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- Friday federal headlines - May 24, 2013
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Hosts Tom Temin and Emily Kopp bring you the latest news affecting the federal community each weekday morning. Be up-to-date before you step in the office.
Federal response to Boston bombings 'swift and substantial,' expert says
Bob Blitzer, former chief of the FBI's domestic Terrorism and Counterterrorism Planning Section, told the Federal Drive with Tom Temin and Emily Kopp a substantial joint terrorism task force will draw on federal resources to investigate Monday's bombings in Boston.
Tuesday morning federal headlines - April 16, 2013
The Morning Federal Newscast is a daily compilation of the stories you hear Federal Drive hosts Tom Temin and Emily Kopp discuss throughout the show each day. The Newscast is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com users more information about the stories you hear on the air. In today's news, the Department of Veterans Affairs wants to end its two-strikes-and-you're-out policy of health care and the House passed a bill to bar tax-delinquent companies from getting large federal contracts.
Federal Drive Interviews -- April. 15, 2013
Nina Olson of the IRS talks about new penalties aimed at reducing tax-return related identity theft. Alan Paller of the SANS Institute offers insight on the increased cyber funding in President Obama's 2014 budget request. Dwight Sullivan, a civilian counsel with the Air Force Appellate Defense Division, discusses Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's call to remove commanders' ability to overturn criminal convictions. Sandy Baum of George Washington University discusses a new study that calls on changes to the Pell Grant program. Erika Harrell of the Bureau of Justice Statistics talks about a new report on violence in the workplace. Cady North, a senior financial analyst with Bloomberg Government, talks about a new report on funding among six financial regulatory agencies.
Monday morning federal headlines - April 15, 2013
The Morning Federal Newscast is a daily compilation of the stories you hear Federal Drive hosts Tom Temin and Emily Kopp discuss throughout the show each day. The Newscast is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com users more information about the stories you hear on the air. In today's news, the Commerce Department is full of holes, and at least one congressman wants them filled.
Federal Drive Interviews -- April 12, 2013
Stephen Goss, chief actuary for the Social Security Administration, talks about how actuaries can help federal agencies improve financial planning. Dr. Matthew Harris of the University of Maryland - University College discusses a new study on IG offices across the country. Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.) talks about disposing of federal properties. Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) talks about a new report on government efficiency.
Federal Drive Interviews -- April 11, 2013
Ray Bjorklund of Birch Grove Consulting, LLC, sheds some light on the 2014 budget numbers. Michael Wood, Recovery Board executive director, discusses that board's oversight of Hurricane Sandy funding. Kay Daly, assistant IG at HHS, talks about financial management and oversight at her agency.
Friday morning federal headlines - April 12, 2013
The Morning Federal Newscast is a daily compilation of the stories you hear Federal Drive hosts Tom Temin and Emily Kopp discuss throughout the show each day. The Newscast is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com users more information about the stories you hear on the air. In today's news, a new memorial honors civilian employees across government who have died while serving their country and the FBI has appointed a new leader of its terrorist screening center.
Thursday morning federal headlines - April 11, 2013
The Morning Federal Newscast is a daily compilation of the stories you hear Federal Drive hosts Tom Temin and Emily Kopp discuss throughout the show each day. The Newscast is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com users more information about the stories you hear on the air. In today's news, Senior Executive Service tend to be more satisfied with their jobs than other feds and the General Services Administration says President Barack Obama's budget plan will help maintain federal buildings, consolidate its portfolio and invest in other federal property like border crossings.
Federal Drive Show Blog - April 10, 2013
We continue our weeklong series, Rise of the Money People, by interviewing GAO Chief Accountant Bob Dacey about fuzzy federal agency budget sheets and Tim Lawler, director of the grants management practice at Grant Thornton, about fine-tuning the grants process.
Wednesday morning federal headlines - April 11, 2013
The Morning Federal Newscast is a daily compilation of the stories you hear Federal Drive hosts Tom Temin and Emily Kopp discuss throughout the show each day. The Newscast is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com users more information about the stories you hear on the air. In today's news, President Barack Obama is trying to breathe new life into a federal board paralyzed by a court ruling and a Treasury auditor has discovered, bank bailout money went in circles.
Federal Drive Interviews -- April 9, 2013
We continue our weeklong series, Rise of the Money People, by interviewing Dorothy Robyn, commissioner of the Public Buildings Service at GSA. Dr. James Kelly, a neurologist and director of the National Intrepid Center of Excellence on the campus of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. discusses a treatment plan for traumatic brain injuries. Steve Ressler, founder and president of GovLoop, joins the Federal Drive to offer a peek at what's in the "Getting Into Government: A Guide for High Achievers." Employment lawyer Lynne Bernabei provides a closer look at Question 21 in Legal Loop. Michelle Sager, director of strategic issues at GAO, talks about the new report on the sale of political intelligence concerning the Stock Act.
Tuesday morning federal headlines - April 9, 2013
The Morning Federal Newscast is a daily compilation of the stories you hear Federal Drive hosts Tom Temin and Emily Kopp discuss throughout the show each day. The Newscast is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com users more information about the stories you hear on the air. In today's news, the White House is planning its second hackathon and NASA's communications team is taking home the prize at the Shorty Awards.
Federal Drive Interviews -- April 8, 2013
We kick off our weeklong series, Rise of the Money People, by interviewing former HUD CFO Doug Criscitello. Economist and financial planner Arthur Stein talks about the "chained CPI." John Johnson of the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command shares resources for military families about to move to a new assignment. Catherine Woteki, USDA's chief scientist, discusses an upcoming summit with the goal of increasing food security.
Monday morning federal headlines - April 8, 2013
The Morning Federal Newscast is a daily compilation of the stories you hear Federal Drive hosts Tom Temin and Emily Kopp discuss throughout the show each day. The Newscast is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com users more information about the stories you hear on the air. In today's news, the Office of Personnel Management has published guidance to help agencies create the new role of post-combat care coordinator and is proposing two dozen changes to the largest workplace fundraiser.
Federal Drive Show Blog - April 5, 2013
On the Federal Drive show blog, you can listen to our interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day, as well as links to other stories and resources we discuss.
Friday morning federal headlines - April 5, 2013
The Morning Federal Newscast is a daily compilation of the stories you hear Federal Drive hosts Tom Temin and Emily Kopp discuss throughout the show each day. The Newscast is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com users more information about the stories you hear on the air. In today's news, internal bickering at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has slowed down the agency's rule-making.
Federal Drive Interviews -- April 4, 2013
Donna Dodson of NIST fills us in on the emerging research needs in cybersecurity. Dan Helfrich of Deloitte talks about the newly released report on leadership. Nick Taborek, a reporter with BGOV, discuss the up side of sequestration.
Thursday morning federal headlines - April 4, 2013
The Morning Federal Newscast is a daily compilation of the stories you hear Federal Drive hosts Tom Temin and Emily Kopp discuss throughout the show each day. The Newscast is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com users more information about the stories you hear on the air. In today's news, two congressmen want to know why the Homeland Security Department is buying 15 years worth of ammunition and Congress isn't buying one agency's assertion that it's going to be all right despite sequestration.
Federal Drive Interviews -- April 3, 2013
Bloomberg Government analyst Evan Croen talks about a new report that shows agencies don't have enough money to meet energy efficiency and sustainability requirements. Jennifer Martinez, a staff writer at The Hill newspaper, discusses the draft cyber security bill floating around Capitol Hill. Executive Editor Jason Miller talks to former VA Director Roger Baker about his new gig at Virginia IT firm Agilex.
Wednesday morning federal headlines - April 3, 2013
The Morning Federal Newscast is a daily compilation of the stories you hear Federal Drive hosts Tom Temin and Emily Kopp discuss throughout the show each day. The Newscast is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com users more information about the stories you hear on the air. In today's news, the Government Accountability Office has denied a protest from bidders on a big IRS technology contract and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel wants DoD civilian employees to know he feels their pain.
