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Re:Time.gov was upgraded today by eganist on Friday February 07, 2020 @09:41PM (#22273428)
The accountability of government to the people would be the primary reason, the idea being to show the value for the money you're being taxed.

But to answer your specific question, regardless of whether it's needed or not, it's mandatory. https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/whitehouse.gov/files/omb/me... requirement #2

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Re:Time.gov was upgraded today by mattmar96 on Friday February 07, 2020 @11:25PM (#22273863)
Interesting stuff. Surprised to see such tech literacy on the White House’s website.
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Re:Time.gov was upgraded today by willis936 on Friday February 07, 2020 @11:41PM (#22273925)
The fed is also responsible for making ghidra. Not everyone working for the fed is a lawyer.
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Re:Time.gov was upgraded today by toomuchtodo on Saturday February 08, 2020 @02:34PM (#22277842)
You shouldn't be. There are incredibly competent technologists currently in positions to deliver.

https://www.usds.gov/

https://18f.gsa.gov/

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