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Contractors Race to Launch Armed Drones From Small Ships
Northrop and Carter Aviation tapped in $9 million effort; no expensive aircraft carrier required.
Defense
How the Military's 'Bro' Culture Turns Women Into Targets
The sexual-assault epidemic is rooted in a hypermasculine ethos that fosters predation.
Management
USDA Pork Inspection Program Misses Contaminated Meat
Three of the five hog plants enrolled were among the nation's top 10 worst offenders in terms of health and safety violations.
Management
Instead of Monitoring Employees, Try Motivating Them
The best way to guard against workplace theft is to make it less tempting.
Defense
Assad Presents His Defense Against the U.S.
Syrian president claims there is no evidence tying him to Aug. 21 chemical attacks.
Oversight
Play of the Day: John Kerry’s Provocative Tongue
David Letterman compares the State Department’s leader to Miley Cyrus.
Pay & Benefits
Annual Federal Charity Drive Launches With Tempered Expectations
Combined Federal Campaign asks beleaguered feds to give back.
Management
Is Your Team Up to the Task?
Sometimes more can be accomplished in groups than alone, but only with the right formula.
Oversight
IRS Slashes Spending on Videos by 90 Percent
Agency notes cuts after House Republicans blast a 2011 parody of 'The Apprentice.'
Management
Federal Workforce Levels Off After Gradual Decline
Uncle Sam did not add or lose jobs between July and August, according to the latest government statistics.
Defense One
GAO Report Slams Navy’s New Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers
After delays and cost overruns, the USS Gerald Ford is now estimated to run $12.8 billion -- 22 percent more than planned, according to the Government Accountability Office. By Stephanie Gaskell
Management
Treasury Offers Obamacare Rule to Simplify Employer Reporting
House lawmaker seeks budget office review of union plans under health care law.
Management
Are You Smarter Than an American?
The Pew Research Center released its "What the Public Knows" study Thursday.
Pay & Benefits
Same-Sex Spouses Now Eligible for Veterans Benefits
DOMA reversal did not technically apply to VA, but Obama reverses law anyway.
Nextgov
Video: The Daily Show Takes on the VA Hospital System
In a segment called 'Ignoring Private Ryan,' Jon Stewart checks in with the problematic agency.
Nextgov
FEMA Wants Better Hurricane Alerts for People With Disabilities
The agency is interested in handicapped-accessible options for mobile and social media during disasters too.
Management
Fish and Wildlife Service to Save Money by Moving Virginia Headquarters
Cost-cutting consolidation is Arlington’s loss and Falls Church’s gain.
Nextgov
Yes, the NSA Hacked Encryption — But You Have a Defense
You should be using different encryption anyway if you're concerned about privacy.
Defense
Iran Warns of Reprisal for U.S. Action In Syria
Escalating tensions against Syria have provoked responses throughout the region.
Defense