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Researchers at Oak Ridge National Lab Tap into Supercomputing to Help Combat Coronavirus
The efforts may eventually support scientists on their quest for the cure.
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Senate Committee OKs Bill to Give CISA Subpoena Authority Over Internet Service Providers
Lawmakers are pushing to give the agency more power and resources despite the cuts requested in the president's budget.
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Uniquely Vulnerable During Disease Outbreaks, Prisons and Jails Brace for Coronavirus Cases
Prisons and jails across the country are preparing for the coronavirus, while advocates push for measures to release more people.
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From Ohio to Washington State, New Bans of Large Gatherings to Stem the Coronavirus
Local and state governments are looking to slow down the spread of coronavirus, banning large events across the country. The strictest measures are coming from the Seattle region, where Covid-19 cases have continued to mount.
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Solarium Cyber Report Recommends New Government Structures, Major Policy Overhauls
Nonpartisan group recommends a new bureau to track cybersecurity metrics across government and the private sector.
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Open or Close? Schools Grapple with Coronavirus Decisions
While some school districts may have the resources to hold virtual classes during closures, others worry about meeting students’ basic needs if classes are cancelled.
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New Federal Rules Will Pave the Way for Electronic Health Records on Smartphones
Officials said it’s part of a push to give Americans more control over their personal data.
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First Coronavirus ‘Containment Zone’ in U.S. Established in New York State
A suburb of New York City will close all public gathering places within a one-mile radius for two weeks, making it the first location in the U.S. that has taken such strict measures.
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Federal Experts’ Tips for Effectively Managing Remote Teams
Whether permanent or as part of a contingency plan, teleworking requires a combination of culture changes and technology.
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Worker Safety Net Measures Get Attention As Coronavirus Outbreak Grinds On
New York’s governor on Monday promised a paid sick leave proposal for people subject to quarantines.
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NIH Uses Urgent Award Vehicle for the First Time to Address Coronavirus Outbreak
The agency is tapping a never-before-used emergency award vehicle to acquire predictive models for how the COVID-19 will spread.
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New York State Makes Own Hand Sanitizer to Protect Against Coronavirus
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that the state has started making its own hand sanitizer at a state prison and warned retailers to stop price gouging.
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Justice, Senators Propose Initiatives to Combat Online Sex Exploitation
The department’s voluntary principles and new legislation leave encryption in question.
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In Fight Against Coronavirus, Washington State Weighs Stricter Limits on Gatherings
The move comes as events around the U.S. are getting canceled and postponed.
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Costs to Combat Coronavirus Mount in an Epicenter of the Outbreak
In King County, Washington alone, the local government is spending about $100,000 a day responding to the public health crisis, according to one lawmaker.
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Amazon ‘Quite Likely’ to Prove Pentagon Made an Evaluation Error in JEDI Cloud Contract, Judge Says
In an unsealed ruling, a federal judge explains why she issued a hold on work under the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract.
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Coronavirus Quarantines Pose Tough Issues for State and Local Officials
Thousands of people across the country are being asked to self quarantine after being in close contact with people diagnosed with Covid-19.
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Government and Tech Conferences Alter Plans Due to Coronavirus
Here’s a list of conferences canceling, postponing or switching to digital-only events due to the outbreak.
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Former DHS Acting Inspector General Indicted for Stealing Database with Personnel Information
The 16-count indictment includes charges of theft of proprietary software and intent to defraud the U.S. government.
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