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CongressNational Academy Of Sciences Investigating Synthetic Biothreats For Pentagon
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is leading an interagency study at the behest of the Defense Department to examine the potential threat from synthetic biological agents, when these threats […]
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CongressZukunft Says OPC, Polar Icebreaker Funded In FY ’18 Blueprint
The Trump administration’s budget blueprint for FY ’18 includes Coast Guard funding to continue efforts on a new heavy polar icebreaker and the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), Coast Guard Commandant […]
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CongressCyber Security Roles And Responsibilities Still Confused, Says Former Cyber Command Chief
Despite protracted efforts within the federal government to divvy up roles and responsibilities of departments and agencies for defending the nation in cyberspace and investigating cyber attacks, Keith Alexander, former […]
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Air ForceThornberry Walks Back ULA Vulcan Intervention Suggestion
House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) will not intervene in United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) downselect of a first stage booster for its next-generation rocket, despite declaring in […]
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CongressLangevin Looks To Cyber Oversight And Workforce Issues In Next Year
Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI) said Monday he is looking to focus on oversight of new cyber security legislation and advancing workforce issues over the next year. Langevin, ranking member of […]
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Air ForceAir Force Won’t Stop ULA Divestment Of Delta IV Heavy
The Air Force won’t stop United Launch Alliance (ULA) from divesting its Delta IV Heavy rocket, despite a pair of key lawmakers ordering the service to do so. “That was […]
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CongressSenate Confirms Coats As DNI; Duke Nomination Approved In Committee
The Senate on Wednesday voted 85-12 in favor of Daniel Coats to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI), succeeding James Clapper, who resigned at the end of the Obama administration. […]
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CongressWarner Says Working On Legislation To Build Cyber Security Into Federal IoT Purchases
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Wednesday said he is working on legislation aimed at requiring that cyber security be built into Internet-connected systems and technologies that the federal government purchases. […]
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Air ForceThornberry, Rogers Call For Air Force To Stop Delta IV Heavy Divestment
Two key lawmakers are calling for the Air Force to stop divestment of the Delta IV Heavy rocket until a “certified, reliable” replacement launch system is available. “We do not […]
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CongressIndustry Officials Praise Cyber Information Sharing Efforts With DHS But Seek More Context
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) role in creating processes for sharing cyber threat information between the federal government and industry, particularly through a year-old automated portal, has been valuable […]