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Cyber Social Network Launches
A new website fusing elements of Facebook and LinkedIn aims to help cybersecurity workers hone their skills and employers get a bead on new talent.
Nextgov
5 Tips for Data Management from Federal Leaders
A few federal data leaders shared their thoughts at a recent panel on financial regulation.
Route Fifty
New Pew Data: Most States Are Still Not Out of the Revenue Hole
Twenty of 25 lagging states have GOP governors, legislatures or both.
Defense
The United States Military Gets Childcare Right
The Pentagon helps care for servicemembers' children.
Oversight
There's an IRS Investigation That's Bipartisan and Leak-Free
The Finance Committee's probe of how the tax agency handled conservative groups has stayed below the radar, and that's by design.
Management
If Cruz Is ‘on Obamacare,’ So Are His 2016 Rivals
Ted Cruz is not the first Republican to get covered through the exchanges—which was a Republican’s mandate.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Ted Cruz Is Now On Obamacare. What Will He Do Next?
Planned Parenthood? A gay wedding?
Benefits
VA moves to standard forms to speed up processing
The Department of Veterans Affairs said it now requires veterans seeking disability benefits to use standardized claim and appeal forms to speed up application processing.
Financial Planning
Bill would require agencies to fire tax-delinquent feds
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee this week approved legislation under which federal employees who are seriously delinquent on their federal taxes would be subject to firing.
Benefits
House-passed budget resolution hits feds in pocketbook
The House on a 228-199 vote approved a budget resolution that proposes a range of changes affecting federal employee compensation, including cuts to healthcare and retirement benefits.
Oversight
House Approves Budget That Cuts Agency Spending and Employee Compensation
Senate still working on its own budget resolution.
Pay & Benefits
Budget Hawks Target TSP, Scammers Target TRICARE and More
A weekly roundup of federal pay and benefits news.
Nextgov
The Smartest Hackers in the Room (Hint: They're Not the Humans)
The $2 million “Cyber Grand Challenge” pits hacker-fighting software against malicious code programmed by Pentagon personnel.
Defense
The U.S. Military Is Charging Bowe Bergdahl With Desertion
Bergdahl charged with desertion with intent to shirk important or hazardous duties and misbehavior before the enemy by endangering the safety of a command, unit or place.
Management
Obama: Obamacare Works, Beyond a 'Shred of a Doubt'
The president accused the Republicans of making false promises about the law and criticized them for failing to offer a "credible" alternative.
Management
Future of the Postal Service: End the Monopoly or Grow New Business?
Experts debate how USPS should adapt to evolving fiscal reality.
Nextgov
Industry Sells Congress on Internet of Things
During a House Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce meeting, lawmakers considered how the Internet of Things could move beyond consumer products.
Nextgov
New CIO Talks Federal IT Reform: Making FITARA Stick is Job No. 1
Since Tony Scott joined the administration last month, he’s been on a whirlwind tour, meeting CIOs and other agency officials, congressional backers of the law and outside groups to get their take on implementing IT reform.
Defense
The F-35 Program Boss's To-Do List
Program manager Bogdan says there are still kinks with software, cracks in aircraft and the plane’s logistics system as the Marine Corps prepare to declare the jet battle ready.
Oversight