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The Hunt: radical cleric concerns

The radical Yemeni-American cleric, Anwar al-Awlaki, is believed to be hiding in Yemen since 2004. The U.S. says he is an active al-Qaida recruiter and has placed him on the CIA's list of terrorist targets to be killed or captured, despite his American citizenship. National Security Correspondent JJ Green learns more from former CIA unit head Mike Scheuer.

Tags: The Hunt , JJ Green , Mike Scheuer , Anwar al-Awlaki

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Smartgrid cyber spending to hit $21 billion by 2015

White House to give identity management a push

Tags: Cybersecurity Update , cybersecurity , technology , contracting , smartgrid , HSPD-12 , Pike Research , Howard Schmidt , National Strategy for Trusted Identities , Symantec

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Wartime commission plans for a first hand view

The proper role and oversight of more than 40,000 private security contractors supporting U.S. operations were examined and debated in two days of hearings by the federal Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Michael Thibault, commission co-chair, explains the debate and tells us what's next.

Tags: contracting , inherently governmental , Commission on Wartime Contracting , Mike Thibault , Suzanne Kubota

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Metro safety issues spur reform calls

June 22, 2009. It's a date forever linked with the worst tragedy in Metro's history. Nine people died when two Metro trains collided. Dozens were hurt, and yet others walked away. Sen. Ben Cardin joins us to talk about a congressional move to bolster the system on Congressional Spotlight.

Tags: Metro , Congressional Spotlight , Ben Cardin

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Program tool updated to ease oversight

The Cooperative Audit Resolution and Oversight Initiative (CAROI) provides today's government officials with a concrete tool to improve programs and to deal with fiscal and programmatic challenges. Rich Rasa with Education's IG's Office explains how it works.

Tags: management , oversight , Cooperative Audit Resolution and Oversight Initiat , Rich Rasa , Association of Government Accountants

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Data center survey contains concerns, optimism

MeriTalk, the government IT network, today announced the results of the "2010 Federal Data Center Demolition Derby" study, which examines perceptions of the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative guidance, key pain points, and recommendations to meet consolidation goals. NetApp's Mark Weber explains.

Tags: technology , management , data center consolidation , cloud computing , MeriTalk , NetApp , Mark Weber , Dorothy Ramienski

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Cybersymposium features security rock stars

Internet registrars accused of supporting online criminals, Australia considers cyberczar

Tags: Cybersecurity Update , cybersecurity , Symantec

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Tuesday Morning Federal Newscast - June 22nd

Federal employees believe they need to work during emergencies, FCC holds talks over internet authority, Booz Allen Hamilton files for IPO

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VA innovates innovation ideas

Winners have been announced in the most recent effort under the VA's Innovation Initiative, a department-wide program that brings the most promising innovations to VA's most important challenges by involving employees and the private sector in the creation of visionary solutions in service to Veterans. VA CTO Dr. Peter Levin has details.

Tags: technology , management , innovation , VA , VHA/OIT Innovation Competition , Peter Levin , CTO , best practices , Suzanne Kubota

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Analysis: HHS health IT program is the right start

The Department of Health and Human Services has made it possible for vendors to certify that their electronic health records hardware and software meet the definition of meaningful use for health information technology. Dr. John Loonsk, former director of interoperability and standards in the Office of the National Coordinator, explains what this means.

Tags: technology , contracting , HHS , health IT , EHR , vendor certification , John Loonsk , CGI Federal , Suzanne Kubota

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