News You Can Use: 10/26/16
National Security
Countering violent extremism in America: Policy recommendations for the next president, Brookings
Why it’s taking so long for the U.S. and its allies to finish off the Islamic State in Libya, The Washington Post
FACT SHEET: Building a Lasting Effort to End Modern Slavery, White House
Ex-NSA contractor accused of massive theft is a ‘collector,’ not a ‘traitor,’ lawyers say, The Washington Post
Someone Weaponized the Internet of Things, Defense One
Plans to send heavier weapons to CIA-backed rebels in Syria stall amid White House skepticism, The Washington Post
The pivotal role of the next U.S. administration in delivering global climate action, Brookings
State Department: Philippines won’t separate from US, Washington Examiner
Electronic threats from above, C4ISR Net
Congressman raises concern over potential use of Russian satellites for troops’ Internet service, The Washington Post
Cybersecurity
DHS Secretary: DDOS Attack “Mitigated”, Nextgov
Inside the Cyberattack that Shocked the US Government, Wired
DoD Wants You To Hack The Pentagon Again And Again, Nextgov
In cyber, knowledge is a powerful weapon, C4ISR Net
Cybercom Reaches Initial Operating Capability, Nextgov
DoD entrenches bug bounty program, C4ISR Net
For the Navy, its all about cyber resiliency, not cyber protection, C4ISR Net
Public Health
Inspector General report finds widespread hazards at military housing, Starts and Stripes
Federal Long-Term Care Premium Spike Isn’t Scaring People Away, Government Executive
As Rural America Ages, Volunteers Give a Hand, Route Fifty
IG Faults EPA for Not Intervening Seven Months Sooner in Flint Water Crisis, Government Executive
Years later, Army follows up with soldiers from suicide risk survey, Army Times
TOXIC LEGACY: Air Force studies dating back decades show danger of foam that contaminated Colorado Springs-area water, The Gazette
Air Force accountability demanded in Colorado Springs area water contamination, The Gazette
Human Rights & Humanitarian Efforts
Washington Week on Human Rights: October 24, 2016, Human Rights First
U.S. military’s relief mission to Haiti: A grueling labor of love, Navy Times
Communities At Risk: Protecting Civilians in the Fight Against the Islamic State, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
A Tough Homelessness Challenge: ‘Compassion Fatigue’ in Municipal Workforces, Route Fifty
In Aleppo, Echoes of Guernica and Global Disorder, Defense One
Yemen war resumes as both sides ignore UN call to extend ceasefire, The Guardian
Brazil’s Merchants of Death, The New York Times
Syria war: United Nations aborts plan to evacuate patients from Aleppo, blames all parties, ABC News
Government & Military Personnel
Judge Temporarily Blocks Rule Aimed at Fair Treatment of Federal Contract Workers, Government Executive
Why does our military support deplorable Crusader unit names, imagery?, Air Force Times
How do your MWR programs rate? Watch your inbox for the DoD survey, Military Times
Trump Pledges Governmentwide Hiring Freeze, Government Executive
Could this be the year all the military votes get counted?, Washington Examiner
Pentagon asks California soldiers to repay bonuses: report, The Hill
Congress knew for at least two years about Pentagon efforts to take back bonuses from veterans, Los Angeles Times
Pentagon seeks to waive troops’ debt in California Guard bonus scandal, Military Times
Posted: October 26, 2016 by Simons Center
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