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Power restoration is the ‘top priority’ for federal hurricane responders
Army Corps of Engineers power teams deployed in Northeast.
Management
Washington-area agencies to return to normal operations Thursday
For the first time since Sandy hit, government will be fully open.
Nextgov
Military sends aerial maps of Sandy damage to FEMA smartphones
Responders can see the imagery on mobile devices even when cell service drops.
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High and low tech helps HHS weather Sandy
Preparations included expanded help desk staff and printed contact lists, CIO says.
Management
GSA rushes supplies to Sandy response teams
Employees work behind the scenes to procure equipment and assess damage to federal buildings.
Oversight
Sandy response brings bipartisan support for government
Federal preparation and relief efforts win praise from typically critical Republicans.
Defense
Intel budget continues decline after post-9/11 buildup
Required public release puts fiscal 2012 governmentwide figure at $75.4 billion.
Management
Gov. Christie Postpones Halloween in Wake of Hurricane Sandy
Halloween in New Jersey has been cancelled over concerns about public safety.
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Pentagon withholds $47 million from Lockheed on F-35
Funds will be locked up until deficiencies are corrected.
Management
VA Embraces Risk through Innovation Center
Innovators at VA say embracing status quo more risky than trying new ideas.
Oversight
Lawmaker takes a stand against hurricane relief
Rep. Steve King says he won't back federal spending for Hurricane Sandy recovery .
Oversight
Debt limit likely hit by end of year, Treasury says
'Extraordinary measures' can push the date into early 2013.
Oversight
Obama focused on storm recovery at cost of campaigning
President has canceled three days of activities.
Oversight
The money and groups behind postal reform lobbying
Senate has passed a bill but the House has not.
Management
Five Things to Learn from Bloomberg About Crisis Communications
The New York mayor was confident in his relaying news to the people of New York.
Tech
This is what the National Unwatering SWAT Team does
The group will be sent by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Management
When it Comes to Preparedness, There’s No Time for Fighting
Sandy showed us preparation is a better plan than luck.
Defense
Widespread nature of Sandy prompted early disaster declarations, Fugate says
At least 1,500 FEMA employees joined other agencies in Monday’s response, administrator estimates.
News
Hurricane Sandy Response: Updates
Ongoing reports on the effects of the storm and the federal response.
Management