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FedWire: Conan, House of Cards and GSA

January 9, 2015

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President Obama at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

Conan O’Brien roasts Washington at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner:

And for you House of Cards fans, Kevin Spacey spoofs the Correspondents’ Dinner.

GSA seeks a supervisory IT specialist.

Army showcases technology.

White House: Time to replace the sequester.

Air Force undersecretary sworn in.

This week at Interior:

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The Federal CIO is focused on cyber, a smooth transition in months ahead; New tech announcements made on Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s trip to the Indo-Pacific

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