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Senate Sends 2-Year Budget Deal to Trump, Shifting Focus to Shutdown-Averting Spending Bills
Lawmakers now have through Sept. 30 to pass appropriations.
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Government’s Contract Spending Approaches $600B, Highest Since 2010
Federal contract spending increased for the third straight year.
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An Unexpected State With Strong Job Growth in Its Tech Sector
It’s not California, Washington, or Texas.
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Senate passes 2-year budget deal
Lawmakers still have to pass appropriations bills or a continuing resolution to avoid a shutdown Oct. 1, but the budget resolution sets the guidelines for a spending plan.
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Federal HR Officials: Get Rid of Most Hiring Authorities
Officials at the Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs departments said having too many avenues for hiring a federal employee causes paralysis at agencies.
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FCW Insider: Aug. 1
News, analysis and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
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Gilday outlines IT vision for Navy systems
Vice Adm. Michael Gilday, director of the Joint Staff, is set to be confirmed as the next chief of naval operations and hopes to bring cloud computing to command and control systems at sea.
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White House Sees Path for Less Interference in Implementing Its Government Reorganization
Administration officials are pleased with progress so far, though most efforts are not yet implemented.
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FCW Insider: July 31
News, analysis and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
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CMS, USDS Pilot Unlocks Patient Data to Boost Provider Care
The project allows health care professionals to see claims information for past treatments instead of relying on patients’ memories.
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The Old College Try: Getting Students Into Government
A new initiative will establish regional councils to create talent pipelines from universities to state, local and federal government agencies
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FAA Needs More Data To Predict When Planes’ Brakes Are About To Fail
With more data, FAA officials say they can build an algorithm to predict when runway conditions will lead to brake failure during landings.
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Navy cracks down on personal email, social media
The Navy CIO reminded department personnel in a recent memo about govermentwide and service policy covering use of personal communications accounts to conduct official business.
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FCW Insider: July 30
News, analysis and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
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Checking in with Army Futures Command
A year after standing up, Army Futures Command has hit full operating capability. Here's a quick look at three of the projects.
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