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Know your customer – as long as it’s not China
A proposed 'Know Your Customer' rule seeks to stop adversaries from getting their hands on advanced U.S. cloud and AI technologies.
By Paul Rosenzweig
When are jets allowed to go ‘boom,’ AKA, break the sound barrier?
One F-16 Fighting Falcon that responded to the unresponsive Cessna made the jump to supersonic speed, though three others were also authorized to do so.
The challenge of portraying America’s first president in film
George Washington has been the subject of a few films, but experts say a heroic Hollywood treatment isn't necessary.
By Sarah Sicard
Class complaint of inequity for deaf Air Force employees moves forward
The decision is a win for Air Force employees who say it failed to provide the services they need at work, like American Sign Language interpreters.
VA change will lower home loan rates for some Native American vets
Changes to the VA Native American Direct Loan program would drop interest rates from 6% to 2.5% for some home purchases.
How a human-centric mindset helps agencies deliver essential services
The federal government is struggling to improve key customer experience measures including satisfaction and trust.
By Frank Antezana
US Army selects four companies to build new tactical truck prototypes
Four teams will now build prototypes to better inform the U.S. Army's future Common Tactical Truck.
By Jen Judson
All WWII vets would get VA medical benefits under budget bill
The $1.7 trillion spending measure also includes the creation of a "Buddy Check Week" to help prevent veterans suicides.
Labor shortage pinching aerospace, defense sectors
Study found 70% of companies in the aerospace and defense sector saw increased turnover in the last 12 months.
Norcross to bring back tougher ‘Buy American’ legislation that rankled allies
A group of U.S. allies is again urging key House lawmakers to oppose any proposals to tighten federal “Buy American” requirements through the annual defense authorization bill.
By Joe Gould
Union urges ending Pentagon’s civilian hiring caps
America’s largest federal employee union is urging lawmakers to repeal statutory limits on the number of civilian workers at the Pentagon, some which date back more than 30 years.
By Joe Gould