Management
What It's Like to Work for a Background Check Contractor
Former USIS workers say they faced pressure to churn out clearances quickly.
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FDA Hires Obama Campaigners to Track Its Social Media Reach
Agencies have been encouraged to track how their programs are received online.
Management
Watchdog Warns NOAA on Delays in Upgrading Weather Satellites
GAO critiques management of polar, geostationary and environmental systems.
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Energy Industry Website Hacks Resemble Compromises to a Labor Site for Nuclear Workers
The operations aim to steal sensitive information from visitors to the infected webpages.
Management
Energy Department Revs Up Controversial Loan Program
Expired fund that backed Solyndra resumes with broader focus, $8 billion budget.
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More Than 1 in 5 Cyber Jobs Vacant at Key DHS Division
Security clearance wait times and relatively low pay are among the hiring obstacles cited.
Management
Company That Vetted Snowden Also Ran Aaron Alexis's Background Check
Firm already was under a criminal investigation for 'routine' background check failures.
Tech
How Exactly GSA Plans to Provide 1 Desk for Every 2 Employees
DHS, Agriculture and HHS also tout their workplace savings, thanks to telework and other efforts.
Management
Timeline: Federal Employees Under Attack
The Navy Yard shooting serves as a reminder that even civilian federal jobs aren't always safe.
Management
How VA is Making Progress in Reducing the Benefits Backlog
One factor: greater collaboration with veterans service organizations.
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GPS Jammers Could Knock Out Signals in a Medium-Sized City
U.S. still has no defense against GPS jamming or spoofing.
Oversight
Would a Government Shutdown Really Be All That Bad for Republicans? Yes
Conservatives now argue that the political consequences of stopping funding have been overstated. Survivors of the last major closure beg to differ.
Oversight
Analysis: The Sequester Is a Disaster, and Congress's Next Move May Be Worse
From national parks to medical research, cuts are undermining what makes America great. Yet Republicans seem set on shutting down the government or even default.
Pay & Benefits
White House Reminded of Pledge to Find a Presidential Rank Award Alternative
Senior execs group suggests inexpensive ways the administration could honor star performers.
Management
4 Things Every Government Communicator Should Know
The strategies you need in your digital toolset.
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Procurement Sleight of Hand Gave Contractors Access to Naval Bases
Navy tapped government purchase cards, piggybacked on other contracts to acquire access control system.
Oversight
State Department Holds Its Own at Benghazi Hearing
Kennedy defends accountability steps, thanks Congress for new embassy security funds.
Management
Obama Initiates Security Clearance Review After Navy Yard Shooting
Lawmakers, Pentagon also look into security procedures at military installations.
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