Mike Rounds

Tales from GAO’s open recommendations: CyberStat overhaul, bridge contract guidance paused

A bipartisan group of lawmakers asked the Defense Department for more details about its plans to continue to provide a technology and cyber leadership…

Reporter's Notebook

Senators worry new policies may hinder non-citizen servicemembers naturalization process

Federal Newscast

Public Health Service gets congressional attention for ready reserve corps

Workforce

Lawmakers still looking for definitive answer on what constitutes cyber war

Defense

GSA, FBI agree to provide ‘workable solution’ for future HQ project

Facilities/Construction

Lawmakers make another run at repealing DoD per diem cuts

DoD Reporter's Notebook

Sen. Mike Rounds: Bill aims to increase DoD cyber training

Federal Drive

Sen. Mike Rounds: What is a cyber act of war?

Federal Drive

Senator wants definition on cyber act of war

Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) wants the Obama administration to figure out when a cyber attack is considered an act of war.

Cybersecurity

DoD’s words ring hollow to vendors when it comes to LPTA

Objections to the use of lowest-price technically acceptable for contracts are growing, including Booz Allen Hamilton and CACI protests of DISA’s $17.5…

Reporter's Notebook

Accountability and reform omnibus will create ‘new VA’

Congress

The Veterans First Act is a bipartisan omnibus bill that addresses problems within the Veterans Affairs Department. Everything from accountability to whistleblower protections is included in the package, along with major changes to the health care program for veterans, educational benefits and help for survivors.