Digital Government
House Pushes Forward on Spending Packages That Would Boost Hiring, Block Trump-Backed Reforms
Lawmakers are still negotiating with the White House on overall spending caps.
Digital Government
House Panel Advances Spending Bill With 3.1% Pay Raise for Feds
The measure also would block the Trump administration’s plan to merge the Office of Personnel Management with the General Services Administration.
Policy
DHS Would Get At Least $2.9B for Tech, Cyber Under House Proposal
The draft spending bill would set aside funding for new technologies at the border and a couple billion for the government’s central cybersecurity agency.
Digital Government
It’s Not Just the Citizenship Question—the Digital Divide Could Hurt the Count of Latinos in the Census
Fear of government, a question about citizenship, and uncertain internet connections have created the perfect storm for an undercount of the Latino population, a new report argues.
Modernization
House Appropriators Take Aim at Some of the Pentagon’s Most Ambitious Tech Ideas
The new Congress is cold on many of the Pentagon’s most elaborate projects and plans.
Policy
CBO: Space Force Could Cost $3B Up Front, $1.3B Annually
The new independent analysis comes as lawmakers weigh the creation of a new branch of the military.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Worry DHS’ 2020 Budget ‘Shortchanges the Future’
The department's Science and Technology Directorate would be forced to close multiple research facilities to accommodate the 30% budget cut.
Emerging Tech
Tech Experts Call for More Federal Funding and Nurturing for Blockchain
Congress needs to issue guidance for the budding technology.
Modernization
IRS Details Six-Year Modernization Plan
The plan will cost somewhere around $2.5 billion.
Modernization
IRS’ Plan to Modernize Old Tech Will Cost About $2.5 Billion
The agency is seeking $290 million this year as part of a six-year modernization plan.
Emerging Tech
114 Lawmakers Push to Fund Clean Energy Research
The group wants $500 million for the Energy Department’s advanced research projects agency, which would be eliminated under the White House’s 2020 budget request.
Emerging Tech
Automation Will Be a Requirement of a Shrinking Workforce, Not Its Cause, Officials Say
While the budget focuses on reducing headcount, officials said that isn’t the goal of pushing more automation.
Digital Government
New Pay Systems, More Temporary Employees Headline Civil Service Reforms in Trump’s Budget
Under a never-before-used provision of the 1990 Federal Employees Pay Comparability Act, the White House promises action on special pay systems this year.
Emerging Tech
Trump's 2020 Budget Would Cut Non-Defense R&D by $10 Billion
The request comes as the administration urges agencies to double down on research in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
Cybersecurity
White House Requests More Than $17.4 Billion for Federal Cyber Efforts
Under the president’s 2020 budget proposal, the Pentagon’s cyber coffers would grow while funds for some civilian agencies dry up.
Digital Government
IT Spending Holds Steady in Trump’s Budget
Civilian agencies would get more and the Defense Department less in the president’s budget proposal.
Cybersecurity
What DOD Plans To Do With $9.6 Billion in Cyber Funding
Defense Department cyber leaders explained the 2020 budget request and offered insight into how U.S. Cyber Command is using its new acquisition authority.
Digital Government
Nine Major Agency Reform Proposals in Trump's 2020 Budget
Hiring surges, eliminated offices and more in the White House's latest budget blueprint.
Digital Government
Here’s What We Know About the Pentagon’s 2020 Budget Request
Money to extend border barriers and lavish use of the war fund are already drawing bipartisan fire.
Digital Government
Trump Seeks ‘Historic’ Federal Spending Cuts to Boost Defense and Border Wall
Most agencies would see significant cuts; EPA, State and Transportation would be hardest hit.
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