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China considers easing tensions with Taiwan
Chinese leaders may be willing to realign some of their weapons and ease tensions with Taiwan. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Dianne Feinstein, who visited China and Taiwan earlier made the comments during a Senate hearing. The move may have been coated with hopes that the U.S. suspend or abandon future weapons sales to Taiwan. China broke of military to military talks with the U.S. after the Obama administration announced plans to sell Taiwan up to $6.4 billion in arms.
Tags: Pentagon & Beyond , Pentagon , China , Taiwan , Senate Intelligence Committe , Dianne Feinstein , J.J. Green
Cybersecurity legislation gaining momentum in Senate
Senator Joseph Lieberman thinks his cybersecurity bill will be the one to cross the finish line to the President's desk.
Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , cybersecurity , technology , Senate , Joseph Lieberman , Susan Collins , Tom Carper , Phil Reitinger , DHS , FISMA , Max Cacas
Cybersecurity bill gets first Senate hearing
With as many as 40 different cybersecurity bills in various stages of consideration on Capitol Hill, which one will make it to President Obama's desk? The chairman of one powerful Senate committee is betting his cybersecurity measure will win approval in the Senate, and eventually earn the President's signature before mid-summer.
Tags: technology , Senate , Joseph Lieberman , Susan Collins , Tom Carper , Phil Reitinger , DHS , FISMA , cybersecurity , Max Cacas
Obama orders cuts in federal building costs
This could affect thousands of leases.
Tags: management , OMB , White House , GSA , real property , Rachel Stevens , DorobekInsider , Must Reads
DHS's Marshall: Supply chain management vital
The challenge of securing the nation's IT infrastructure has often been likened to building an airplane as it flies through the air -- or even herding cats.
Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , technology , cybersecurity , DHS , Richard Marshall , National Cybersecurity Division , ISC2 , FBI , HP , Electronic Data Systems , Howard Schmidt , Max Cacas
White House asks agencies to cut spending by 5 percent
U.S. President Barack Obama is asking government agencies to develop plans for five percent reductions in array of domestic programs, the White House said on Tuesday.
Tags: management , budget , Peter Orszag , Rahm Emanuel , OMB , White House
Gulf oil spill tests President's management style
Is the oil spill in the Gulf the first true test of President Obama's management style?
Tags: management , Gulf oil spill , Politico , Glenn Thrush , DorobekInsider
Castro suggests a nuclear strike
The former leader of Cuba, Fidel Castro says if the U.S launched a nuclear strike against Iran, President Barack Obama would definitely win another term. In an opinion column published by Cuban state media, the reclusive Castro, says North Korea's recent sinking of a South Korean frigate is a good opening for the U.S. to launch an attack against the North Koreans. Castro also suggested that Mr Obama getting bad advice from his advisors.
Tags: Pentagon & Beyond , Pentagon , Fidel Castro , Cuba , South Korea , North Korea , J.J. Green
GOP lawmakers pitch fed workforce reduction bill
Some Republican members of Congress are making an election-year pitch to reduce the Federal worker headcount, and save money. But would it really do that?
Tags: management , pay and benefits , House , Federal Workforce Reduction Act , John Salamone , Federal Management Partners , Jackie Simon , AFGE , Colleen Kelley , NTEU , OMB , outsourcing , insourcing , brain drain , retirement wave , Max Cacas
National Security Strategy Unveiled
After days of days of promotion and preparation --the Obama administration has released its national security strategy. The document identifies what the administration calls four enduring U.S. national interests. 1)The security of the United States, its citizens, and U.S. allies and partners. 2) A strong, innovative, and growing U.S. economy that promotes opportunity and prosperity. 3) Respect for universal values at home and around the world. 4) And more international cooperation to meet global challenges.
Tags: Pentagon & Beyond , Pentagon , J.J. Green
