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Failure to renew spy program would be ‘devastating,’ FBI chief says
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows the U.S. government to collect data without a warrant.
Pentagon wins brief waiver from government’s Huawei ban
The Trump administration is granting the Pentagon a temporary waiver of government-wide ban on contractors using Huawei and other Chinese-made telecommunications equipment, according to a memo obtained by Defense News.
By Joe Gould
Extend contractor reimbursement period, trade groups urge Congress
Trade groups are urging lawmakers to extend the window for reimbursing government contractor costs for COVID-19 connected disruptions and cost increases, set to close Sept. 30.
By Joe Gould
Proposed rule banning Chinese tech needs to consider small contractors, senators warn
As the U.S. government begins to implement a regulation banning use of Chinese telecommunications technology, two lawmakers want to small businesses are not negatively impacted.
By Andrew Eversden
Do small businesses lack a voice in the federal marketplace?
Witnesses told the House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure of challenges they faced, as well as opportunities for improvement.
By Chloe Rogers
3 takeaways from Thornberry’s 2020 DoD reform agenda
“We’ve made some substantial progress. We need to build and implement what we have done,” said Rep. Mac Thornberry, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee.
Reject defense reforms, federal workers urge Congress
Federal workers are urging lawmakers to reject defense acquisition reform proposals.
By Joe Gould
Reform panel warns Congress to overhaul Pentagon acquisitions, or lose technological edge
Pentagon acquisitions need an overhaul to work with companies outside the Capital Beltway, according to an influential advisory group established by Congress.
By Joe Gould
Why supply chain threats require a whole-of-government response
As supply chain threats evolve across sectors, a cohesive and collaborative defense is needed.
By Robert Metzger
NSA criticized for 'increased risk’ of jeopardizing civil liberties
The criticism comes after a fight over unauthorized searches of digital and electronic records by the National Security Agency.
By Justin Lynch
Congress can simplify commercial buying and increase government innovation
The U.S. government’s transactions in the commercial marketplace, which should be quick and easy, have gotten more complicated over the years.
By Larry Trowel