Agencies


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Burwell confirmed for OMB

Burwell takes the reins at OMB as the administration attempts to sell its fiscal 2014 budget on Capitol Hill.

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GAO raps DOD satellite operations

The Defense Department needs to modernize the ground stations and control networks that operate the nation's defense satellites.

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NIST announces federal cyber center plans

NIST wants to speed up progress on implementing cybersecurity and is proposing a new research effort to do so.

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DOD issues directive to define CIO role

The Defense Department has laid out the roles and responsibilities of the Pentagon's chief information officer, updating nearly decade-old governance to include some of DOD's most pressing concerns.

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VA backlog resolution hinges on IT

Officials pin their hopes for an easing of the claims logjam on new systems.

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Congressman seeks answers on Spires

Lawmakers adds his voice to those demanding to know why the DHS CIO is on leave.

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USGS's new database helps users map biodiversity

A new web site opens up more than 100 million mapped records of nearly every living species nationwide.

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Uncertainty persists with DOD furloughs

Hagel, others note productivity hit and the need for flexibility

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Immigration bill has implications for agency IT

Reform bill relies on tech-centric solutions for border control, employment verification

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Intel cuts, cyberattacks 'insidious' national security threats

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper warns that reduced spending brings real risk.

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Secretary of the Navy's site now on Amazon cloud

Commercial approach was faster, cheaper than government-owned hosting, CIO says.

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Cloudy with a chance of furloughs at NOAA

Agency charged with watching the weather plans to shut down for four days during hurricane season.