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Meet the New White House Space Buff Who Won’t Shy Away From a Challenge

OSTP can now boast the addition of another accomplished woman -- this time, an aerospace engineer from NASA.

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Unlocking Government Data Poised to Create Whole New Industries -- And Make Washington Work Better

Open data can transform government from a mere service dispensary to a breakthrough innovation accelerator.

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Federal Network Security: 4 Easy Steps to Get the Basics Right

With so many resources focused on preventing the next big security threat, are agencies vulnerable to the rest of the threats out there?

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Video: FBI Files Join the 21st Century

The FBI's massive paper filing system has been replaced with a digital system that houses 30 million records and 83 million sets of fingerprints.

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The Samsung Galaxy Contract the State Department Doesn't Want to Talk About

Department officials want smartphones for the World Cup, the Pan Am Games and the 2016 Olympics.

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How Big Data Could Help Law Enforcement Catch Bulk Cash Smugglers

We currently intercept less than 1 percent of the billions smuggled across our southern border every year.