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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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'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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