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VA farmed out claims system work to controversial Navy organization
Inspector general criticized SPAWAR Atlantic for previous IT work at the department.
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Spending deal leaves future unclear
The last-minute agreement that averted the imminent threat of sweeping budget cuts provides no roadmap for the way forward.
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Fed pay limbo could scare off IT workers
Private-sector tech salaries are on the rise.
Digital Government
Fiscal cliff aversion -- cost or savings?
Does the deal to sidestep the fiscal cliff save money or cost? The answer depends on how you count.
Digital Government
Agencies get two-month reprieve on sequestration
Congress acts on Jan. 1 to preserve tax cuts, delay across-the-board budget cuts.
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CMS Seeks to Broaden Use of Health IT Reports
Agency wants to use data to improve quality of care.
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Pentagon goes on an $8 billion year-end technology spending spree
Funds obligated before Jan. 1 are not subject to automatic spending cuts under sequestration.
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Unprecedented, unmanned Southwest border checkpoint opens Jan. 28
Surveillance cameras, telecom and digital documents will allow Americans to visit remote Mexican village.
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Can ATF's Rick Holgate ditch the desktop?
At a time when many agencies are struggling to untether their employees from desktop PCs, CIO Rick Holgate is moving ATF closer to a mobile-only work environment.
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Senate drops effort to prevent warrantless email monitoring
In approving a non-controversial bill about video-rental records, Congress had the chance to stop warrantless email searches, but they passed it up.
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Health IT investigation finds ‘gaping security holes’
Most known data breaches have been hackers intent on identity theft.
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FISA passes: Warrantless wiretapping will live on
The controversial legislation will be sent to President Obama's desk for signature.
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VA’s disability claims backlog tops 900,000
More than 600,000 claims have been languishing in the system for longer than 125 days.
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How big data can solve America's gun problem
The private sector has all the tools we need to flag rapid weapons build-ups and suspicious purchases. All that's needed is the political will to build the most basic database.
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Cybersecurity is one of five key national security issues in 2013
Get ready for another turbulent year.
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What you need to know about EPA's carbon rules
In 2013, the agency will enter into the most controversial parts of rulemaking.
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Big data in 2013: Not just for big projects
Rather than take on big data for big data’s sake, agencies should be strategic in their approach, writes Bill Cull.
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China turns on navigation system over Asia that rivals GPS
The Beidou system is to have 35 satellites in operation by 2020.
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