Management
Congress Weighs In on Defense Procurement Gaps
The solution is new skills, not new rules.
Defense
Kunduz Investigation Blames Aircrew, SOF Commander, Computers
The top U.S. general in Afghanistan detailed a stunning list of “tragic but avoidable” human and technology failures that doomed the Médecins Sans Frontières hospital.
Defense
Obama's Speech Before Thanksgiving: There is No 'Specific, Credible Threat' to the Homeland
The president attempted to reassure a panicked populace in the wake of the Paris attacks.
Defense
A History of Sternly Written State Department Travel Warnings
As anti-terrorism operations heat up in Europe, U.S. officials issued a rare worldwide alert for Americans traveling abroad.
Defense
Can the U.S. Military Construct a Disaster-Resilient City?
Cities are incredibly complex, and break in complicated ways. Understanding that complexity will be key to mitigating tomorrow’s disasters.
Nextgov
Next Step in DOD-VA Health Records Sharing: Doctors’ Scribbles and Other ‘Unstructured’ Data
One of the most important aspects of DOD’s future electronic health records system is its ability to pull in and display unstructured data in raw text from electronic health records.
Nextgov
Pentagon Ready to Certify Health Records Interoperability with VA
DOD says it has surpassed congressional requirements for sharing data with VA.
Defense
Air Marshal Whistleblower Wins Job Restoration With Back Pay
Merit Systems Protection Board backs MacLean over the Homeland Security Department.
Defense
Clinton Attempts to Carve Her Own Path on National Security
The former State Department chief carefully tried to put some distance between her policies and those the Obama administration.
Defense
Pentagon Personnel System Overhaul Omits Some Highly Anticipated Fixes
A new office will collect data about how service members are performing and why they leave.
Management
Two Admirals Cleared of Charges of Illegal Lobbying
Pentagon watchdog says public presentations did not violate law.
Defense
Clinton Lays Out Her Strategy to Battle ISIS: 'Smash the Would-Be Caliphate'
She argued for more American involvement, but also more international involvement.
Defense
Obscure Pentagon Small Business Program Gets a Boost from GAO
Defense Department reluctantly agrees to work with Congress on making it permanent.
Defense
CIA Director: Paris Attacks are a ‘Wakeup Call’ To Europe On Encryption
The ability to shield communications from anyone but the intended recipient via encryption and other digital means will now face unprecedented challenges.
Defense
Scholars Blast Obama’s Syria Policy
Brookings analysts say political expediency has taken precedence over long-term sustainability.
Defense
Obama to GOP Rivals on Refugees: Listen to George W. Bush
The president said calls to exclude Muslim refugees or only include Christians were “shameful.”
Management
CIA Director Brennan: Paris Attacks Should Bring U.S. and Russia Closer
Ahead of G-20 summit, White House signals willingness to work with Putin in Syria.
Oversight
House Panel Wants Answers on VA’s Use of Paid Administrative Leave, Union 'Hit List'
VA Committee chairman continues to press the department for information about employees on paid leave longer than 14 days.
Defense
Obama Defends Strategy Against the Islamic State Amid Criticism
Obama pushed back forcefully against questions of America’s strategy to counter the Islamic State in the wake of the Paris attacks.
Defense
Reported Terrorist Targeting of D.C. Has Not Altered Agency Precautions
Homeland Security says it knows of no credible threat of Paris-like attack.
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