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Congress takes up software supply chain security

November 30, 2023

Via: FCW

The FITARA scorecard could become a vehicle for measuring agency progress against the administration’s software security goals. Read More on FCW


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Reorganizing government acquisition for the digital age

November 28, 2023

Via: FCW

The self-described “procurement arm of the federal government” is undergoing a reorganization years in the making. The Federal Acquisition Service, housed in the General Services Administration, supports over $87 billion in contracts across the government as part of its mission […]


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Bipartisan group introduces bill ensuring fair pay for truckers working overtime

November 14, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

On Friday, U.S. Sens. Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Edward Markey (D-MA) joined U.S. Reps. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) and Mark Takano (D-CA) in introducing legislation ensuring truckers are compensated fairly for their work, including overtime. The legislation, the Guaranteeing Overtime […]


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Election security threats require more federal resources, officials say

November 2, 2023

Via: FCW

Facing growing cyber and physical threats, election administrators told lawmakers that more federal assistance is needed to safeguard voting systems and personnel. Read More on FCW


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Bipartisan House duo looks to extend quantum tech legislation

November 1, 2023

Via: FCW

A bill reauthorizing the National Quantum Initiative Act is set to be introduced this Friday by Reps. Frank Lucas, R-Okla. and Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif. — the chair and ranking member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, respectively. […]


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Biden administration plans a multi-agency effort to surge AI recruitment

October 31, 2023

Via: FCW

A key workforce program introduced in President Joe Biden’s landmark Artificial Intelligence Executive Order will work to spur hiring for new AI-centric positions in the public sector. The General Services Administration, Office of Personnel Management, U.S. Digital Service and talent […]


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US would be ‘effectively defenseless’ without counter-drone authority extension, FBI director says

October 31, 2023

Via: FCW

Failing to extend the federal government’s authority to counter threatening drones would leave the U.S. “effectively defenseless” against risks to mass gatherings, airports and critical infrastructure, FBI Director Chris Wray told lawmakers on Tuesday. The Department of Homeland Security and […]


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FAA rule would expand definition of Light Sport Aircraft

July 25, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

A proposed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rule would expand the definition of Light Sport Aircraft. The Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification rule would put performance safety standards on larger aircraft and would expand the type of aircraft sport pilots can […]


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Congress needs ‘private sector buy-in’ to address cyber workforce shortage

June 23, 2023

Via: FCW

Private sector companies need to change their hiring and recruitment practices to effectively onboard the next-generation of cyber talent, including reassessing the skills and degrees that they believe are needed to successfully defend against cyber threats, witnesses told members of […]


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Government buyers need training to go green, panel says

June 9, 2023

Via: FCW

The Biden administration wants U.S. federal government operations to have net-zero emissions by 2050 — as laid out in a 2021 executive order — and officials say that the government’s purchasing power will be a big part of that. But […]


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Public sector apps face widespread security challenges, report reveals

June 7, 2023

Via: FCW

The vast majority of applications developed by public sector organizations over the last year suffered from at least one security flaw, according to a new report that analyzed 750,000 applications developed by the public and private sectors. Software security firm […]


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US deploys tech diplomacy to cultivate leadership in emerging fields

May 31, 2023

Via: FCW

The Biden administration’s latest foreign policy pillar prioritizes uniform standards on critical technologies within ally nations. Read More on FCW


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House passes bill to permanently authorize VA’s tech training program

May 25, 2023

Via: FCW

The House overwhelmingly passed legislation on Wednesday to permanently authorize the Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses—or VET-TEC—program, which provides eligible veterans with tuition support to receive training for careers in the tech sector. The 409-9 vote came after a […]


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Minnesota IT Services to receive $130M for modernizing state services

May 25, 2023

Via: StateScoop

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a dozen government spending bills into law on Wednesday, setting funding for the next two years. In total, the bills provide more than $500 million for technology initiatives across state government — with $130 million […]


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Pentagon didn’t check risks before authorizing cloud services, watchdog finds

February 24, 2023

Via: FCW

Department of Defense officials who authorized the use of commercial cloud services across components of the agency did not review all required documentation needed to determine potential security concerns, leaving DOD’s armed forces unaware of vulnerabilities and cybersecurity risks across […]


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Creating a culture: How state privacy officers hope to rebuild public trust

February 16, 2023

Via: StateScoop

Agovernment that the public does not trust is collecting more of its data than ever before. Recent landmark data-privacy laws — like the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act — reveal a growing interest […]


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White House looks to shore up public trust in government websites

February 8, 2023

Via: FCW

A White House memorandum issued Wednesday instructs federal agencies to use government domain names for official communications and to make domain names “memorable” for everyday users. The new memo is designed to bring agencies in compliance with the DOTGOV act, […]


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IRS names advisors on possible government-run direct filing system for taxpayers

February 8, 2023

Via: FCW

The IRS could be inching closer to providing government-run, electronic tax filing infrastructure for ordinary taxpayers. Capitol Hill directed the IRS to look into the cost and feasibility of a government-owned direct e-filing system in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act […]


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Lawmakers propose a federal reserve corps for digital talent

January 17, 2023

Via: FCW

A bipartisan pair of House lawmakers active in cyber policy introduced legislation on Wednesday to create a “National Digital Reserve Corps” of civilian personnel who have the skills and experience needed to address a host of digital challenges across the […]


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State Department creates first office devoted to emerging technology diplomacy

January 9, 2023

Via: FCW

Foreign policy continues to intersect with emerging technology, as the State Department has launched a new office devoted to establishing cooperation between nations that are developing new technologies. Announced on Tuesday, the Office of the Special Envoy for Critical and […]