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GSA Announces New Governmentwide Tech Unit That Will House 18F
The new unit -- called the Technology Transformation Service -- aims to help other federal agencies take advantage of emerging technology.
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Healthy School Snacks Promote Student Nutrition
Snacks bought at school can play a big role in kids’ diets and well-being, but until recently, many students did not have healthy food and beverage options readily available.
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The Military Is Building an Engine to Uncover the Humans Behind Hacks
The point is "to not only look at the bullets but also look at the weapon,” a DARPA researcher tells Nextgov.
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Louisiana Governor Touts Medicaid Expansion as Way to Help Cure Budget Woes
“It’s the easiest big decision I will ever make as governor,” John Bel Edwards said of his move earlier this year to expand the health care program for those with low incomes.
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Internal Memo Panned Wisconsin’s Civil Service Law; Colo. Supreme Court Bars Local Fracking Bans
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: New York Mayor’s ‘secret pizza party’; Puerto Rico defaults on $370 million in debts; and Seattle May Day protesters get violent.
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Obama to ‘Selfless’ Feds: I Appreciate You, Even if No One Else Does
In honoring public servants, president says their jobs are "not just about a paycheck."
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Feds Have Found ‘Unbelievable’ Amounts of Child Porn on National Security Computers. Is This the Solution?
Currently, managers only look for aberrant computer behavior on internal, agency-owned IT systems.
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Examining the Risks and Realities Facing Cybersecurity Decision-Makers
ROUTE FIFTY SPECIAL REPORT: We take a look at issues like state budgeting for cyber defense, intergovernmental coordination, analytics and training for effective cyber response.
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Minnesota Governor’s Big Cybersecurity Spending Plan Gets Iffy Support in Legislature
Debate about funding levels reflects national discussion about whether states are investing enough to keep computer systems and data safe from hackers and other threats.
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Hackers Spy on US Steel from China, Steal from Facebook Server, and Fiddle with Global Financial System
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
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Local Governments Still Don’t Quite Understand Federal Web Accessibility Rules
89 percent of local government leaders recently surveyed had little or no knowledge of the requirements for digital accessibility.
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State Dept. Wants To Map All Wireless Devices Within a 10-Foot Zone
The system could detect Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and cellular devices operating in embassies, consulates and other State buildings.
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Pentagon CIO in Hot Seat Over Windows 10 'Endorsement'
Halvorsen’s remarks in support of the Microsoft operating system are “unprecedented,” according to one trade group.
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What’s Your ‘Insider Threat Score?’ It Could Determine If You Keep Your Clearance
The idea is to regularly vet individuals with access to classified information on their likelihood to go rogue, officials say.
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Dennis ‘Hastert’ Mix-Up Frustrates Officials in Neighboring Chicago Suburbs
Angry residents are demanding that “Hassert” Boulevard be renamed and one mayor has taken a big step to clear up the confusion.
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Aerial Survey Finds Underwater Grass Booming in Chesapeake Bay
The vegetation is an important measure of health in the nation’s largest estuary. Abundance is a good sign.
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Pentagon Wants Its Own Secure Messaging System
DARPA is looking for small businesses to supply that technology.
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How the Intelligence Community’s IT Strategy Helped Link Assad to 2013 Chemical Weapons Attack
The intelligence community's IT plan been shoring up the same kinds of intelligence gaps that preceded the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
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Judge: Seattle’s Garbage Checks Are Unconstitutional; S.C. Gov. Slams Detainee Relocation Plan
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: NCAA affirms inclusivity for event host cities; Ala. impeachment moves forward; and Wyo. governor wants coal “moon shot.”
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