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What marijuana reclassification means for the United States
The Justice Department proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis, but wouldn’t legalize it for recreational use.
The 4 problems (and solutions) federal cyber leaders face
Though most agencies have cyber programs at risk or high risk, the Office of Management and Budget has four ways to resolve the problem.
By Jessie Bur
A new masterclass trains digital acquisition ‘Top Guns’
Tech procurement requires a different approach than other buying styles, and the DITAP development program from the Office of Management and Budget and U.S. Digital Services aims to give participants a hands-on approach to best practices.
By Jessie Bur
The White House wants 37 items gone from the NDAA
The House draft of the annual Pentagon policy bill is full of things the White House finds objectionable. Enough for a veto? Probably not.
By Joe Gould
House panel adopts $716 billion defense authorization plan
The budget bill -- which will set hundreds of defense policies for next fiscal year -- was approved after more than 14 hours of debate.
NDAA Watch: 7 things to track in this week’s defense policy bill debate
Here are seven potential fights to watch in the latest version of the $717 billion fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act.
By Joe Gould
Public input on government reorg effort goes missing
The Office of Management and Budget stated in June 2017 that it had received over 100,000 public comments on its agency reorganization efforts, but a FOIA request of those comments returned zero records.
By Jessie Bur
GSA’s mega telecom contract receives ‘Best-in-Class’ designation
The designation means that the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions Contract is considered a preferred vehicle by the Office of Management and Budget.
By Jessie Bur
Meet the new Pentagon official who will buy software for the F-35
Jeff Boleng will advise the Department of Defense on software acquisition, especially for the F-35 joint strike fighter.
By Amber Corrin
Pentagon creates new position to help guide software acquisition, F-35 development
Jeff Boleng, a former Air Force officer, will be the Defense Department's special assistant for software acquisition.
By Valerie Insinna
OMB seeks comment on draft cyber credential policy
The policy would require agencies to develop and coordinate on identity management and access protocols that could be used across the federal government.
By Jessie Bur