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Justice, USPTO file briefs opposing Microsoft's bid to change the burden of proof in patent challenges

The federal government joined "friend of the court" filings opposing Microsoft appeal to change the burden of proof in patent challenges.

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State lawmakers oppose open source for VA health records

Five Wisconsin lawmakers are urging the VA and Defense Department to consider the benefits of a single vendor for an electronic health record system, according to a Nextgov report.

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More notes from Israel -- Coca Cola, Purim and struggle

Steve Kelman takes note of Israelis' preference in soft drinks and passion for a holiday.

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Feds need to go viral

We saw a political cartoon lately that boiled down the current benefits debate to its bare bones. In it, a private-sector worker points at a public-sector worker and says: "I don’t have a pension, so you shouldn’t have one either!"

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How can the government improve? Tell it.

The Obama administration wants to hear from feds as it begins a government reorganization effort.

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BlackBerry PlayBook in action: Some hands-on video time

Mobile Platform ran into BlackBerry reps at CTIA Wireless and forced them to give us some hands-on video time.

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Galaxy Tabs introduce device-level encryption to Android devices

CTIA Device of the Day: Galaxy Tabs feature device-level encryption, a first for any Android device, and Samsung, unlike Apple, had the enterprise in mind when developing its tablets.

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Senators miffed over drunk driver apps

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'Ludicrous' Defense contract keeps Reserve physicians from treating troops, congressman says

Reserve and National Guard doctors and dentists can provide medical care for the homeless in their communities, but not their troops, during drill weekends, says lawmaker who is also a Reserve doctor.

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CIOs aren't CIOs for long

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IT Salaries Down 3.2 Percent

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DOD reconsiders the insourcing question

Officials look more strategically at the acquisition workforce, but there are concerns about who DOD sees as part of that group.

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VA attacked for poor use of Facebook, other social media

Veterans Affairs Department officials are confronting criticism that they are not doing enough to reach veterans on Facebook and social networks.

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Mobile computing's future takes center stage at CTIA

CTIA Wireless 2011 kicks off with a panel hosted by Jim Cramer of 'Mad Money' and featuring Sprint Nextel CEO Dan Hesse, Verizon Wireless CEO Dan Mead and AT&T Mobility CEO Ralph de la Vega.