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Google Cloud Targets Federal Government
Google wants to compete with Amazon, Microsoft and other companies for a share of the government’s massive cloud computing market.
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Federal Spending Bill a Boon for State and Local Law Enforcement, Opioid Programs
But sheriffs and police chiefs want requirements put in place that will prevent states from siphoning off much-needed funds, especially for treatment.
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The New Federal Spending Bill Is Flush With Money for Waterworks
"The new initiatives and funding increases actually make this legislation a new national water infrastructure program," says a representative for the National Rural Water Association.
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FCC Ditches 2 Federal Reviews in 5G 'Streamlining'
Only states and localities with their own historic preservation and environmental review processes will be able to mandate them.
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Congress Tells Pentagon to Justify Its Single Cloud Plan
The omnibus spending package directs the Pentagon to outline its cloud strategy and share reports, costs and other details related to its JEDI procurement.
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Spending Bill Boosts Election Security, Clarifies Overseas Data Warrants
The bill also requires supply chain reviews for cyber risk at some agencies.
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Here’s What Agencies Could Spend on IT Modernization Per 2018 Omnibus
The $2.26 billion—which includes some maintenance—gives an idea of the scale at which modernization will take place across government.
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Massive Federal Spending Bill Offers Big Boost for State, Local Programs
The legislation would beef-up Community Development Block Grant funding and TIGER grants would triple compared to FY 17. There are other notable increases as well.
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AT&T Won Secret $3.3 Billion NSA Contract Despite More Expensive Bid
Legal documents shed light on one of NSA's most important tech contracts.
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How Much Does Artificial Intelligence Threaten National Security?
One lawmaker proposed a commission to examine the emerging tech through a national security lens.
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FBI Issues Timeline for Secretive IT Support Contract
The bureau rolled out key dates—but not other details—for its next-generation IT contract.
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States Push for Outstanding Election Security Funds Ahead of Midterms
Secretaries of state are adamant they lack the money needed to comply with Senate Intelligence recommendations they update their election infrastructure. They’ll make their case before the committee Wednesday.
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Carson Says 'Opportunity Zones' Could Serve as CDBG Substitute
"I suspect we may be asking ourselves: 'How can we use all this money?'" Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson said as he touted the program, created in last year's tax overhaul.
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How Mapping And Data Could Make The Census Cheaper
The tool can help the bureau tailor outreach efforts and find potential employees.
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President’s Management Agenda Is All About IT Modernization
Administration leaders unveiled the agenda in Kansas City, Missouri, promising success in IT modernization efforts where others have failed.
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Better Threat Sharing is Just the First Step in Securing Elections, Senate Committee Says
The intelligence committee previewed far more recommendations, including better attribution.
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Trump’s Opioid Crisis Looks Similar, Yet Altogether Different From State and Local Experience
The president’s speech in New Hampshire had a mix of bipartisan solutions, along with highly political ideas and rhetoric that could destroy broad support for his initiative.
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Major Evacuations Ordered as ‘Strongest Storm of the Season’ Approaches California
Heavy rain is expected to fall on areas burned by recent wildfires, increasing the risk for deadly mudslides and destructive debris flows.
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HHS Wants to Use AI to Buy in Bulk
The agency wants to use artificial intelligence to find hidden efficiencies in contract data.
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