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Why QR Code Readers Could Replace Pen-and-Paper Signatures at Some Agencies
Verizon ID service makes it possible to ink contracts or access government watch lists by pointing phones at QR codes.
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Is There Any Part of Government That Hasn’t Been Hacked Yet?
A cybersecurity official from the FBI offers a stark answer.
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Army Eyes 4G Cellular Tech for Combat Communications
Could this be the beginning of the end for JTRS?
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Privacy Isn't Dead -- Yet
National security programs may not be the biggest threat to Americans' privacy.
Defense One
The Military Wants a Vehicle That Can Dodge Rockets By Itself
The military wants to build future vehicles that don’t just withstand assaults but avoid them. By Patrick Tucker
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Report: Agencies Aren’t Properly Vetting All Cyber Contractors
Most departments failed to assess whether IT vendors took security precautions.
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VA Secretary Wants to Improve Digital Services for Vets
Robert McDonald wants single, easy-to-use website for vets to access VA services
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How Can Local Governments Embrace Participatory Budgeting?
Chicago alderman: “We need a new governance model, one that empowers people to make real decisions about policy and spending decisions.”
Features
Crime Scene
A federal program reduced violent crime on four Indian reservations. Now comes the hard part.
News
HHS Chief Gets Behind One Cause Everyone Can Believe In
Burwell supports a Republican effort to speed discovery and dissemination of pioneering medical cures.
Defense One
The FCC Website Will Likely Crash on Wednesday
The Federal Communications Commission plays a vital role in the nation’s response to cyber incidents and it’s about to be hit by a major disruption. By Patrick Tucker
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State and Local Panelists Discuss Collaboration, IT Leadership at Nextgov Prime 2014
How can the federal government work better with its local partners?
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WH Official: Cyber Coverage Will Be a Basic Insurance Policy By 2020
Necessary data on likelihood of breaches and the cost of hacks are becoming all too clear.
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Why Can’t Government Websites Be More Like Amazon?
It's complicated, but more federal digital services are about to start focusing on the user.
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And the Winners Are ... 2014 Nextgov Bold Awards Recognize Tech Problem Solvers
A new system for tracking weapons of mass destruction in the field, a successful social media campaign for disaster preparedness were among the boldest of the Bold Awards winners.
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State Officials in Missouri Spar Over ‘Friday Favors’
A veto fight between Gov. Jay Nixon and the legislature is annoying local jurisdictions.
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Reno Won Tesla's Gigafactory. Was It Worth It?
It's the 10th largest incentive deal ever, with Nevada paying nearly $200,000 per job.
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China Intercepts Researchers’ Google Searches
The government launched a "man-in-the-middle" attack against the search giant.
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Interesting, Cool and Totally Random Things the Government is Trying to Auction Off
Need a fur coat? A watch? A lighthouse? GSA has you covered.
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