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Louisiana Becomes First State to Receive Internet for All Grants
The Department of Commerce is focusing on bridging digital divides across all rural communities in the U.S.
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Over $105 Million Going to Better Internet for Native American Communities
The Department of Commerce announced a series of new grants through the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program.
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Energy is Looking for Input on $10 Billion Electric Grid Overhaul
A pillar in the Biden Administration agenda, the electrical grid modernization aims to increase clean energy sources and grid reliability.
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CISA Seeks Software Engineers to Build New Registrar for .Gov Domain
The agency is taking new hiring authorities out for a spin in the recruitment effort to make state and local government websites more secure
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Audit finds trouble in SSA's agile software development
A new report said the Social Security Administration failed to implement key best practices in agile development.
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FTC's Tech and Cyber Modernization Sees Success and Ongoing Challenges
The agency’s report indicated that the Federal Trade Commission was on track and making progress towards most of its tech-related goals, while offering a plan for future goals.
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Government Launches New Website to Support Semiconductor Funding Law
The Department of Commerce’s CHIPS.gov will provide available resources and information as it begins to implement the new program.
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SAIC Snags $160M Contract to Support Navy Networks
The Virginia-based company will provide an assortment of IT services to the U.S. Navy.
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Industry Awaits Potential Congressional Resolution to 'Extremely Difficult' Procurement Process
Though the AGILE Procurement Act faces several rounds of votes before it can be enacted, experts view it as a step in the right direction.
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Industries Embracing Automation Also Face Widening Skills Gaps, Report Finds
The Government Accountability Office noted that all education levels have important skills for in-demand jobs, but higher education levels provide workers with more in-demand skills.
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DHS Tests New Tech that Could Bring Emergency Alerts to Vehicle Screens
The technology works with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Integrated Public Alerting System to display hazard and evacuation alerts on the center console.
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House Lawmakers Say Energy’s Scientific Research Arm Needs More Funding
The request from nearly 20 Democratic lawmakers comes as the CHIPS Act hands down billions for technological innovation.
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GAO will investigate the troubled TSP recordkeeper transition
Officials at the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program said nearly 2 million participants have successfully set up their new online account access, and call center wait times are down to around 10 minutes.
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NIST Redesigns Platform for Reporting Federally Funded Inventions
The National Institute of Standards and Technology upgraded the iEdison platform to include new features and an improved interface.
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The CHIPS and Science Act Became Law, Now What?
Signing the CHIPS and Science Act was just the start for enhancing U.S. economic strength and national security.
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DHS Research Arm Seeks Science, Tech Capabilities to Protect U.S. Agriculture
The agency issued a request for information to support its Food, Agriculture and Veterinary Defense program.
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VA names functional champion to help streamline embattled EHR rollout
The selection of Dr. David Massaro to the senior role fills out the leadership team of the VA office tasked with “processing and resolving patient care concerns” related to the agency's new electronic health record system
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Over 20,000 Veterans Received VHA iPads but Never Used Them for Virtual Care
An inspector general review found that the agency was also slow to get devices back so they could be redistributed.
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Senate Committee Approves AGILE Procurement Act for IT and Communications Tech
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs advanced the AGILE Act of 2022 in an effort to help improve the federal government’s IT procurement process.
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