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Coming Soon to Your Agency: Virtual Internships
State Department program is set to expand this fall.
Oversight
House Approves Whistleblower Bill for Military Sexual Assault Victims
Legislation strengthens protections against retaliation for reporting sexual misconduct
Oversight
IRS Chief Defends Probe Into Unfair Scrutiny of Tea Party, Other Groups
Werfel says investigations must follow procedure.
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The Army Has Partially Blocked Access to The Guardian
Blocking public access to classified information is routine, spokesperson says.
Tech
The Most Important Person Entering Government You’ve Never Heard Of
Nicole Wong has been dubbed by many as the US’s first chief privacy officer.
Pay & Benefits
Nearly 1 in 5 Members of Congress Is Paid Twice
They draw government pensions from previous work in addition to their congressional salary.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Supreme Court and Immigration
A week of history ends after the immigration bill clears the Senate and the Supreme Court hands down landmark decisions.
Management
Senate Confirms GSA Chief, Two Top OMB Officials
Tangherlini, Shelanski and Deese approved by unanimous consent.
Management
The Federal Government Does a Terrible Job of Recognizing High Performers
Study shows federal workers aren't getting the recognition they should.
Pay
OPM grants premium pay extension for feds working in Iraq
New guidance released by the Office of Personnel Management allows civilian employees working on reconstruction and stabilization efforts in Iraq to coninue to receive premium pay.
Defense
Historic Immigration Overhaul Clears Senate
Bill would dramatically increase border security.
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Navy Awards $3.5 Billion Network Contract to HP Enterprise Services
NGEN will serve 800,000 Navy and Marine users.
Nextgov
NSA Networks Might Have Been Missing Anti-Leak Technology
Former agency official says a Defensewide system aimed at countering insider threats was not installed as of summer 2012.
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Saving Government Tweets Is Tougher Than You Think
The National Archives wants working groups to make sure agencies are retaining social media records.
Industry Insights
Reinforcing Data, Not Bunkers: A New Era of Data-Centric COOP Planning
Instead of drills and assigning bunker beds, the new era of COOP planning will be focused on data security, continuous access, and keeping federal employees online.
Oversight
EPA’s Auditor Hunts for More Man Caves
Agency’s own follow-up investigation has not uncovered any additional wrongdoing.
Pay & Benefits
Premium Pay Cap Waiver Extended Through 2013 for Civilians in Iraq
Feds supporting certain overseas military or emergency operations can receive basic and premium pay up to $230,700 through Dec. 31.
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Earthquake Could Cause Los Alamos Plutonium Facility to Collapse
Collapse could result in release of deadly radiation, Energy IG says.
Oversight