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The Places Where ‘Food Insecurity’ Is Most Severe
Data that a think-tank published this week shows where the challenges are greatest, along with some of the underlying factors that can make it difficult for people to afford food.
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After Ohio Opioid Settlement, Local Governments Could Be Skeptical of State AG Agreement
Attorneys for cities and counties that brought litigation against drug companies say the size of a settlement brokered this week for two Ohio counties could encourage others to opt out of a broader agreement touted by state attorneys general.
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Amazon Is Spending an Unprecedented Amount on City Council Races
In Seattle, Amazon has spent over a million dollars trying to get pro-business candidates elected to the city council.
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Esper Recuses Himself from JEDI Cloud Contract Review
The Pentagon’s acquisition team will continue its review of bids submitted by Amazon Web Services and Microsoft, as the department’s deputy secretary of defense takes over the process.
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Fires and Explosions Spread Across Three Towns. They Worked Together to Respond
Fires and explosions tore across three Massachusetts towns last fall, the result of over-pressurized gas lines. Here's how officials say they banded together to contain the emergency.
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OMB Focused on Trust and Agility in Tech Improvements
Increased agility will help tech officials maximize their IT modernization efforts—and perhaps build more trust in government among the public.
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Russian Hackers Co-Opt Iranian Cyber Tools to Attack 35 Countries, NSA Warns
In a joint advisory, U.S. and British authorities said the Turla group is piggy-backing off the work of Iranian rivals to advance its own agenda.
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Suburban Growth is Pressuring Groundwater Supplies in a Dry Western State
A new report describes how an Arizona program designed to replenish the water is facing challenges.
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How a Community Apologized for Failing to Stop a Predator
Police in Meridian Township, Michigan, dismissed a 2004 complaint against gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, a decision that allowed him to continue abusing young women for a decade. Then they went public with their mistake.
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FedBizOpps Will Be Retired After Veterans Day Weekend
The public repository of federal contracting opportunities will be migrated to a central procurement website following a weekend-long “data freeze.”
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Federal CIO Outlines the Administration's 2020 Tech Priorities
Suzette Kent flagged priority data sets and a focus on supply chain security.
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Silicon Valley Lawmaker Proposes Cyber Training for Every Federal Employee
Rep. Ro Khanna plans to introduce a bill that would require feds to learn basic cyber hygiene, including how to securely navigate the internet of things.
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Disability Advocates Sue Cities Over Scooters Blocking Sidewalks
A new suit against Minneapolis and scooter companies is at least the third of its kind filed this year. It alleges that electric scooters are creating hazards on sidewalks for people with disabilities.
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People With Mental Illnesses Aren’t More Violent. Why Do People Believe They Are?
A new study found that over the past two decades support grew for forced treatment of people with mental health issues, even if they don’t need it.
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There Are No Zombie Deer in Nevada. State Officials Want to Keep It That Way
Wildlife officials in Nevada are committed to preventing chronic wasting disease from infecting state populations of deer.
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House Committee Votes to Increase Funding for Energy’s DARPA by $2.9B
The House Science, Space and Technology Committee moved a bill to reauthorize ARPA-E with additional funding, as well as new restrictions and oversight.
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Argonne Team Looks to Insect Brains as Models for Computer Chip Innovation
It’s the latest buzz in artificial intelligence.
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Lawmaker: TSA Should Halt Facial Recognition Programs Absent Formal Policies
The agency said it is working on those policies while the technology is tested through pilot programs.
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Industry Wants More Legal Cover for Sharing Supply Chain Threats
Sharing potential threats are critical for ensuring companies avoid shady vendors, but under current laws, firms that do so could wind up in court.
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