Digital Government
The Navy’s Terrible Accident Record Is Now Hidden From Public View
The latest incidence of a government agency quietly removing data from its website demonstrates the dangers of an ever-changing internet.
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Lawmakers Go to School on Wi-Fi and Urge Online Privacy Rights
The Senate also finally passed a bill to change the name of DHS’ cybersecurity agency.
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FCW Insider: Oct. 9
Top stories, quick hits and more from FCW's reporters and editors.
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Senators, Providers Criticize ‘Unpredictable’ FCC Funding for Rural Broadband
“Cutting [Universal Service Fund] support cuts the legs out of the business case for rural broadband in many places,” said one telecom CEO.
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White House Replaces Federal Personnel Director in Surprise Shakeup
Margaret Weichert, the deputy director for management at the Office of Management and Budget, will serve as acting OPM director.
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VA’s National Cemetery Administration Continues High Customer Satisfaction Scores
The federal agency with the highest customer satisfaction scores continues its high performance, according to new internal survey data.
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FCW Insider: Oct. 5
Top stories, quick hits and more from FCW's reporters and editors.
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Republicans Claim Deal on Federal Pay Raise, But Democrats Object to Terms
The preliminary agreement for a 1.9 percent pay boost runs counter to President Trump's recommendation for a pay freeze and faces Democratic opposition over other policy provisions.
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Oracle Continues Protest Push Against JEDI
Another legal maneuver by Oracle just a week before bids for the Pentagon’s $10 billion JEDI cloud contract are due.
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The U.S. Government Doesn’t Seem to Know Why Some People Didn’t Get its Presidential Alert
There were a few things that could’ve prevented people from getting the alert.
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FCW Insider: Oct. 4
Top stories, quick hits and more from FCW's reporters and editors.
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IG: Incompatible Tech Added to Family Separation Policy Chaos
The agencies tracking parents and children separated at the border had to email data and compile spreadsheets, an auditor found.
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Seattle Prepares to Challenge FCC Over ‘Misguided’ 5G Order
Other cities are expected to join the effort.
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Trump Is Not Texting You
What should be a routine, required national test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts system has become a crucible for public distrust.
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Air Force wants to make 'Kessel Run' standard in tech acquisition
The Air Force's CTO Frank Konieczny said the service is considering a directive that every acquisition have a Kessel Run-like agile development component.
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