April Job Growth Must Continue to Offset Sequestration
Congressman Hoyer calls for support for his Make It In America plan to continue the April boost in the job market.
Navy’s Drones Could Determine U.S. Airpower for Decades
Investing in smarter drones could determine the future, which includes carriers no matter what, say Navy officials.
Budget Win for Pax? Waiting Win for China? No Change in N. Korea.
A bevy of reports released late last week provide some hopeful budget news for Pax River, but military and cyber warnings from almost everywhere else.
JCS Chair Dempsey: $52B Sequester Cuts “Impossible”
Morning Coffee is a robust blend of links to news around the Internet concerning the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of the Leader’s owners or staff. Joint Chiefs Chairman Dempsey said it’s “impossible” for Pentagon to make $52 billion in sequester cuts to its 2014 budget, reports The Hill. Canada’s wish list: UAVs that can resupply Arctic rescue missions, Defense News says. The Global Observer drone is a dud, Wired says. Government contractors: Time for a heart-to-heart talk with your contracting officer, Washington Technology advises. (paywall) Partnership for Public Service says five agencies have the most serious gaps in job satisfaction between senior leadership…
Employee Retention: Bigger Issue Than You Think
An uncertain economic outlook doesn’t always keep valued employees at their desks.
Lockheed Predicts $825M Decline in 2013 Sales
Defense contracting giant’s Tuesday earnings report showed expected sequester impact.
First-Quarter GDP Preview Positive
But growth fails to offset sequestration uncertainty in military budgets.
DISA Takes Next Step Toward DoD Cloud
Systems agency will scrutinize vendors’ cloud capabilities; cyber and sequester preoccupy Congress, defense officials
Bill Would Protect “Essential” Jobs from Furloughs
Legislation would give execs ability to keep some employees on the job during sequestration trimming.
Pentagon Looks to Cut 5 to 6 Percent of Workforce
New defense budget calls for civilian jobs cuts and base closures.
