits by agency officials.
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Political insiders say public uninformed about policy issues
Democrats in particular think Americans don't "know enough about the issues facing Washington to form wise opinions about what should be done."
Oversight
Former Amtrak inspector general accused of inappropriate lobbying
Fred Weiderhold's removal from his position in 2009 has been the subject of a congressional investigation.
Pay & Benefits
Are Cuts Coming?
Federal retirement benefits are under fire more than at any time in recent memory.
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Protection of U.S. nuclear arsenal faulted by experts
National Nuclear Security Administration fails to coordinate with other agencies to guard stockpiles, says National Research Council.
Defense
Pentagon moves to stop work on second engine
Makers of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, GE and Rolls Royce, vow to keep the program alive until supporters in Congress can weigh in again.
Oversight
Intelligence community calls for clearer organizational conflict-of-interest rules
Intelligence and National Security Alliance report argues consistent guidance is needed from the Director of National Intelligence.
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