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Nuclear Facility Security System Implicated in Nun Break-In Now Fixed

The security system for the Tennessee complex was completed early and for $20 million less than expected.

Defense One

A Formula for Success with Iran

As P5+1 talks resume Tuesday in Vienna, U.S. officials and experts are already expecting a nuclear deal by this summer. Here’s how. By Joseph Cirincione

Defense

Pentagon: B-61 Bomb Update Faces Possible Delays

Project's time line faces risks from separate work under way at the Defense and Energy departments.

Management

5 Ways to Optimize Your Operating Rhythm

Know when you do your best work, and know your limitations.

Oversight

House Partisans Keep Going Back and Forth on IRS Targeting of Nonprofits

New Issa report says progressives were not treated as badly as conservatives.

Management

Obama Wants Federal Contractors to Pay Men and Women Equally

President will sign two executive orders Tuesday to prevent pay discrimination.

Nextgov

Former NASA Web Manager Is Crowdfunding Her Discrimination Suit Against the Agency

Gov2.0 pro launches Indiegogo campaign to pay for suit alleging age bias.

Management

GSA Watchdog Who Broke Vegas Scandal to Retire

Brian Miller’s office recovered $1 billion for government over nine years.

Pay & Benefits

Retirement Backlog Fell in March, But It’s Still Higher Than It Was 3 Months Ago

OPM still has nearly 6,000 more applications to process now than it did in December 2013.

Management

Would Releasing Agency Charge Card Records Aid Criminals?

OMB reportedly denies FOIA request on that basis.

Defense One

Teaching Machines How to Spell Will Help Catch Terrorists

It’s time anti-terrorism technology move beyond finding ways to replace humans and start finding ways to work with us. By David Murgatroyd

Management

CBO Explains Why It Can’t Analyze the Ryan Budget the Way Republicans Want

Agency lacks the staff and tools to comply with request.

Management

The Reality of How We Focus

Our perception changes as we shift our attention from one thing to another.

Defense

Fort Hood Shooting May Have Been Over Leave Paperwork

Lopez allegedly requested leave for "family matters," and was angry when the request was denied.

Defense One

The Newfound Political Power of Afghan Youth

Afghanistan's historic election is a contest not just of candidates but of generations. By Uri Friedman

Nextgov

Edward Snowden Wins 'Truth-Teller' Award

Documentary filmmaker Laura Poitras, a Snowden confidant, will also be jointly recognized by the Ridenhour Prizes.

Management

Flying Keeps Getting Worse, but Americans Have Given Up on Complaining

People are filing fewer complaints with the Transportation Department.

Defense

Security Insiders: Defense Budget Cuts Put the Military on a Dangerous Course

The planned cuts leave the military too few resources to fight, experts say.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Accuracy of Fox News Charts

SNL mocks the network's coverage of the Affordable Care Act.

Management

A Guide for Innovative Public Servants

How to jump the bureaucratic hurdles and inspire change at your agency.