Defense One
Could a Brief, Hastily Written Law Put More DoD Workers Back on the Job?
The Pay Our Military Act was written in such a rush that it might give the Pentagon the power to decide who gets furloughed – not the White House. By Stephanie Gaskell
Defense
Tension Turns to Chaos After Shooting Near Capitol
34-year-old Connecticut woman killed after a car chase did not have a gun.
Defense One
Paying the Troops: Beyond the Shutdown
The government shutdown puts a spotlight on the growing concerns over the long-term cost of military personnel. By Maren Leed and Ariel Robinson
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Put Furloughed Defense Employees Back to Work
House measure would ensure all Defense civilians would continue to work and be paid during government shutdown.
Nextgov
Three Shutdown Internet Scams to Avoid
Malicious emails are seeking your financial support to fund the government.
Nextgov
How LinkedIn and Google+ Helped Nab an Alleged Internet Drug Dealer
This is how your social media activity gives you away.
Nextgov
Shutdown May Further Delay Nuclear Power Plant Approvals
Delays will set in if shutdown doesn't lift by Friday, officials say.
Defense One
Pentagon Waits Out Shutdown While Sequestration Looms
As the Pentagon waits for an end to the government shutdown, it’s getting ready for the next battle: sequestration. By Stephanie Gaskell
Nextgov
Fed Shutdown Hampers Inspections of Biothreat Labs
Facilities that research dangerous diseases for which there are no remedies will not be routinely examined, CDC says.
Nextgov
FEMA Signs Identity Verification Deal With Hacked Data Broker
Effort to reduce fraud in disaster aid programs could present new opportunities for criminals.
Defense
Intel Chief 'Can't Guarantee' America Will Remain Safe During the Shutdown
Clapper says he is 'very concerned about the jeopardy to the country because of this.'
Nextgov
Potential Ripples of Stretched Cyber Support During Shutdown
Situation is similar to holidays and weekends, when IT staffs operate with skeleton crews.
Pay & Benefits
Republicans Slam Pentagon Over Furloughs of Defense Civilians
House Armed Services chairman says Pentagon has 'broad latitude' within new law to determine who stays on the job during shutdown.
Defense One
Watchdog Finds 719 Problems with the Pentagon’s F-35 Program
In a review of the F-35 program, the Pentagon’s Inspector General says the military lost control of contractors and quality management. By Mark Micheli
Nextgov
Army Prepares for Network Exercise Despite Shutdown
Soldiers tapped and trained in five hours to replace furloughed civilians.
Nextgov
Most Federal National Security IT Considered ‘Essential,’ Industry Official Says
Some defense and law enforcement IT operations will continue amid shutdown.
Defense
Obama to Troops, Civilians: We'll Support You in Shutdown
President issues video message to Defense employees as shutdown begins.
Nextgov
Tonight Was Made for C-SPAN Junkies
I, on the other hand, will be getting good rest to continue reporting this insanity tomorrow.
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