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US and EU seek to bridge data privacy gaps
The U.S. and the European Union have spent years trying to come to agreement over questions of privacy, security and commerce in cyberspace -- and challenges remain.
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Congress averts shutdown with spending deal
Both chambers of Congress came to terms on some disputed spending deals, allowing votes to proceed on a continuing resolution to keep the government funded through Dec. 9.
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GSA, Dun & Bradstreet agree on wider DUNS use
New deal gives agencies wider use of procurement data keyed to DUNS numbers.
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NOAA’s Next-Gen Weather Satellite Gets Launch Date
After a year of delays, NOAA expects to launch GOES-R this fall.
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Congress hears from small biz on drone rules
A month after the FAA's rules for integrating commercial drones into U.S. airspace took effect, commercial operators see a bright future, but also want more guidance.
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Senate blocks vote on funding bill
Senate Democrats are pressing for funding for water cleanup in Flint, Mich. If no one blinks, another government shutdown could be in the offing.
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The SpaceX of China Aims to Commercialize a Mysterious Rocket on the World Stage
Landspace, founded in 2015, says it will have its first commercial launch in 2017, an extraordinarily fast pace of development for an orbital rocket.
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Nextgov ebook: Beyond the Beltway: The Government Expands Its Hunt For New Tech
The latest Tech + Tequila ebook examines how the federal government is looking for tech in new places.
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Could This Scanner Take the Hell Out of Airport Security Checks?
Say goodbye to trays and conveyor belts.
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Twitter, Square CEO Jack Dorsey on the Future of Credit Card Security
Near field communications and biometrics can be more convenient for customers, Dorsey says.
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Geospatial-as-a-service isn't far off
As commercial satellite imaging companies multiply, NGA is looking for new ways to acquire mapping data.
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Blockchain gains congressional support
Blockchain now has its own congressional caucus to raise awareness among lawmakers and advance policy discussions around the technology for tracking bitcoin transactions.
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HHS Publishes Health IT Playbook
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT's mission has been to help patient records move seamlessly between health care providers.
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Maria Roat to Become New CIO for Small Business Administration
Transportation's chief technology officer is moving into a new role.
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Quiz: Are You The One Letting Hackers into Your Agency?
It's easier to accidentally provide hackers access to networks than you might think.
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Video: How Will Congress Fund the Modernizing Government Technology Act?
And more on the week's government IT news.
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Best Dates To Retire 2017
If you're looking to move on from government next year, here are some optimal dates.
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Clock is ticking on possible shutdown
A familiar scenario looms as Congress moves to pass a short-term funding bill before the fiscal year draws to a close.
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OMB Will Revamp Payment Accuracy Website
House members demand better data, more progress on curbing improper payments.
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