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Oak Ridge-Made Software Platform Digitally Twins All U.S. Buildings
Those involved aim to help improve nationwide decision-making about energy efficiency.
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GSA, Executive Councils Seek Vendor to Improve Transparency in IT Acquisition
The new Governmentwide IT Transparency Professional Support Services contract will assist a wide swath of GSA’s tech-focused offices, as well as all the federal executive councils.
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What Works? Evidence and Evaluation Key as States and Localities Spend Aid
The federal government is urging states and localities to study the results of their American Rescue Plan Act spending and to adopt programs with proven track records.
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White House Memo Orders Agencies to Identify Critical Software
The memo follows up President Joe Biden’s executive order in May.
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Space Force’s Innovation Hub Announces Solicitations in the Works
SpaceWERX kicks off with a virtual event to find cutting-edge space tech from companies that are new to working with the government.
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Challenges Ahead for $3.5T Budget Bill After Senate Approval
Disagreements over the cost of the budget bill among Senate Democrats could slow progress on a separate infrastructure package headed to the House.
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How DHS and a National Lab Aim to Advance First Responders’ Drug Detection
As opioid abuse rises, government officials are engaging with states and industry to improve tech used to spot narcotics.
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NSA Awards Secret $10 Billion Contract to Amazon
Much of the NSA’s most prized intelligence data may be moving to the cloud.
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Critical Update: How Federal Agencies Can Help Avert Quantum Catastrophe
The White House is working on plans to roll out new cryptographic systems that will require epic levels of funding from Congress and coordination, both within the government and in partnership with industry.
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These State Workers Risk Getting Fired If They Refuse a Covid Vaccine
Unlike policies in other states, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's vaccine mandate for public employees doesn't include a testing opt-out. It comes as cases of the delta variant are surging.
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Senate Democrats Release $3.5T Budget Framework with Affordable Housing, Climate Funding
Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has set a Sept. 15 deadline for committees to draft legislative text for the proposal, which will fund domestic initiatives.
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NIST Prioritizes External Input in Development of AI Risk Management Framework
The agency is engaging stakeholders in the process through multiple venues.
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HHS’ ‘Frequent and Significant Changes’ to COVID Data Reporting Left Hospitals Behind
Multiple updates to the rules and avenues for reporting critical pandemic-related capacity information left hospitals confused, overwhelmed and unable to comply.
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FCC Releases First U.S. Mobile Broadband Map
The map, which shows where the four largest mobile carriers offer voice and data services, is a step toward improving the accuracy of high-speed internet access data.
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CISA Steps Up Governmentwide Recruitment Effort With New Training Guide
The guide brings together various ways the agency and its partners are trying to address the government's perennial workforce challenge.
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NIST Updates Cyber Resiliency Guide to Account for Increasingly Sophisticated Threats
Public feedback on the more than 200-page document will be considered in the near future.
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CISA Stands Up Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative
The effort includes partnerships with several major tech companies.
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Lack of Time Off Worsens Mental Health Problems for Public Health Workers
A recent CDC survey of 26,000 public health workers found higher levels of depression, anxiety, PTSD and suicidal ideation among those who couldn’t take time off.
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Confusion Over How Latest Eviction Ban Will be Enforced
About 80% of counties are covered by the moratorium, but a change in local coronavirus transmission rates will affect eligibility.
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