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Issa to IGs: Don't leave Congress in the dark

Oversight committee chairman shares his new interpretation of the law on inspectors general reporting to Congress.

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And the winner of the 2012 presidential election is ...

A professor's algorithm sidesteps the hoopla to reveal the winner of the upcoming presidential election, writes columnist Alan Balutis.

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Homeland Security revises border security strategy

Officials will use intelligence to target high-risk areas.

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Missile Defense Agency seeks new ways to weed out fake electronic parts

Counterfeits are on the rise in the military supply chain.

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ICANN sets target date for re-opening database

The group that runs the Internet's address system said it is aiming to re-open the application process for those seeking to launch a new domain name.

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TSA equipment gathering dust, House Republicans charge

Rep. Mica wants to scale back the agency’s duties.

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VA IT budget to get a boost in House spending bill

The Veterans Affairs Department's information technology budget gets a hefty raise next year under a proposal released by the House Appropriations Committee.

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Pentagon seeks to join 3-D printing revolution

Technology could seed cheaper ways to make aerospace parts.

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VA manipulated mental health care data, lawmaker says

Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki said the department’s 20-year-old scheduling system contributes to data discrepancies.

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FCC chief defends review of wireless deals

Chairman Julius Genachowski says ensuring competition won't take away from efforts to free up more spectrum.

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GAO rejects protest of $70 million IT contract at CDC

Unisys claimed it was misled about staffing costs.

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The many mothers of invention

Innovation can be sparked by all sorts of situations, panelists say.

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Twitter users have mixed view of GSA scandal, study shows

An analysis of thousands of tweets about the recent lavish spending at a GSA conference shows a surprising mix of views about the scandal, according to a new study.

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Pentagon seeks biotechnology to prevent burn scars

Treatment could reduce severity of injuries that limit mobility and damage nerves.

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Majority of US embassies tweeting for diplomacy, report says

U.S. embassy tweeting is off to a good start with 69 percent of embassies engaging in Twitter communications, according to a new study.

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DOD components could lose funding over service contract inventories

The Armed Services Committee is ready to put some teeth into its longstanding efforts to speed DOD service contract inventory efforts along.

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Wanted: Stress sensors that harness the energy of soldiers who wear them

Collected data could help assess troop performance and health.

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Lawmaker wants to clarify Pentagon’s authority for cyber operations

Clearer guidelines could help technology contractors.

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Gathering data is just the first step

New information flowing into government will need careful and critical analysis, experts say.