Digital Government
Defense Secretary Says Teleworking Could Last Months
During a virtual town hall, Mark Esper warned employees to be vigilant for phishing attempts and practice good cyber hygiene.
Digital Government
House Dems Unveil Stimulus Plan Including Paid Childcare, Mandatory Telework and Bonus Pay for Feds
Measure comes with a $2.5 trillion price tag and includes provisions to rescind Trump's efforts to weaken federal employee unions.
Digital Government
GSA Warns of COVID-19 Contracting Scam and Price Gouging
After receiving reports of an imposter claiming to hold a GSA contract, officials are reminding agency buyers to verify vendor information.
Emerging Tech
White House Launches Supercomputing Consortium to Fight COVID-19
Scientists are tapping supercomputers to learn more about the novel coronavirus.
Digital Government
Agencies Request Funds for Emergency Boosts to Telework, Overtime and Hiring
The $46 billion White House request would also help bring home feds stationed abroad in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Digital Government
Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Maximize Telework for Federal Employees
Lawmakers continue to push for more telework options for federal employees.
Emerging Tech
Trump Administration Wants to Know What COVID-19 Tech From China Should Be Exempt From Tariffs
The administration has already lifted tariffs on 200 medical-care products from China in response to the coronavirus outbreak but wants to know what more is needed.
Digital Government
White House Updates Contracting and Technology Guidance for Federal Agencies
During the coronavirus outbreak, the Veterans Affairs Department got a greenlight to rehire experts and the Justice Department clarified its stance on working in states with shelter-in-place orders.
Artificial Intelligence
CDC Launches COVID-19 Bot to Help You Decide If You Need to See a Doctor
The Coronavirus Self-Checker, a Microsoft-powered health care tool, was built to alleviate some of the initial screening strains health care providers are experiencing.
Digital Government
Navy Working to Keep Subs and Destroyers From Becoming COVID-19 Hotspots
Meanwhile, the coronavirus is putting the military health-care system under stress.
Digital Government
Senator Pushes Pentagon for Personnel Guidance Amid Pandemic
Congress continues to seek answers from the executive branch regarding responses to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Cybersecurity
Regulators Say Maritime Industry’s Pandemic Plans Can Skip Cybersecurity Details
The Coast Guard stresses new guidance adds flexibility for compliance with existing security planning requirements.
Digital Government
Senators Call on Agencies to Post Contingency Plans for Public
It’s the latest push by lawmakers on the executive branch to be more transparent in its COVID-19 response.
Digital Government
CBP Intercepts First Package of Counterfeit COVID-19 Test Kits
Packages aren't always what they seem.
Modernization
Lawmaker Presses FCC to Expand Internet Access for Low-Income Communities
California Rep. Doris Matsui doesn’t want those who lose jobs during the coronavirus outbreak to lose internet connectivity.
Ideas
Why Singapore's Coronavirus Response Worked—and What We Can All Learn
The first thing that helped with its response was it was ready before the outbreak even occurred.
Ideas
How to Avoid COVID-19 Fake News
The first tip is to get your info from established news sources, not social media.
Cybersecurity
Trump Calls Out China’s COVID-19 Disinformation
Chinese diplomats and officials have been spreading a lie about the virus’ origin.
Digital Government
Government’s Maximum Telework Policy Overlooks Contractors
Industry association pushes for the administration to issue guidance for flexibility and greater use of contractors during the coronavirus pandemic.
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