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Manning Used Dell Computers With Expired Warranties in Highly-Secure Iraq Facility

Security blogger tracked the hardware serial numbers identified in court martial proceedings.

Nextgov

VA Executives Face Big Pay Cuts if Claims Backlog Isn’t Fixed

Senior officials’ pay would be slashed by 25 percent under legislation passed by the House.

Defense

Republicans Hold Fire on Rice, but Controversy Still Looms

GOP appears resigned to Obama's national security advisor pick.

Management

What the New U.N. Ambassador Pick Says About Obama

A look at Samantha Power on American intervention and U.N. missions.

Pay & Benefits

Justice IG: U.S Marshals Overused Overtime Pay

One employee earned more in overtime than in base salary.

Oversight

Forget the Charm, Keep the Offensive: Obama's Aggressive New Strategy

Appointing Susan Rice as a top aide, attacking Darrell Issa, and fighting for judicial nominees show Obama and his allies don't want to make nice.

Management

The Secret to a Relaxing Vacation: Send All Your Email to the Trash

Need a real break? Delete all your emails while you're away.

Management

GSA and Trump Ink Final Deal on Washington Old Post Office

Sixty-year lease will preserve landmark as luxury hotel, if Congress approves.

Pay & Benefits

MSPB Could Face ‘Unprecedented’ Wave of Furlough Appeals

Union encouraging members to challenge all furlough decisions.

Management

More than 40 Percent of Managers That Are Sent Abroad Fail

State Department, beware.

Tech

Why Patent Trolls Will Laugh in the Face of the Government’s Attempts to Fight Them

Patent trolling is essentially a tax on innovation, and tech giants hate it.

Tech

GSA Managers Faulted for Overruling Contracting Officers

IG report says executives bent under pressure from software giants.

Management

Proof the IRS Didn't Target Just Conservatives

Almost one third of the tax-exemption applications selected for additional scrutiny by the IRS were from groups that were not conservative.

Defense

Pentagon Issues Priority List for Summer Furlough Period

‘Must-dos’ stress crises and natural disasters.

Management

When Women Don't Take Credit for Their Own Good Work

Women resist taking credit when working with men, studies suggests.

Management

Susan Rice Taking Over as National Security Advisor Despite Benghazi Mess

Samantha Power will replace Rice at the U.N.

Management

Michelle Obama Stares Down Heckler at a Fundraiser

'She came right down in my face,' heckler says. 'I was taken aback.'

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Cosponsor.gov Lets You Upvote the Bills You Want Passed

It's the Facebook Like for legislation.

Defense

Senators Spar Over Bill on Sexual Assault in the Military

Stark battle lines are emerging around efforts to reform protections.

Management

Analysis: Obama's Trade Nominee's Cayman Bank Accounts

Michael Froman also benefitted from the 'carried interest' loophole.