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Opinion
Fed workers are dedicated public servants, not ‘deep state’ plotters
These workers are dedicated to serving the public and the Constitution, upholding the missions of their agencies and democracy, research shows.
By Jaime Kucinskas, Hamilton College and James L. Perry, Indiana University
Senate moves to eliminate Pentagon’s chief management officer role
Congress has been considering doing away with the CMO's office for several months.
By Aaron Mehta
Four ways the House wants military IT to improve
A House draft of the National Defense Authorization Act directs the Pentagon's CIO to take action on IT asset management and cyber workforce issues.
By Andrew Eversden
DoD asks to ease lobbying restrictions, and these lawmakers are saying ‘no’
Four House Democrats are opposing a Department of Defense proposal to ease recent lobbying restrictions on former senior officials, arguing it would put the defense industry ahead of the taxpayer.
By Joe Gould
Senate legislation would slow Ligado launch
The Senate's version of the National Defense Authorization Act would require a new study comparing Ligado and the Pentagon's claims on interference.
By Aaron Mehta
House panel to hold private Ligado call with FCC and defense officials
Unlike a May 6 public hearing from the Senate Armed Services Committee, this briefing will feature representatives from the Federal Communications Commission.
Lawmakers demand information from FCC on Ligado fight
Thirteen Democrats and nine Republicans have teamed up to ask for information from the FCC.
By Aaron Mehta
Key lawmaker says DoD shouldn’t get funding boost in next coronavirus stimulus package
HASC Chairman Adam Smith says public health needs outweigh military's desire to boost equipment and contracts.
VA awards $96 million task order for IT modernization
Accenture will also assist the VA is managing its IT infrastructure during the coronavirus pandemic.
By Andrew Eversden
Interest groups call on Congress for IT relief package
Funding for IT and cybersecurity cannot be forgotten as the federal workforce works from home, the groups said in a letter.
By Andrew Eversden
Defense leaders in Congress ask Trump to stop Ligado plan
Should the FCC approve Ligado's application, it could "harm military capabilities, particularly for the U.S. Space Force, and have major impact on the national economy," congressional leaders wrote Wednesday.
By Mike Gruss and Aaron Mehta