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2016 > January

• Rachel Flagg: GSA Develops New Tool to Collect, Evaluate Federal Customer Feedback

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• Joshua Skule to Serve as FBI HQ Intell Directorate Assistant Director

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• Navy Capt. David Manero Named Defense Attache to Russia

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• Pentagon Wants to Streamline Enterprise-Wide Project Requirements

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• Timothy Bennett: DHS Eyes Drone Testing Program Consolidation

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• Report: Navy to Terminate ‘Red Wolves’ Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron

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• DoD Gives Extension for Vendors to Implement NIST Cloud Security Requirements

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• Gen. Joseph Dunford: DoD’s Organizational Construct Should Align With Threat Mgmt Strategy

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• Army FORSCOM Relaunches Intell Operations Facility in North Carolina

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• Treasury Dept Issues Rule to Enforce Foreign Cyber Intruder Sanctions

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• NASA Completes 8 Aviation Tech Demos; Jaiwon Shin Comments

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• IBM’s Gina Loften: Agencies Need Cognitive Computing for Internet of Things-Based Data Analysis

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• Treasury IG for Tax Admin Urges Update to Return Filing, Account Access Authentication

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• DoD Proposes Rule for Increased Congress Oversight on Multi-Year Defense Contracts

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• Mark Morgan Appointed FBI Training Division Assistant Director

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• Sanjiv Malhotra Named Clean Energy Investment Center Chief at DOE

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• Jeff Johnson: FirstNet Sets Path Toward National Broadband Network Development

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• FCW: OPM COO Angela Bailey to Step Down, Move to DHS

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• Eucom Head Philip Breedlove Calls for Increased Forces in Europe to Counter Russia

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• NIH’s NITAAC Hub Cuts Government-Wide Acquisition Contract Fees; Robert Coen Comments

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• Air Force to Transition 13,000 Employees to New Personnel System

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• Adm. John Richardson Eyes Maritime Superiority With Navy Guidance; Rep. Randy Forbes Comments

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• WSJ: Obama to Name Joseph Votel for US Central Command Leadership Post

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• Daily Beast: CIA, DHS, NSA Probe Cyber Attack on Ukraine Power Grid

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• Reuters: US, S. Korea Discuss Possible Response to N. Korea Nuclear Test

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• Army, DISA Start to Implement Defense Email Mailbox Size Limits

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• DHS to Require Real ID Act-Compliant Driver’s Licenses From Air Travelers

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• CBO: Annual US Deficit Fell to Lowest Point in 8 Years

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• Michael Huerta: FAA-Registered Drones Reach 180K

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• GAO Evaluates TSA’s Efforts to Change Airport Screening System Acquisitions

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• GSA’s 18F Debuts Online Platform for Source Code Micro-Purchases

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• ODNI Names Leadership Team of Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center

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• GAO: NASA, TSA Use ‘Other Transaction’ Agreements Outside RD&D, Prototypes

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• Navy Wants More Spending Authority in FY 2017 Budget; Sean Stackley Comments

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• Rep. Jason Chaffetz: Education Dept Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks

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• Air Force Unveils Placement Efforts to Address Civilian Labor Overage

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• Gen. John Kelly: Southcom Looks to Partners for Regional Security Missions

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• Maria Contreras-Sweet: SBA Moves to Resolve HR, IT, Contracting Program Challenges

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• GAO: Implemented Recommendations Led to $75B in Gov’t Savings in FY 2015

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• Defense News: Lori Robinson In Line for Northern Command Leadership Nomination

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• DOE National Lab Seeks to Address CBP Radiation Detectors’ Nuisance Alarms; Sonya Bowyer Comments

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• Rear Adm. Peter Fanta Previews Navy’s Pipeline of Surface Warfare Programs

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• Mac Thornberry: DoD Should Tolerate Risks in Acquisition Programs

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• GSA Proposes Federal Travel Expense Regulation Amendments

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• House Committee to Tackle SES Accountability, Employee Performance Bills

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• Navy, Penn State Researchers Develop Collaborative Soaring, Data Sharing Algorithms for UAS

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• Larry Allen: Federal Govt Should Start Acquisition Reform Efforts With ‘Open Dialog’ With Service Contractors

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• Eric Fanning Resigns as Acting Army Secretary

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• Juniper Networks’ Bob Fortna Outlines Key Practices for Future Data Center

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• State Dept’s New Center Seeks to Counter Violent Extremism Via Social Media Campaigns

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• DHS Seeks Student Volunteers for Secretary’s Honors Program on Cybersecurity

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• FCW: DHS, FBI Cite Poor Cyber Practices Behind OPM Hack

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• One Hemisphere CEO Todd Weiler to Be Nominated DoD Manpower, Reserve Affairs Assistant Secretary

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• Sean Conway Named FCC Legislative Affairs Deputy Director; Mike Dabbs Comments

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• Sen. John McCain: National Cyber Deterrence Plan Doesn’t Go Far Enough

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• Maj. Gen. Mark Westergren Assigned Deputy Chief of NSA Cryptology Org

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• FCW: Obama Cites Islamic State Group’s Internet Usage State of the Union Address

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• NARA’s John Fitzpatrick Joins National Security Council as Info Security Mgmt Senior Director

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• Stacey Dixon Joins IARPA as Deputy Director

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• Penny Pritzker: Commerce Dept Works to Promote Open Internet, Democratize Agency Data

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• Dawn: Congress Moves to Stall F-16 Fighter Jet Sale to Pakistan

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• Robert Williams Nominated to Lead Continental US NORAD Region

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• FAS: DoD Implements Continuous Personnel Evaluation to Detect Insider Threats

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• Andy Slavitt of CMS Advocates for Medicaid Infrastructure Investment

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• Defense One: Air Force to Postpone A-10 Retirement, Retain Plane for Anti-Islamic State Campaign

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• DHS’ Phyllis Schneck: New Multilateral Export Control Policy Conflicts with US Cyber Efforts

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• OMB Details White House Investment Proposals in FY 2017 Budget

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• Ernest Moniz: DOE Plans $220M Investment to Refresh US Power Grid Infrastructure

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• GAO: GSA Should Increase Competition to Help Tenant Agencies Reduce Leasing Costs

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• FBI Kicks Off Search for New CIO to Head Tech Program Budgets, IT Operations

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• Brig. Gen. Erik Peterson: Army Needs Multi-Intelligence UAS for Special Operations

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• Mac Thornberry: Cyber, Nuclear Deterrence, Special Ops Among HASC Priorities in 2016

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• DISA’s Dave Mihelcic: Some Standard Cloud Definitions May Not Be Suitable for DoD

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• Deborah Lee James: Govt-Industry Collaboration Drives ’21st Century’ Air Force Acquisition System

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• US Military Leaders Set Strategies to Defeat Islamic State Group

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• NASCIO Vows to Support Govt Push for Cybersecurity, Data Sharing, FirstNet Programs

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• Willie May Unveils Blog Site for NIST’s Measurement Tech R&D Efforts

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• NASA Unveils New Office to Detect, Track Near-Earth Objects; Lindley Johnson Comments

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• DARPA to Hold Proposers Day for Photon Detection Program

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• GAO Urges Federal Agencies to Reduce Unused Vehicles

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• FDA Opens Comment Period on Medical Device Cybersecurity Guide

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• Mary Davie: Federal Agencies Achieved 27% in FY 2015 Under Wireless BPAs

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• NSF Awards $5M to Establish Cyber Center; Anita Nikolich Comments

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• Jason-3 Satellite Launches to Support Global Sea Level Measurements

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• OPM’s Beth Cobert Issues Exemption for Federal Hiring, Retention Incentive Caps

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• Breaking Defense: Ashton Carter Could Reconsider Planned Cut in LCS Procurement

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• CBO: Tax, Spending Packages to Drive Up 2016 Budget Deficit

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• Energy Dept Awards $11M to 7 Power Grid Efficiency Research Projects

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• CBO: Cyber Bill’s Information System Updates Requirement Would Cost ‘Hundreds of Millions’ Over 5 Years

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• GAO: Collaboration Between GSA, DHS’ Federal Protective Service Key to Facility Protection

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• DOE Picks X-energy, Southern Company for Nuclear Reactor R&D Projects; Ernest Moniz Comments

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• FAS: New Defense Dept Directive Aims to Address Climate Change Effects on Military

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• US Army Looks to DISA for ERP Migration Aid; Alfred Rivera Comments

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• James Syring: MDA Eyes Kill Vehicle Test in 2018, Seeks Anti-Missile Drone Tech

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• ACT-IAC Issues Report on National Cyber Ideation Effort; Kenneth Allen Comments

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• Loretta Lynch: DOJ to Initially Hire Contractors for FBI’s Gun Buyer Background Check System

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• James Geurts: SOCOM Acquisition Officials Should Promote Innovation, ‘Own Change’

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• CSIS Urges End to Sequestration for US’ APAC Rebalance Efforts

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• Air Force Cyberspace Weapon System Reaches Full Operational Capability; Pamela Woolley Comments

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• Unisys’ Mark Forman: Hybrid Approach Key for Public Sector’s Digital Transformation

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• Lt. Gen. Michael Williamson: Army Acquisition Reform Focuses on Modernization

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• Profile: Deborah Kircher, Chief Human Capital Officer at ODNI

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• Blog: NSA’s Adm. Michael Rogers Taps Industry for Social Media Counterterrorism Ideas

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• Army to Test Updated WIN-T Operations Toolset This Spring

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• CBP Deploys Facial Comparison Tech at JFK Airport; Gil Kerlikowske Comments

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• NIST Kicks Off Agile Robotics Competition; Craig Schlenoff Comments

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• GAO: DHS Should Set Milestones, Time Frames for Devt of Biometric Exit System Evaluation Framework

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• Navy, USDA Deploy Alternative Fuel-Run Carrier; Ray Mabus Comments

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• Ernest Moniz: DOE Launches $58M in Vehicle Technology Investments

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• Michael Witherell Named Berkeley Lab Director

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• DISA’s Sarah Zabel: Pentagon Should Embrace Newer Mobility Options

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• Matt Goodrich: GSA to Work on FedRAMP Authorization Process, Program Transparency

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• Report: Army Nominee Eric Fanning’s Agenda Includes Force Readiness, Rapid Acquisition

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• NIST Invites Govt, Industry Participation in New Cyber Education Working Group

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• Reports: France’s Francois Hollande Hints at $9B Rafale Aircraft Deal With India

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• OMB’s Jamal Brown: White House to Form New Employee Background Investigation Bureau

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• Gen. Mark Milley: Army Eyes Military Readiness With New Brigades, Emerging Tech

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• OPM Offers Discounted Online Cyber Ed Program for Federal Employees; Beth Cobert Comments

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• DoD’s Michael Gilmore: JPO’s F-35 Software Development Deadline ‘Not Realistic’

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• Stratcom Head Cecil Haney Pushes for Whole-of-Govt Approach to Support Threat Deterrence

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• DoD’s Interim Rule Seeks to Extend Contractors’ Compliance With NIST Cloud Security Requirements

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• Federal News Radio: OMB to Restrict New Federal Agency Mobile Device Contracts

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• GSA, DoD, NASA Propose Rule to Tackle Federal Contractor Confidentiality Requirements

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• Gen. Paul Selva: Military-Industry Dialogue Needed to Discuss Impact of New Tech

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• Ashton Carter: Mideast Allies Need to ‘Do More’ in Anti-Islamic State Group Efforts

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• Navy Demos Common Control System on Unmanned Vehicle; Ralph Lee Comments

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• Army to Kick Off Aberdeen Proving Ground Cyber Courses; Victor Carrozzo Comments

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• Acting Army Secretary Patrick Murphy Aims to Expand Transition Assistance Programs

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• Lt. Gen. Steven Kwast: Air University Looks to New Tech for Airmen Education

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• Ashton Carter: US Seeks ‘Win-Win’ Outcome Amid Rising APAC Military Powers

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• Wendy Masiello: DCMA in Hiring Process & Seeks Private Sector Collaboration for Commercial Item ‘Centers of Excellence’

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• British Security Experts: Regulation, Tech Key to Counter Hostile UAVs

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• Politico: Ashton Carter, Service Chiefs Debate on FY 2017 DoD Budget Priorities

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• GAO Urges DoD, DOE, HHS to Inform Research Participants on Governmental Functions

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• Dell’s Steve Harris: FITARA to Drive ‘Momentum’ for Agency IT Modernization Efforts

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• Curtis Dukes Tackles NSA Information Assurance Directorate’s Involvement in Cybercom Training

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• Air Force to Send F-35 Jets to UK Air Shows; Mark Welsh Comments

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• Amy Hess: Biometric ID Tech Helps Accelerate FBI’s Criminal Investigations

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• Reports: Benjamin Netanyahu Eyes Increased Investment, Eased Export Limits for Cyber Tech

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• Bob McDonald: VA Eyes Improved Customer Service by End of 2016

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• ACSI Report: Drop in Federal Govt Services User Satisfaction Slows

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• Glen VanHerck Gets Major General Promotion, Named to Head Air Force Warfare Center

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• Report: White House to Request $95M Cyber Defense Budget for Fiscal 2017

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• John Nicholson Jr. Nominated for Top NATO, US Command Post in Afghanistan

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• Harry Harris: PACOM to Continue ‘Freedom of Navigation’ Ops in South China Sea

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• Army Eyes Multicomponent Force Expansion for Aerial ISR Missions

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• Israel’s Yuval Steinitz: ‘Severe Cyber Attack’ Shuts Down Electricity Authority’s Computer Systems

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• CNAS Report: US Needs ‘Flexible’ Deterrence Strategy Against Potential Attacks on Space Assets

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• DoD, HHS to Collaborate on Zika Virus Research; Peter Cook Comments

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• Frank Kendall, Deborah Lee James Propose New Business Model for Space Launch Services Acquisition

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• Commerce Dept Launches Open Data Usability Project; Jason Kuruvilla Comments

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• NASA Names Kevin McGhaw Deputy Director of Marshall’s Office of Strategic Analysis & Communications

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• Reports: GSA to Make Federal Acquisition Gateway Site Public

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• Jens Stoltenberg: NATO Allies Stopped Budget Cuts to Build Up Defenses in 2015

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• Pentagon Aims to Help US Partner Countries Build Defense Institutions

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• GAO: DHS Must Develop Guidance for ‘Einstein’ Tool’s Intrusion Detection, Prevention Functions

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• GAO: Army Should Develop Bridge Contract Utilization Guidance

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• Profile: Maj. Gen. Casey Blake, Deputy Asst Sec for Contracting at the Air Force

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