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Op-ed: The Human Side of Cyber Threats
An agency’s biggest data security vulnerability is its employees.
Defense
The Banality of Al-Qaida's Scathing Letter to One of Its Operatives
Al Qaida, it turns out, isn't immune from bureaucratic dysfunction.
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How Hard Will Lisa Jackson Pressure Apple's Suppliers on the Environment?
The former EPA chief faces new challenges.
Nextgov
Cell Providers Must Bounce Back 911 Texts That Don’t Go Through
Text-to-911 service is coming for major wireless carriers in 2014.
Nextgov
Army Puts Out Casting Call for Spanish Radio Novella
Program would promote family values to counter guerilla messaging.
Defense
Analysis: How We Could Do More for Our Vets
We need to go into debt to pay our debt to U.S. veterans.
Oversight
Former Fed Chair Launches Group to Restore Trust in Government
OMB’s Shelley Metzenbaum named Volcker Alliance president.
Management
Analysis: After Boston, Renewing the Call for Security and Vigilance
Five former military leaders stress the importance of citizens alerting officials about security concerns.
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China Doesn't Care if Its 'Digitalized' Military Cyberwar Drill Scares You
The drill is taking place on a large military training field and not some underground hack-a-thon bunker.
Pay & Benefits
House Committee Leaves 2014 Federal Pay Raise on the Table
Spending bills neither endorse nor rule out Obama’s request for a 1 percent hike.
News
A Bureaucrat With a Name and a Face
Letter responds to criticism that regulations are written by 'thousands of unnamed, unreachable bureaucrats.'
Management
Yes, It’s True: There’s Fungus Among Us
NIH-funded research reveals our bodies are covered in fungus.
Management
Acting IRS Chief Hires GAO Official to New Risk Management Position
Werfel names David Fisher during 30-day agency review.
Defense
Obama Directs Military to Prepare Plans for No-Fly Zone in Syria, Officials Say
Opposition forces may get help if peace talks fail.
Oversight
Analysis: Could Fracking Close the Budget Deficit?
A carbon levy could forestall other more painful choices.
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Millennials Are Rewriting the Definition of Work
Younger workers want to work where and when they want.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies Post Job Openings Despite Sequester
Departments defend the practice; OPM distinguishes postings from hires.
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Exposure of DHS Employees’ Personal Data Shows Widespread Risk
Law enforcement officials discovered workers’ personal information had been leaked since 2009.
Defense
Analysis: If Israeli or the U.S. Take Action Against Iran
A case study in how military action against Tehran could unfold.
Management