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FedWire: NASA web-connected telescopes, facial recognition talks and virtual Army training

May 22, 2014

FedWire is FedScoop’s afternoon roundup of news and notes from the federal IT community. Send your links and videos to tips@fedscoop.com.

NASA gets web-connected telescopes.

NTIA talks facial recognition.

Virtual training for Army combat construction.

Secretary Hagel backs tough DOD budget.

HHS funds two new innovative health care initiatives.

FDA targets illegal online pharmacies.

Better Buildings initiative saves $730 million.

FTC against innovation-stinting patent demand letters.

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