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Congressional Action on Coronavirus: Resources for All Industries Impacted
UPDATE: As we enter week 10 of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are hopeful signs our nation is moving in the right direction. At the same time, there is significant need for another influx of emergency relief funding. Keep Reading
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The Curious Case of ISIS’s Recent Audio Diatribe About Qatar
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GAO on Agile Software Development: DHS Makes Progress but Must Improve Metrics, Training and Planning
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Weekly Update: DHS Response to COVID-19
CWMD contract personnel are continuing to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with enhanced screenings for travelers through 15 specially designated airports. Keep Reading
New Ebola Outbreak Detected in Northwest Democratic Republic of the Congo
The announcement comes as a long, difficult and complex Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is in its final phase, while the country also battles COVID-19 and the world’s largest measles outbreak. Keep Reading
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