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VA failed to encrypt vets' peronal data, leaving it vulnerable to hackers 03/07/2013 10:51am • The Veterans Affairs Department has been routinely transmitting veterans' personal data -- including medical information and Social Security numbers -- over unsecured Internet connections, leaving the information vulnerable to hacking and fraud, according to an internal watchdog that faults the agen Police warn of utility scam targeting seniors 03/05/2013 03:50pm • WASHINGTON - A new scam is targeting Fairfax County senior citizens and police are warning residents not to give out personal information over the telephone. In the latest scam, callers pretend to be from a utility company. The callers tell the victim that their service will be disconnected unless How to fix U.S. debt without hurting fragile economy 02/28/2013 08:04am • By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - An ax is scheduled to hit the federal budget Friday: Unless the White House and Congress reach a budget deal by then, automatic cuts will carve $85 billion from authorized spending through Sept. 30 and $1.2 trillion over the next decade. T Why the 'Tax Man' cares about identify theft 02/26/2013 03:36pm • Kristi King, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Identity theft can affect people's taxes and tax records. Crooks with access to other people's personal information can file false tax returns to try to collect the money. The Internal Revenue Service has a list of warning signs suggesting identity theft has Chinese hackers take weekends off, become more professional 02/25/2013 09:11am • By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN Associated Press BEIJING (AP) - Beijing hotly denies accusations of official involvement in massive cyberattacks against foreign targets, insinuating such activity is the work of rogues. But at least one element cited by Internet experts points to professional cyberspies: Medicare, Congress waste $334 million by overpaying for infusion drugs 02/21/2013 12:32pm • Because Congress locked some drug costs at 2003 prices, Medicare has wasted $334 million dollars over the last six years by failing to buy medication at the best possible discount, according to a new investigation that reinforces just how prevalent waste and abuse are inside the government's main he Peter’s Take: The Dangers of Stricter Virginia ID Laws 02/19/2013 03:00pm • Peter’s Take is a weekly opinion column published on Tuesdays. The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ARLnow.com. Remember those long lines many of you experienced in Arlington in last year’s presidential Text of the Republican response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address 02/13/2013 12:58am • The text of the Republican response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, as prepared for delivery by Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Republican, and provided by the press office of the speaker of the House: --- Good evening. I'm Marco Rubio. I'm blessed to represent Florida in Free Tax Help Clinics Begin Friday 01/29/2013 10:45am • Starting this Friday, Arlington County is holding free clinics to assist residents with tax preparation. The clinics are intended to serve residents with “low or moderate income.” Several of the clinics are vague about income levels, but others specify a maximum income. Those seeking ass Americans' 2 percent raise expires 01/23/2013 05:17pm • WASHINGTON - The fiscal cliff may have been avoided, for now, but most Americans have a bit less take-home pay to spend this year as Uncle Sam is taking a bigger bite. Two years ago, Congress and the president lowered workers' social security withholdings to stimulate the economy. The result, mos Five tax questions with Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot 01/21/2013 12:56pm • Five questions with Peter Franchot1. What do I need to start getting together for my tax filing?Before an individual files a Maryland income tax return, that individual is required to complete a federal income tax return. Often the same documentation required to complete the federal income tax r Independent’s Day: Solitary Confinement 01/16/2013 03:00pm • Independent’s Day is a weekly opinion column by published on Wednesdays. The views and opinions expressed in the column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ARLnow.com. “Torture is always wrong.” That’s not just a bumper sticker sitting on my de Watch out for this scam targeting Dominion Power customers 01/10/2013 08:47pm • Hank Silverberg, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Dominion Power is warning customers about a new scam. Here's how it works: Someone calls and claims to work for Dominion Power. The caller wants the Dominion customer to pay his bill immediately with a prepaid debit card, such as a "Green Dot Card," or th AWLA: Achieve New Year’s Resolutions With a Shelter Pet 01/08/2013 03:35pm • The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is touting the benefits of adopting a rescue animal as a pet. The Shirlington-based organization, in a press release (below), said shelter pets can help you achieve your New Year’s resolutions. Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) encourages you to Feds let Medicare provider give away $20 grocery cards to lure patients 01/07/2013 06:25pm • The Department of Health and Human Services has given qualified approval for a Medicare provider to give away $20 grocery gift cards to induce seniors to get more taxpayer-funded health screenings, despite concerns the promotion could run afoul of federal anti-kickback laws.The HHS inspector general