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In the wake of the Congressional midterm elections and a dust up over appropriations in September that resulted in a continuing resolution, Democrats are once again seeking to pass a spending bill. The Hill reports that Democrats are looking to pass a compromise omnibus spending bill between $1.106 and $1.108 …

A familiar face is returning to FBI’s Washington Field Office, amid a series of a staff changes. FBI Director Robert S. Mueller announced his pick of James W. McJunkin, who most recently served in the counterterrorism division, to be assistant director in charge of the Washington Field Office. McJunkin, who …

The co-chairmen of President Barack Obama’s deficit commission announced extensive cuts to a variety of programs as part of the panel’s mission to find ways to balance the budget and improve the nation’s economic outlook. Former Clinton White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles and former Senate Republican Whip Alan …

Some segments of the population are being left behind even as broadband access makes dramatic gains across the United States, according to a report by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Minority and low-income people were particularly hard-hit by this newly emerging digital divide, according to the report. In particular, …

The cyber threat is real, said Vice Commander of the Air Force Space Command Maj. Gen. Michael J. Basla. And the military services, aided by new cybersecurity training programs, must be ready to defend the United States on the digital battlefield. Basla, who operates out of Peterson Air Force Base …

Even though Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has proposed a sweeping round of efficiency initiatives, the Defense Department will likely need to lop an additional $20 billion off the budget, because of rising costs, according to the chair of a federal advisory committee. According to Defense News, Chairman of the …

Last week, the Defense Department announced U.S. Cyber Command, tasked with defending DoD’s military networks against cyber assaults, is now fully operational. In other words, Cybercom, if necessary, is ready for cyber war. It all started with a worm-infested flash drive left in the parking lot of a Defense Department …

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates was honored with the American Patriot Award from National Defense University for his work in defense, including service under eight presidents in a career spanning four decades. Gates said he accepted the award on behalf of the service members, who serve their country in times …

While cloud computing has been touted as the next big thing, Federal News Radio reports the latest tech trend is also gathering its share of naysayers. Last week, the General Services Administration unveiled new security requirements designed to smooth the transition as the feds increasingly begin taking to the clouds. …

With budget cutting on federal minds everywhere, the White House announced the finalists in the Securing Americans’ Value and Efficiency award, celebrating its second year. The contest, which garnered 18,000 submissions, seeks suggestions from federal workers on how the federal government can save money while at the same time work …