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One of the toughest jobs in government is paying today to avoid problems tomorrow
One of the toughest jobs in government is paying today to avoid problems tomorrow
"These are really small-scale renewable energy projects and they're really for things like secondary backup power for critical facilities," said Janet McKelvey.
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Some critics say one little-known EPA power means the approval process may never truly be over
Some critics say one little-known EPA power means the approval process may never truly be over
"This kind of regulatory uncertainty is just a huge disincentive to investors and companies to go through the long NEPA process..." said Myron Ebell.
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DoD building AI tools to predict, mitigate risks to sustainment supply chain
DoD building AI tools to predict, mitigate risks to sustainment supply chain
Between now and March, several large DoD components are testing prototypes for the Joint Sustainment Decision Tool.
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Army overhauls its discrimination and harassment reporting policies
Army overhauls its discrimination and harassment reporting policies
Commanders may still act on anonymous allegations that warrant further review.
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The quantum imperative: Why federal cybersecurity cannot wait for tomorrow’s threat
The quantum imperative: Why federal cybersecurity cannot wait for tomorrow’s threat
The harvest-now, decrypt-later threat is active now. The CRQC timeline moved. The quantum imperative is not a warning, it is an accounting of present dangers.
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DoD seeks authority to directly sell its property to fund infrastructure, Golden Dome
DoD seeks authority to directly sell its property to fund infrastructure, Golden Dome
DoD seeks to bypass much of the current GSA process so it can sell military real estate more quickly and have greater flexibility to spend that money.
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GAO: FEMA staffing cuts lacked strategy, hit regional staff hardest
GAO: FEMA staffing cuts lacked strategy, hit regional staff hardest
FEMA lost roughly 4,500 staff over the past 18 months, with many regions losing 9% or more. "None of this was done with a thought behind the mission needs."
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Right to repair is only half of the solution for fixing mission-critical systems
Right to repair is only half of the solution for fixing mission-critical systems
Expanded access to technical data, source code and system information delivers truly only when servicemembers can understand, assess and modify those systems.
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Many acquisition reform efforts focus on policies and regulations. DIU is betting on workforce changes.
Many acquisition reform efforts focus on policies and regulations. DIU is betting on workforce changes.
"For the next cohort, we are looking for middle to senior level contracting professionals that's generally about the GS13 to 14 level," said Cherissa Tamayori.
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Contracting officers have broad authority to evaluate proposals, but they don’t get to change the scoring system
Contracting officers have broad authority to evaluate proposals, but they don’t get to change the scoring system
"Their win on one argument means they win, but like any protest, that result might be a Pyrrhic victory," said Zach Boone.
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When technology changes faster than acquisition cycles, government has a problem
When technology changes faster than acquisition cycles, government has a problem
"I do have hope that there is light at the end of this particular tunnel, that we can start fielding these technologies," said Stephanie Kostro.
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Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdouts
Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdouts
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has a cleared critical hurdle in his bid to be confirmed to the post after swaying Republican holdouts.
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AFGE denounces Education Dept employee transfers to other agencies
AFGE denounces Education Dept employee transfers to other agencies
AFGE said Education transferred 10 Native education workers from multiple offices to the Interior Department.
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Key parts of federal employee performance overhaul ‘non-negotiable,’ OPM says
Key parts of federal employee performance overhaul ‘non-negotiable,’ OPM says
A recent OPM memo details what aspects of the new performance management system override collective bargaining, and what remains subject to negotiation.
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America does not have a procurement problem — it has an access problem
America does not have a procurement problem — it has an access problem
If we genuinely want more competition and more participation from women-owned, minority-owned and small businesses, we need to rethink what access means.
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Think you’ve picked the right FEHB or FedVIP plan? You could be leaving thousands of dollars on the table
Think you’ve picked the right FEHB or FedVIP plan? You could be leaving thousands of dollars on the table
When was the last time you really shopped for your health, dental, or vision plan?
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The Senate is supposed to start its August recess, but will Senators make it out of town
The Senate is supposed to start its August recess, but will Senators make it out of town
"I think the confirmation path, if the Democrats make significant gains in the Senate or take it over becomes much more difficult," said Loren Duggan.
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A strong market can make investors feel smarter than they really are
A strong market can make investors feel smarter than they really are
"When people say the G fund is safer, really it's only less volatile. It's safe in that one way," said Arthur Stein.
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Before governments commit billions to a project, they have to decide how to measure success
Before governments commit billions to a project, they have to decide how to measure success
"Our recommendation is do a really good sound, methodologically sound VFM, but also get community input," said Shar Habibi.
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Is the federal workforce doing better than we think? Gallup’s latest research may surprise you
Is the federal workforce doing better than we think? Gallup’s latest research may surprise you
Gallup's Christos Makridis shares why trust, not tech, shapes engagement, AI adoption and resilience across the federal workforce.
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Healthcare affordability series part 7: How a household with two federal employees can save on their FEHB premiums by enrolling self-only
Healthcare affordability series part 7: How a household with two federal employees can save on their FEHB premiums by enrolling self-only
If both spouses in your household are federal employees or retirees, how you enroll in FEHB can either cost or save you some serious money.
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Space & Satellite Exchange 2026: Wind RiverX’s Jim Keenan, Hans Weggeman on operating satellite comms at scale
Space & Satellite Exchange 2026: Wind RiverX’s Jim Keenan, Hans Weggeman on operating satellite comms at scale
The harsh environments in space and on earth mean agencies must rely on digital twins and simulations to ensure systems are production-ready.
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Army offering six-figure bonuses to retain certain helicopter pilots
Army offering six-figure bonuses to retain certain helicopter pilots
The 2026 program aims to convince at least one in four eligible soldiers to stay, with a particular focus on instructor pilots and maintenance test pilots.
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Organizations are discovering the remote worker they hired might not be the one doing the work
Organizations are discovering the remote worker they hired might not be the one doing the work
"AI is an assistance and it is also an impediment to this issue," said Jennifer Jackman.
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AI is only as reliable as its information, and some are learning this late
AI is only as reliable as its information, and some are learning this late
"Being more selective in which cases you want to prioritize, that's, I think, where a lot of firms are gonna move in their maturation," said Robert Cruz.
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NIST’s Cyber AI Profile is designed to move agencies from abstract frameworks to real operational choices
NIST’s Cyber AI Profile is designed to move agencies from abstract frameworks to real operational choices
"There is the potential for what they call, drift, over time. And that is something that it's very important for an organization to recognize," said Kat Megas.
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Space & Satellite Exchange 2026: Red Hat’s Travis Steele on how software is reshaping space operations
Space & Satellite Exchange 2026: Red Hat’s Travis Steele on how software is reshaping space operations
"We're really shifting from this procurement challenge into a high-velocity software orchestration problem," the Red Hat space technology expert says.
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