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Commerce Needs More Money to Modernize the Census, Secretary Says
Pritzker also told techies she’s optimistic about the chances for immigration reform.
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Why It Matters that Gates Questions Obama’s Will in Afghanistan
Bob Gates’ memoir confirms what many long knew – the Obama administration has not embraced its own Afghanistan policies. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
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Hagel’s Nuclear Site Tour Is a Good Start
Perhaps Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has come around on nuclear disarmament in visiting the troops this week. It’s a good bet he won’t like what he hears. By Rep. Mike Rogers
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Robert Gates’ Love-Hate Relationship With the Bureaucracy
In memoir, former defense chief says Obama failed to give proper credit to career officials, but also laments his own frustrations in managing the Pentagon.
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GSA Whistleblower’s Exit
Deputy Administrator Susan Brita, who sounded the alarm on the agency’s lavish 2010 Las Vegas conference, retires in March.
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NIST Paid $16,500 for Space at Now-Boycotted RSA Conference
Speakers are backing out in protest of the encryption company’s alleged deal with NSA to weaken its security products.
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The Day Bob Gates Almost Quit
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates praises and criticizes Obama, while revealing a deep exasperation for national security politics. By Kevin Baron
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Why You Shouldn't Use a Laser-Equipped Gun as a Presentation Tool
Pointing lasers at airplanes (and pilots) is also a bad idea.
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Costs Could Climb for $1.5 Billion Terrorist Tracking System
A planned upgrade of a DHS database at the heart of the nation's effort to thwart foreign threats keeps going back to the drawing board.
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Iraq’s Best Hope for Peace Is Replacing Maliki
The United States may have made a mess in Iraq, but Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s reign has only made things worse. By Stephanie Gaskell
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Get Ready for Connected Everything
Here comes an explosion of connected devices -- some of which may help government.
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A Wisconsin Divide Over Obamacare Lawsuit
The politics of health care and Hill staff remain complicated.
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Few IT Pros Aspire to CIO Ranks
IT workers are being recruited to work in marketing, logistics and other fields, survey finds.
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The Next Fight Over Military Sexual Assault Is Already Here
Senators Claire McCaskill and Kirsten Gillibrand are set to clash over competing proposals to reform military justice once the Senate returns. By Stacy Kaper
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Why Telework When You Can Take a Snow Day?
Conflicting regulations confuse feds and create disincentives for telework.
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GSA Wants to Use Computer Games to Teach Contracting
Land the acquisition to save the princess!
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Latest NSA Leak Nears Science Fiction Levels
Documents reveal the intelligence agency is racing NASA, Google and the scientific community to build the most powerful computer in the world.
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New Year Brings Good News for Technology Pros
"All systems go for tech professionals on the career front."
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Judge Says Border Officials Can Search Your Laptop and Cellphone
Federal court tossed a lawsuit brought by civil liberties organizations.
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