Federal Newscast
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In today's news, U.S. maritime port authorities are pushing the Department of Homeland Security for guidance on cyber attack reporting, expect to see more mergers and acquisitions among federal contractors in 2016, and Larry Gross is the new chief information officer for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
October 09, 2015 -
In today's news, the Senior Executives Association will get a new leader, the Senate passed the 2016 defense authorization bill by a vote of 70-27, and VA's chief veterans experience officer said he needs congressional help to follow recommendations set out in a recent study.
October 08, 2015 -
In today's news, the debate over federal employees' salaries is heating up again with a new report from the Cato Institute, the co-sponsors of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act said they expect their bill to reach the Senate floor after next week's recess, and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) is calling on the Justice Department to investigate unethical behavior by employees of the VA's Veterans Benefit Administration.
October 07, 2015 -
In today's news, Michael Missal could be the first inspector general of the Veterans Affairs Department in nearly two years, the Defense Department is asking Congress to shift $23 million in additional funds to protect its federal workers compromised by the Office of Personnel Management hacks, and Homeland Security's inspector general reopens its investigation into allegations at the Secret Service.
October 06, 2015 -
In today's news, President Barack Obama says he will not accept another short-term funding bill after the current one expires Dec. 11, a contested provision of the Defense authorization bill makes it through a congressional conference, and FEMA is re-engineering DisasterAssistance.gov to better meet its customers needs.
October 05, 2015 -
In today's news, federal employees and retirees who had their personal data stolen should begin receiving letters from the Office of Personnel Management over the next several days, the Air Force is lagging behind the other military services in making its service contracts competitive, and Nov. 5 is the next date federal employees should pay close attention to in the battle of the 2016 budget.
October 02, 2015 -
In today's news, President Barack Obama signed a clean funding bill yesterday to keep the government open through Dec. 11, Ashton Carter advises President Barack Obama to veto the Defense Authorization bill, and Martha Dorris, a well-known and well respected leader in the federal IT community, is retiring after 34 years in government.
October 01, 2015 -
In today's news, Senate lawmakers are pushing defense officials for a definitive policy on cyber attacks, the Homeland Security Department will create a new chief learning and engagement officer position, Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Colo.) introduces a bill to guarantee service members and DoD civilian employees get paid in the event of a government shutdown.
September 30, 2015 -
In today's news, federal employees will learn today just how much their healthcare will cost in 2016, federal employees said they're slightly more engaged in their jobs this year, and the Homeland Security Department continues to invest big bucks in cybersecurity.
September 29, 2015 -
In today's news, a top Navy official says it will probably take the permission of the president to use a cyber-offensive weapon, agencies are prepared if the government shuts down on Thursday, and a government shutdown in October looks less likely, now that House Speaker John Boehner is resigning.
September 28, 2015 -
In today's news, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell moves a bipartisan, stopgap spending bill to fund the government, Pete Tseronis, the Energy Department’s chief technology officer, is leaving government, and 11 freshman Republican members tell Congress it should avoid another government shutdown.
September 25, 2015 -
In today's news, the Defense Information Systems Agency says its cyber defense headquarters has been involved in seven named operations since it began in January, the Treasury Department is looking for more feedback on USASpending.gov, and the FAA weighs in on the papal visit to the United States.
September 24, 2015 -
In today's news, Washington braces for a visit from Pope Francis, Defense acquisition chief Frank Kendall signs over some of his acquisition powers to the military secretaries, and a White House staff member was killed when his bicycle was struck by a car during a charity ride over the weekend.
September 21, 2015 -
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September 18, 2015 -
In today's news, federal employees can begin signing up for the self-plus one option in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program when the annual open season starts Nov. 9, Defense Secretary Ash Carter isn’t planning for sequestration as he works with the military services for the 2017 budget planning cycle, and four senators have repeated their call for President Barack Obama to name a permanent inspector general at the Veterans Affairs Department.
September 17, 2015