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The Oregon Occupiers Left Behind Quite a Mess
The Fish and Wildlife Service released photos of the scene after the Malheur occupiers left in February.
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State and Local Daily Digest: Boston Mayor’s Adele Parody Video; W.Va. Mayor Is a Texas Fugitive
Also in our news roundup: S.C. public shooting club; California beer import tax; and Hawaii’s failed Uber, Lyft measure
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Someone is Breaching HealthCare.gov, But It's Not a Hacker
Of the 300-some reported security incidents that have impacted HealthCare.gov and supporting machines, there was a single malicious intrusion, according to federal auditors.
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State and Local Daily Digest: N.M. Police Look for Missing Spaceship; Dallas Audit Dispute
Also in our news roundup: Northern Cheyenne reservation declares drug state of emergency; California’s north-south water wars; and Seattle’s transportation director hit with ethics probe.
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With Seattle's Long-Awaited Transit Expansion Now Reality, It’s Full Steam Ahead
The Emerald City should be very proud of its new Link light-rail subway extension, now open for service. But as Seattle continues to expand its regional transportation infrastructure, other cities have been struggling to maintain their older transit networks.
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Pentagon Cut Off Access to Personal Email to Fight Malicious Messages
Employees could not log on to commercial webmail services from the military's network for about 48 hours last week.
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Lawmakers: Who Safeguards Health Care Data from Cyberthreats?
While fitness trackers and calorie-counting apps might help patients manage their wellness, “who has access to all of this data, and is it being stored securely?” asked Jessica Rich, director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.
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Colorado Methane Rule Held Up as Model for California, Nation
The oil and gas industry argues it’s ineffective and costly.
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How Closely Are State Economies Tied to Federal Spending?
The importance of federal funds varies by state and expenditure category.
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Spy Researchers Take on Biometric ID Hackers
A 4-year project just launched to develop artificial intelligence to automatically detect spoofed fingertips, facial images and irises.
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Border Agency Ready to Expand Virtual Fence along Southern Border
New border technology has successfully completed operational testing after being assessed in the field for past several months.
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State and Local Daily Digest: Did Ore. Occupiers Disturb Tribal Relics Digging Latrine?; N.C. Lawmakers Target LGBT Ordinance
Also in our news roundup: Atlantic City’s mayor warns of government shutdown; Austin’s trees worth $16 billion; and Colorado hunters pretty in pink.
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Phishing Emails Targeting Veterans are on the Rise -- But Don’t Blame this Website, VA Says
To the Web-savvy, the emails are obvious “phishing” attempts. But these particular emails target an especially vulnerable population.
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State and Local Daily Digest: Bat Feces, Mold Prompt Fla. State Worker Lawsuit; N.Y. Fantasy Sports Settlement
Also in our news roundup: Colorado's legal marijuana laws stand, for now; a Wisconsin agency considers banning alcohol at its shooting ranges; and will Michigan pay for county response to Flint's water crisis?
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What's Next for 18F?
The General Services Administration’s tech hub celebrated its second birthday last week.
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NIH Opens Small Business ‘On-Ramp' to $20B Contract
Bids from new small businesses are due by April 18, with awards expected in early 2017.
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White House Says Agencies Reported 77,200 Cyber Incidents in 2015
"The increasing number and impact of these incidents demonstrate that continuously confronting cyberthreats must remain a strategic priority," according to a March 18 report on compliance with agency information security laws.
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How a BYOD Telework Policy Could Put Your Agency at Risk
A NIST researcher explains why we need new cyber safety guidelines for teleworking.
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US Spy Map Agency Charts Syrian Exodus Using Social Media
By searching public posts, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency fulfills its duty to provide decision-makers with past, present and future insights into locations during a global emergency.
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