Nextgov
VA Will Cut Off Disability Payments If Shutdown Lasts a Month
Claims processors will continue to work if the government closes.
Nextgov
Troubled Navy Yard Radio System Was Operated by Army
System failed during shooting, following complaints dating back to 2009.
Defense
Reports: Al-Qaeda Has Gone Quiet Since Surveillance Leaks
News scoops have exposed spy methods.
Nextgov
Britain’s New Cyberwar Strike Capabilities May Just Be Political Posturing
If you were envisioning a standing army of cyber-warriors, there’s reason to be skeptical.
Defense One
Here’s How a Shutdown Would Affect the Pentagon
As the standoff in Congress continues, officials release more details about the impact on Defense Department operations. By Stephanie Gaskell
Defense One
Pentagon Prepares for More Furloughs as Government Shutdown Looms
Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter is warning DoD employees again to get ready for furloughs if the government shuts down on Oct. 1. By Stephanie Gaskell
Nextgov
Dear Ted Cruz, Please Join Me on the Bataan Memorial Death March
The Senator from Texas compared his filibuster to the 1942 tragedy.
Nextgov
Can China Protect Itself From NSA Spying?
Beijing has kickstarted its domestic cybersecurity industry. But there's still a long way to go.
Defense
Navy Chief: Sequester Threatens to Undo Four Years of Progress
Mabus warns industry group that ships are sailing less, pilots flying less.
Nextgov
Feds Already Knew It's Too Soon for Cyber Workforce Standards
Recent report confirms what federal managers already knew, NIST official says.
Oversight
The NSA Used to Spy on MLK — and the Senator Who Forced It to Reform
Senator Frank Church helped prohibit the NSA from spying on people in the United States.
Defense
FBI Releases Chilling Security Camera Footage of Navy Yard Shooter
Video is part of a full report on what the bureau knows about Aaron Alexis so far.
Nextgov
How Agencies Bury Noncompetitive Procurements
In many cases, they don’t disclose what they spent on sole-source contracts awarded at the end of the fiscal year.
Nextgov
NSA Chief Appeals for Cybersecurity Legislation
Alexander would compel companies to share more information with the government.
Defense One
When Will the Media Stop Fueling the Angry Vet Narrative?
After the Navy Yard shooting, many media outlets were quick to point out the shooter’s military service, fueling the dangerous narrative that veterans are more prone to violence. By Alex Horton
Nextgov
New York Wonders Where Nuclear Cleanup Funds Would Come From
State officials seek answers from the feds.
Nextgov
Defense Readies Networks for Latest BlackBerrys
Despite almost exiting the consumer market, the smartphones’ manufacturer is outfitting military networks with software to support the devices.
Nextgov
Bizarre and Sad: Defense Dept. Runs 900+ Suicide Prevention Programs
Officials look to cost, effectiveness in weeding out some of them.
Nextgov
VA Awards $275 Million Contract to Track Supplies at Hospitals
Supply chain management deal provides systems to track supplies at point of use.
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