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FedWire: International malware takedown, the next Mars lander and Alliant five years later

May 20, 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.

FBI takes down team behind Blackshades international malware.

Construction begins on next Mars lander.

GSA’s Alliant five years later.

North American countries plan for health emergencies.

White House, Commerce host American investment roundtable.

GAO‘s Yellow Book.

Gap found in U.S. manufacturing-innovation process.

Obama announces new director for White House fellowships.

Energy forms commission to review national labs.

NSF’s nanotech assembly line:

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