Defense News

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  Defense Security Service on tap to takeover security clearances by Oct. 1

  Defense Deputy Secretary Pat Shanahan is expected to sign a memo moving the National Background Investigations Service from DISA to DSS.

  Defense News

  November 06, 2018
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  Navy’s own ‘red wheelbarrow glazed with rain’

  Down the end of a narrow, wooded road, on a sparsely populated peninsula, little-known feds help sharpen the tooth for U.S. warfighters

  Tom Temin Commentary

  November 06, 2018
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  IRS increases amount TSP participants can contribute in 2019

  In today's Federal Newscast, the IRS changed the annual contribution limit for 401(k) style retirement plans and the Thrift Savings Plan for 2019.

  Federal Newscast

  November 06, 2018
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  DoD acquisition office saw workforce reduction, job changes despite assurances

  Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition Kevin Fahey said the changes, including a large workforce reduction, have been in service of innovation and speedier acquisition

  Defense

  November 06, 2018
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  TRICARE starts its first healthcare open season next week

  TRICARE beneficiaries will be able to choose from two different plans.

  Reporter's Notebook

  November 05, 2018
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  Military moves are tough, but DoD has it mostly covered

  A new study says DoD has great programs for PCS moves, but doesn't always employ them the best way.

  Reporter's Notebook

  November 05, 2018
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  Move aside sports betting, let’s wager on FAR rules

  The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) recently released its semi-annual regulatory agenda with 47 proposed and final Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules.

  Reporter's Notebook

  November 05, 2018
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  Agencies get some help solidifying their insider threat programs

  In today's Federal Newscast, the National Insider Threat Task Force introduced a new maturity framework to help teach agencies what makes a good program.

  Federal Newscast

  November 05, 2018