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Dear industry: Pentagon wants quantum GPS
The technology is proving difficult to field, according to the Pentagon’s quantum science lead.
Is the effort to expand broadband nationwide going well, poorly, or just right?
A House subcommittee hearing highlighted various obstacles to implementing the $42.5 billion federal program to boost internet access.
Republicans grill Cuomo on Linda Sun at congressional COVID hearing
The subject of the hearing was former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s response to the pandemic, but Reps. Nicole Malliotakis and Marjorie Taylor-Greene were more interested in his former aide.
Lawmakers file discharge petition to repeal controversial tax rule affecting federal retirees
The Social Security Fairness Act has broad bipartisan support both in Congress and among federal employee unions.
9/11 day of service calls for unity against backdrop of polarized nation
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado joined thousands to pack meals and remember the spirit of working together that followed Sept. 11 on the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
9/11 day of service calls for unity against backdrop of polarized nation
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado joined thousands to pack meals and remember the spirit of working together that followed Sept. 11 on the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
O’Malley makes last ditch effort to secure Biden’s budget proposal for Social Security
The commissioner said that without a budget anomaly to boost funding at the agency, the Social Security Administration would need to institute a hiring freeze and would see its workforce fall to a 50-year low.
Who really ran Con Sofrito, the restaurant frequented by Eric Adams and NYPD top brass?
Officially, the restaurant belonged to Richard Caban, brother of the embattled NYPD commissioner. But social media pages tell a different story from the establishment’s liquor license and lease.
Energizing the economy
PA leaders convene in Harrisburg for CSPA summit focused on economy, workforce issues
Expect Air Force’s first robot wingmen to be AMRAAM ‘trucks’
Increment-one CCAs will essentially haul extra air-to-air rounds for F-35, F-22, RTX says.
U.S. Education Department to open new financial aid form to more applicants
The department named six participants who will help test the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form for 2025-2026 after the previous year's form faced technical glitches.
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The big loophole allowing Russia to access US chips? China
“You can’t trust them,” one lawmaker admonished chipmaker execs.
Neighboring governors knock California plan to lower gas prices
California has the most expensive gas in the country. California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to force refineries to stockpile gasoline to prevent price spikes, but Arizona and Nevada fear becoming collateral damage.
QualX takes in new private equity backing
QualX becomes the second federal technology company to join the portfolio of Renovus Capital Partners, which also holds Aretum.
FGS hires former federal CISO Schneider as chief exec
One of the government's longest-tenured cyber leaders joins this provider of intelligence collaboration and analysis services.
IRS workforce is more diverse than the national civilian labor force. So why is GAO criticizing the tax agency’s DEI programs?
A new GAO report found that women, employees from historically disadvantaged racial or ethnic groups and persons with disabilities were underrepresented in senior levels at the agency.
Army's ITES-4H contract hit by more challenges
Ten companies are now contesting the evaluation process, which will delay awards for the $10 billion commercial IT product vehicle.
U.S. House speaker withdraws spending bill that would require ID to register to vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., walked back a plan to fund the federal government for six months Wednesday after Democrats and some Republicans balked at the proposal.
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission will push the envelope further than any private mission has before
Space travel comes with risks.
The nation’s last refuge for affordable homes is in Northeast Ohio
There are no states left where everybody could afford to buy a home.
