Defense
Chemical Weapons Have Begun to Leave Syria
Assad's regime appears to be complying with the arrangement set by the UN.
Defense
Analysis: The U.S. Is Giving Up on Middle East Democracy—and That's a Mistake
In prioritizing security over democracy promotion, the Obama administration is failing to address the root causes of extremism in the region.
Management
White House Pushes Back on Gates
The National Security Council is hitting back against criticisms of Vice President Biden from the former Defense secretary's new memoir.
Defense One
The Day Bob Gates Almost Quit
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates praises and criticizes Obama, while revealing a deep exasperation for national security politics. By Kevin Baron
Management
Former Defense Secretary Bob Gates' Memoir Doesn't Make Anyone Look Good
Donald Rumsfeld's successor has penned a book that includes some sharply honest takes on his former colleagues.
Defense One
Iraq’s Best Hope for Peace Is Replacing Maliki
The United States may have made a mess in Iraq, but Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s reign has only made things worse. By Stephanie Gaskell
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker Looks to Postal Service to Restore Military Pension Cut
Bill would reinstate full COLAs to working-age military retirees by ending Saturday mail delivery.
Nextgov
The Case of the Disappearing Health Record Presentations
Files are no longer on SPAWAR-LANT website.
Nextgov
Pentagon Kicks Off Procurement to Maintain Current Health Record Until 2018
Contract will cover sustainment and incremental improvements.
Defense
Security Insiders: It's Time to Reduce Military Health and Pension Benefits
Murray-Ryan budget deal is good for defense, Insiders say.
Defense
Russian Attacks Raise Olympic Security Concerns
State Department pledges solidarity with Russia against terrorism.
Management
The Top 7 Federal Stories of the Year
From a government shutdown to a botched health care rollout, 2013 was a year to forget.
Nextgov
Justice Department to Spend up to $550,000 on LinkedIn Recruiting
The professional networking ads will draw more qualified attorneys, department officials say.
Nextgov
NSA Intercepts Laptops Purchased Online to Install Malware
When remote access hacking strategies don't work, the agency goes old school.
Nextgov
Analysis: Is NSA Surveillance Constitutional?
Depends on the judge, a Friday ruling in the agency's favor shows.
Defense One
Finally Futenma: The Air Base Deal’s Place in The Pivot
What a belated air base deal says about the pivot to Asia. By Kevin Baron
Defense
New Evidence Suggests Smoking Pot Might Help Veterans with PTSD
Experiments have shown the active ingredient in marijuana to be effective on the areas of the brain that regulate fear and anxiety.
Oversight
Edward Snowden: Congress' Failures Forced My Hand
America's elected leaders failed, NSA leaker says.
Nextgov
VA Paperless Processing System Shut Down by Software Glitch Last Week
Problem with ratings decisions was fixed by Wednesday.
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