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- Data breach puts DHS workers at risk of ID theft
- DoD to pursue commercial alternative to VA's VistA system
- Obama to nominate Tangherlini as GSA administrator
- PHOTOS: Meet the 2013 Service to America Medal Finalists
- House GOP panel moves on deep budget cuts
- OMB fuels synergy between mobile, open data
- IRS official Lerner: 'I did nothing wrong'
- OMB reworking financial system requirements to focus on outcomes, not inputs
- Retirement funds temporarily tapped to avoid debt limit default
- VanRoekel to lead OMB management team
- SBA starting new lending program for veterans
- New Apple devices cleared to join DoD IT networks
- Bonuses under fire at GSA, other agencies
- Wednesday federal headlines - May 22, 2013
US stocks rise, led by technology companies
Stocks rise on Wall Street, led by tech; Positive reports on home sales and consumer spending
Bayer to pay $1.1B for California firm Conceptus
Germany's Bayer to pay $1.1 billion for California-based birth control firm Conceptus
Watchdog: 5 sailors kidnapped off Nigeria coast
Anti-piracy group: 5 sailors kidnapped off Nigeria coast in latest attack in dangerous waters
German exporters pin hopes for growth on China, US
German exporters pessimistic about demand from eurozone, see future growth in China, US
Cyprus tries to make politicians more accountable
Cyprus president outlines reforms to bolster government accountability amid financial crisis
Stocks open higher as consumer spending rises
Indexes open slightly higher on Wall Street as consumer spending rises
Oil inches up above $93 despite US growth letdown
Oil prices inch above $93 a barrel despite lower US economic growth than expected
German banks oppose US plan seeking higher capital
German banks reject US plan seeking higher capital buffers, fear disadvantage for EU lenders
JPMorgan co-COO Bisignano leaves to run First Data
Key Dimon aide Bisignano leaving JPMorgan Chase to head First Data Corp.
Futures rise as Americans ignore taxes and spend
Futures rebound from lull after growth figures doused trading last week; consumer spending up
Spain Banco Santander CEO resigns
Spain Banco Santander CEO Alfredo Saenz Abad resigns, replaced by Javier Marín Romano
2 dead, 8 missing after freighter sinks off Greece
2 dead, 8 missing after cargo ship sinks off Greece following collision with other freighter
'Iron Man 3' rules world, 'Pain & Gain' takes US
'Iron Man 3' conquers world with $195.3M, 'Pain & Gain' wins US market with $20M
Samsung to block access to app store in Iran
Samsung to close down access to app store in Iran over 'legal barriers'
Croatia's referendum on golf project fails
Croatia's vote fails to derail golf complex that could change the face of Dubrovnik
Malaysia's opposition banks on new economic deal
Malaysia's opposition banks on new economic formula to oust long-ruling power in May 5 polls
Moody's, S&P settle lawsuits over debt ratings
Moody's S&P settle lawsuits accusing them of hiding risky investments
No more survivors likely in Bangladesh tragedy
Little hope of finding survivors in collapsed Bangladesh building, as violence erupts again
Lonely year for French president at time of crisis
Lonely year for French president, calm and unpopular at time of crisis
Controllers return after Congress ends FAA furloughs
Air traffic controllers are heading back to work. Significant airport delays were reported last week due to furloughs at FAA caused by sequestration.
