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The Patriot Act Just Expired. Here’s What Happens to NSA Surveillance
Three of the law's controversial surveillance authorities have now expired. The two sides of the surveillance debate differ on what that means going forward.
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How government data is changing the way we understand health care
Physician utilization data from CMS gives developers the raw material to build tools that allow for the comparison of doctors on a number of criteria.
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Nominate Tech Innovators for the Nextgov 2015 Bold Awards
It’s time to recognize the good work being done in government.
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‘Data Geek’ Takes Reins as HHS CTO
Susannah Fox joins a CTO shop known for its active and forward-thinking leadership.
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The Patriot Act Was Controversial Long Before Edward Snowden
The law drew the ire of civil libertarians—and even Obama himself—long before the Snowden revelations began.
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Meet a Solar Farm Scientist Who Wants to Help Native American Communities Become More Sustainable
How one scientist is reaching out to tribal communities.
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How open data can improve agriculture
By boosting collaborative research and eliminating duplication, open data can lend a hand to the cause of better nutrition and more efficient farming, says a new study.
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GSA’s Plan for Network Services 2020 Aims to Bypass Speedbumps
GSA officials say the goal is for agencies to start planning for the transition now.
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Cyber Command Says New Mega-Contract Will Be Out by Fall
The Pentagon last week abandoned a $475 million job posting for cyberattack and network defense experts.
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Video: How to Clear Roads with Open Data
Open data helps local governments in all seasons.
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How Cable Companies Use Data to Keep Customers from Cutting the Cord
When you call Verizon FiOS, the customer service representative on the other end of the line already knows quite a lot about you.
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Air Traffic Control Tech Upgrades Face Turbulence in Congress
Heading into a record travel season, FAA’s traffic upgrades are in the political spotlight.
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CIO: FITARA 'Won't Change A Lot' at DHS
DHS CIO Luke McCormack said the legislation would only force CIOs to get more involved in the planning phase of major at decisions.
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NARA preps for new info control rules
The government has let "a thousand flowers bloom" with regard to marking sensitive information, but that is about to change.
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SpaceX Has Broken the Monopoly on US National Security Launches
The move is another milestone in the development of SpaceX from start up to a legitimate aerospace company.
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Inbox Zero vs. Inbox 5,000: A Unified Theory
There are two types of people in the world: those with hundreds of unread messages, and those who can’t relax until their inboxes are cleared out.
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The Future of the Patriot Act Depends on the Votes of These 10 Senators
If the USA Freedom Act comes to another vote, these are the senators to watch.
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New email records policy takes shape
A presidential directive requires agencies to manage email records in electronic form by the end of 2016, and the National Archives' plan to hit the goal is almost in final form.
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Commerce Department Recruits Former Google Exec
Alan Davidson is expected to help lead Commerce’s work on issues related to the digital economy and Internet policy
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