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Bill Would Require Frequent Congressional Testimony from Acting Defense and National Security Officials
Trump administration's acting officials "limit congressional oversight of our national security," the measure's sponsor says.
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WH budget shifts R&D focus to quantum, AI
The president's proposed budget seeks to double current U.S. investments in AI and quantum computing, but the administration has also been criticized for seeking drastic cuts in other research areas.
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FCW Insider: Feb. 28
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
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Congress questions Navy's plan to build large drone ships before full testing
The Navy wants to increase production of unmanned surface vessels, but Congress remains wary of long-term success.
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VA health record go-live pushed back to July
The Department of Veterans Affairs is delaying a planned initial deployment of its $16 billion electronic health record project by four months, but is promising added functionality at the go-live date.
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Census Advocates Spread the Word on New Online Forms
March letters will kick off the decennial count.
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More Legislation May Be Coming to Bolster the Federal Cyber Workforce
Industry sees focus on education as a path to ending competition over personnel.
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Trump Administration Freezes Transportation Security Administration Hiring
TSA is the second Homeland Security component agency to suspend taking on new employees.
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FCW Insider: Feb. 27
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
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FCW Insider: Feb. 26
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
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Data Center Issue Prompts GAO to Revert Redesigned Website Back to an Old Version
The new site’s host company, Contegix, is still working to resolve the technical difficulties, a GAO official said.
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The Legacy of a Hidden Figure
The stories of black women at the space agency were once buried so deep that it felt like a revelation when they were brought to light.
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FCW Insider: Feb. 25
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
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Industry Offers Quick Fixes For Major Pain Points In Security Clearance Process
The background investigations backlog and wait times are down, but contractors still see hurdles in getting people cleared for sensitive work.
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