Tech
GAO reviews public and private sector data breaches
Notification when the risk for identity theft is greater could provide incentives for both consumers and data collectors to take steps toward prevention, report says.
Defense
Anti-terrorism measure would require changes to alert system
Five-color advisory system has created confusion in the past, particularly because state, local and private-sector officials have not always known how to react.
Defense
Lawmakers eye redesign of Marine land-sea vehicle
Letter questions whether the vehicle could protect troops from improvised explosive devices.
Defense
Senate prepares to tackle Defense authorization and Iraq
House will wait to take up remaining spending bills because panel is still working on a list of earmarks attached.
Defense
Border agency defends practice of exposing trainees to pepper spray
CBP says exposure helps new officers understand the capabilities and limitations of the spray.
Oversight
Audit finds FEMA laptops lack proper security settings
Sensitive data could be at risk, inspector general finds in review of 298 laptops.
Pay & Benefits
Security, law enforcement workers in high demand
They make up many of the 193,000 jobs agencies must fill over the next two years, a new report says.
Pay & Benefits
Trials and Tribulations
How your federal health insurance stacks up if you wish to participate in a clinical trial.
News
Data brings out disparities in promotions, performance ratings
Release of personnel statistics can help uncover discrimination and show progress – or lack thereof – in establishing a diverse workforce.
Defense
Security to be tight at Washington July Fourth celebration
Park Police leading effort to keep the nation’s largest Independence Day event incident-free in wake of thwarted U.K. plot.
Pay & Benefits
June a slow month for TSP investments
Riskiest and most conservative funds made small gains; others lost ground.
Defense
Unions seek full court review of Defense personnel ruling
Coalition asks appeals court to look at discrepancies between May ruling and earlier decision on DHS system.
Oversight