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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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Averting the next pandemic with real-time health data
The Center for Public Health Data would aggregate federal, state and local health data and make it accessible in real time so it can be used for decision-making as health threats unfold.
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TMF announces over $26 million for three projects
The Technology Modernization Fund is making good on its promise earlier this year to support projects focusing on improving public-facing digital services.
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5G Presents a Need for Spectrum Coordination Among Federal Agencies
A Senate hearing underscored the need for federal telecommunication agency teamwork surrounding 5G spectrum deployment.
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CBP’s facial recognition program at airports is expanding but concerns remain
The facial recognition program for international arrivals in airports is rolled out in all international airports in the United States.
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US-Japan will Set Up Next-Gen Semiconductor Research Hub
The United States and Japan will create an international research hub for next-generation semiconductors as part of ongoing efforts to secure the semiconductor supply chain and have greater security over the vital component.
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