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Hacking congressional culture: technologists take aim at legislative problems
The turnout for and participation in the third Congressional Hackathon reveals a growing community and culture committed to improving relationships and data-based tools on Capitol Hill.
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Voting machines require low-tech solutions to high-tech security problems
The use of paper ballots and a defined auditing process – traditionally low-tech solutions – present some of the best methods for protecting U.S. election systems and restoring voter confidence.
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House votes to extend federal employee probationary period
Thursday afternoon the House of Representatives will vote on a bill that would extend the probationary period for members of the senior executive service from one year to two years.
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IoT is changing the meaning of ‘critical infrastructure’
The proliferation of internet of things devices tied into critical industries is changing the perspective on what constitutes critical infrastructure.
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New technology boosts productivity, but also threats, says DARPA expert
DARPA is operating with consideration of how each new technology could be used against the United States or everyday Americans.
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Congressman calls for greater details in Uber data breach
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., recently sent a letter to Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi calling for greater details on a hack that impacted millions of users and hundreds of thousands of drivers.
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Modernizing IT for HR tops 2018 federal trends predictions
Modernizing aging IT infrastructure will be a key priority for federal agencies in the coming year, according to the Acendre 2018 “Federal Government Human Capital Trends to Watch.”
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Special Counsel: VA doctor violated Hatch Act while campaigning
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel has filed a complaint for disciplinary action against a Veterans Affairs doctor for 15 counts of violations against the Hatch Act.
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Unintended consequences: Modernization can lead to monopolization
As the federal government moves to more efficient and cost-effective modernization efforts, an unintended side effect may be the creation of industry monopolies within certain government markets, as contracting requirements and mandatory governmentwide contracts limit the pool of qualified private-sector contractors.
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OPM issues hiring memo to fill federal IT positions
The Office of Personnel Management has issued an excepted service appointment memo to the heads of federal agencies authorizing them to hire technical staff for up to one year to work on IT modernization initiatives.
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Hacking congressional culture: technologists take aim at legislative problems
The turnout for and participation in the third Congressional Hackathon reveals a growing community and culture committed to improving relationships and data-based tools on Capitol Hill.
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Voting machines require low-tech solutions to high-tech security problems
The use of paper ballots and a defined auditing process – traditionally low-tech solutions – present some of the best methods for protecting U.S. election systems and restoring voter confidence.
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House votes to extend federal employee probationary period
Thursday afternoon the House of Representatives will vote on a bill that would extend the probationary period for members of the senior executive service from one year to two years.
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IoT is changing the meaning of ‘critical infrastructure’
The proliferation of internet of things devices tied into critical industries is changing the perspective on what constitutes critical infrastructure.
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New technology boosts productivity, but also threats, says DARPA expert
DARPA is operating with consideration of how each new technology could be used against the United States or everyday Americans.
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Congressman calls for greater details in Uber data breach
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., recently sent a letter to Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi calling for greater details on a hack that impacted millions of users and hundreds of thousands of drivers.
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Modernizing IT for HR tops 2018 federal trends predictions
Modernizing aging IT infrastructure will be a key priority for federal agencies in the coming year, according to the Acendre 2018 “Federal Government Human Capital Trends to Watch.”
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Special Counsel: VA doctor violated Hatch Act while campaigning
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel has filed a complaint for disciplinary action against a Veterans Affairs doctor for 15 counts of violations against the Hatch Act.
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Unintended consequences: Modernization can lead to monopolization
As the federal government moves to more efficient and cost-effective modernization efforts, an unintended side effect may be the creation of industry monopolies within certain government markets, as contracting requirements and mandatory governmentwide contracts limit the pool of qualified private-sector contractors.
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OPM issues hiring memo to fill federal IT positions
The Office of Personnel Management has issued an excepted service appointment memo to the heads of federal agencies authorizing them to hire technical staff for up to one year to work on IT modernization initiatives.
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Hacking congressional culture: technologists take aim at legislative problems
The turnout for and participation in the third Congressional Hackathon reveals a growing community and culture committed to improving relationships and data-based tools on Capitol Hill.
-
Voting machines require low-tech solutions to high-tech security problems
The use of paper ballots and a defined auditing process – traditionally low-tech solutions – present some of the best methods for protecting U.S. election systems and restoring voter confidence.
-
House votes to extend federal employee probationary period
Thursday afternoon the House of Representatives will vote on a bill that would extend the probationary period for members of the senior executive service from one year to two years.
-
IoT is changing the meaning of ‘critical infrastructure’
The proliferation of internet of things devices tied into critical industries is changing the perspective on what constitutes critical infrastructure.
-
New technology boosts productivity, but also threats, says DARPA expert
DARPA is operating with consideration of how each new technology could be used against the United States or everyday Americans.
-
Congressman calls for greater details in Uber data breach
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., recently sent a letter to Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi calling for greater details on a hack that impacted millions of users and hundreds of thousands of drivers.
-
Modernizing IT for HR tops 2018 federal trends predictions
Modernizing aging IT infrastructure will be a key priority for federal agencies in the coming year, according to the Acendre 2018 “Federal Government Human Capital Trends to Watch.”
-
Special Counsel: VA doctor violated Hatch Act while campaigning
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel has filed a complaint for disciplinary action against a Veterans Affairs doctor for 15 counts of violations against the Hatch Act.
-
Unintended consequences: Modernization can lead to monopolization
As the federal government moves to more efficient and cost-effective modernization efforts, an unintended side effect may be the creation of industry monopolies within certain government markets, as contracting requirements and mandatory governmentwide contracts limit the pool of qualified private-sector contractors.
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OPM issues hiring memo to fill federal IT positions
The Office of Personnel Management has issued an excepted service appointment memo to the heads of federal agencies authorizing them to hire technical staff for up to one year to work on IT modernization initiatives.
