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Elections could affect federal IT contract schedule

Program managers will want to commit funds as early as possible to mitigate political uncertainty, experts say.

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GAO sting operation exposes pervasive counterfeit parts problem

GAO finds it's all too easy to get fake electronics for military weapons systems.

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Justice supports FOIA portal

A Justice Department official responds to recent allegations that the agency is hindering a multi-agency FOIA effort.

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USDA conservation corps to go mobile and add Web tools

The USDA wants to improve customer service for its thousands of conservationists who work in the field, according to a recently released plan.

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Is security the real problem for an intelligence community cloud?

There are other concerns that are, perhaps surprisingly, bigger barriers for intell agencies.

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FTC wants new powers over Web profilers

The agency seeks to stop data brokers from quietly compiling personal details on Web users.

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Lawmakers ratchet up pressure on apps makers

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FISMA standards will calm cloud fears, McClure believes

The Federal Information Security Management Act will help agencies move more sensitive data to the cloud, but not until they're comfortable with the processes.

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VanRoekel's open data strategy may have some limitations

Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel is a strong supporter of APIs for government data, but a transparency group urges a broader perspective.