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CIO Columnist Federal IT Reform: Are More Laws Needed?
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Efforts by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., could lead to significant reform of federal IT management and acquisition.

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Military releases a new plan to accelerate the adoption of mobile devices and apps for both classified and unclassified use.

SpaceX Resupply Rocket Aims For Space Station
Friday's mission represents next step in NASA strategy to develop commercial crew and space transportation capabilities.

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British e-commerce innovator and 'digital champion' Martha Lane Fox has been given a place in the U.K's House of Lords.

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Gov. Cuomo's budget proposal includes $4 million to establish 10 new Early College High School programs, similar to the IBM-backed P-TECH in New York City, aimed at preparation for high-tech jobs.

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A 'virtual march' on Washington aims to bring more highly skilled technical workers into the U.S. It's time for a constructive debate rather than more vitriol.

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