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15 Things We Learned From the Tech Giants at the Senate Hearings
The key takeaways from two days of testimony about Russia’s electoral mischief during the 2016 election
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This One Rule Informs All of Veterans Affairs' Customer Service Decisions
Bells and whistles are great, but they don't matter if they aren't helping customers, Veterans Affairs Department's Lynda Davis said.
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Senate bill keeps election systems critical
A new bill looks to maintain the DHS designation of election systems as critical infrastructure while helping state officials access classified threat information.
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Federal IT Reforms are Freeing Up Funds in an Otherwise Flat Budget Forecast
Obama-era federal IT reforms are starting to have an effect, but there’s a long way to go, analysts say.
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Ryan, Murray team up on evidence-based policy bill
The House speaker and Democratic senator have introduced legislation to help measure government efficiency based on their commission’s findings.
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Air traffic control reform hits turbulence in Congress
Congress still faces the decision whether to privatize air traffic control responsibilities and the jobs of 30,000 federal employees.
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GPO director steps down
Davita Vance-Cooks resigned as director of the Government Publishing Office and is moving to the private sector.
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Four Frightening Facts Facebook Disclosed at its Congressional Hearing
Questions from the senators were largely directed at Facebook.
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Commerce looks to the post office for census help
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross testified the department is "in negotiations" with USPS to use its postal carriers part-time to conduct Census operations during the 2018 end-to-end test.
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Trump’s GSA Nominee Gets One Step Closer to Confirmation
Senate panel unanimously approves Hill staff veteran Emily Murphy.
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What to Watch for When America’s Tech Giants Testify on Russian Hacking Today
Until now, the companies have been tight-lipped about political manipulation on their platforms.
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The Networking Faux Pas Almost Everyone Makes
Success often hinges on our ability to make connections with people we don’t yet know.
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Who Are Paul Manafort and Rick Gates, the Trump Associates Charged in the FBI’s Russia Investigation?
The two arrests are expected to the be first of many in the FBI’s investigation.
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A New Type of Leader is Emerging in Silicon Valley
Steady and measured, but effective.
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Twitter, Facebook and Google Head to the Hill
Congressional investigations into Russian political meddling expect answers from tech companies' lawyers.
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Census delays IT contracts, plays catchup on systems
At a quarterly meeting, Census announced it has delayed two key IT contracts, but following a requested funding increase, is catching up on IT systems development.
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Why Nerds and Nurses Are Taking Over the U.S. Economy
A blockbuster report from government economists forecasts the workforce of 2026—a world of robot cashiers, well-paid math nerds, and so (so, so, so) many healthcare workers.
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How NATO Is Preparing to Fight Tomorrow’s Information Wars
As members fight off cyber attacks from Russia, here’s a deep dive into spending goals, partnerships, and policy debates about going on the offensive.
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What to Expect When Twitter, Facebook, and Google Testify in Congress on Nov. 1
The companies will discuss the role they played in Russia’s attempt to influence the US presidential election.
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