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Social Security Paid Disability Benefits to More Than 700 Deceased Veterans
Unless the agency fixes the problem, it’s likely to make another $7.3 million in improper payments over the next 12 months.
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Former State Cyber Coordinator Says It Was a Mistake to Close His Office
The department's former cyber coordinator Chris Painter worries the country is stepping back from its role as a global cyber leader.
Tech
Lawmakers Question How to Best Protect Data Breach Victims
House members want the Government Accountability Office to determine better ways to protect victims whose personal information is exposed.
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Trump’s Tech Team Shares Plans For Modernizing Government
The White House wants to know what's missing and will keep commenting open until Sept. 20.
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Candidate Trump Criticized Obama's Cyber Doctrine. President Trump Continues It.
The president’s cyber policies largely mirror Obama’s with one big, Russia-sized carve out.
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Outgoing OPM CIO Takes Michigan’s Top Tech Position
David DeVries heads to state government.
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After Harvey Took Out Communications, FEMA Set Up Its Own
The agency’s D.C.-based command center keeps feds on the same page in the wake of the storm.
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How NOAA Plans to Improve Tracking Harvey-Like Storms
As the agency's next-gen satellites come online, it expects more accurate forecasts and increased lead time for severe weather.
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Lawmakers Worry Hospitals Are Abusing Telehealth for Financial Gain
One medical center was found to be enrolling patients in a virtual health care regimen, potentially for financial incentives.
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Tillerson to Slash Cyber Office, Other Special Envoys
The move is part of a broader effort to streamline department operations and reduce its budget.
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OPM Names Acting CIO
The agency's deputy CIO will step up to lead agency technology efforts.
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What the Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner is Focused On So Far
Alan Thomas described his first two months as a listening tour to gather customer feedback from GSA regions.
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Samsung Wants Your Behavior to Unlock Your Phones
The company has significant market share among Defense Department customers but plans to pursue civilian agencies.
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Traffic Safety Agency Needs to Clarify Connected Car Authority, Audit Says
At least one association thinks the agency is overstepping its bounds.
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Hurricane Harvey Leaves 190,000 Without Phone, Internet or TV Service
The Federal Communications Commission is tracking communication networks in the region.
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Feds Warn Against Hurricane Harvey Charity Scams
FEMA and US-CERT have both warned citizens to verify that certain charities are legitimate before sending money.
Tech
NASA's New Space Telescope Is in Harvey's Path
Here’s how they’re protecting the $8.6 billion project.
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Trump’s Lack of ‘Moral Infrastructure’ Causes Cyber Advisers to Resign
Board members also condemned the president’s response to racist violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Now Is the Time to Think About How Artificial Intelligence Will Change War
The cost of engaging in cyberspace is much lower than that of human combat.
Oversight
USDA Mobile App 'Reaffirms' Trump Ethics Standards
The app gives employees easy access to federal ethics guidelines.
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