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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.
US military deaths in Afghanistan at 2,063
As of Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at least 2,063 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan as a result of the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to an Associated Press count.
Federal Drive Interviews -- April 2, 2013
Procurement Attorney Joseph Petrillo provides insight into the National Defense Authorization Act. Don Kettl of the University of Maryland discusses the effects of the April 2012 GSA conference scandal. John Palguta of the Partnership for Public Service talks about how agencies are handling the sequester. Dr. Steve Fuller of George Mason University says the impacts of sequestration may not be as bad as he once believed.
Tuesday morning federal headlines - April 2, 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 Congressional Budget Office is detailing just how much unemployment benefits have cost taxpayers over the past few years and former Securities and Exchange Commission chairwoman Mary Schapiro has landed a big D.C. consulting gig.
Federal Drive Interviews -- April 1, 2013
TSA Spokesman David Castelveter talks about a change in how the TSA handles service members. Nela Richardson, finance analyst with Bloomberg Government, discusses an overhaul of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Dr. Jeff Bazarian talks about a new study he helped write on medical care for veterans. Dr. Tom Savel of the CDC discusses the Public Health Informatics Research Cloud.
Monday morning federal headlines - April 1, 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, Dell is blaming Microsoft for some of its financial problems and CDW Government, one of the government's biggest technology contractors, will pay $5.6 million to settle false claims allegations.
Federal Drive Show Blog - March 29
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 - March 29, 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 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have paid $70 million too much to suppliers of durable medical goods.
Federal Drive Show Blog - March 28
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.
Thursday morning federal headlines - March 28, 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 Postal Service is speeding up the closure of mail facilities in a cost-cutting scheme and the Coast Guard and local law enforcement teamed up for exercises in a small flotilla off New York City.
Federal Drive Interviews -- March 27, 2013
Carol Bonosaro, president of the Senior Executives Association, talks about a new survey of departing members of the SES. Bloomberg Government Analyst Loren Duggan discusses the competing budget bills Congress is considering. Ben Geman, an energy reporter for The Hill, discusses a new report by the Energy Department's inspector general.
Wednesday morning federal headlines - March 27, 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, Thrift Savings Plan managers may tweak the automatic enrollment program.
Federal Drive Interviews -- March 26, 2013
Digital Strategies Director Rob Roberts talks about the Department of Energy's Internet efforts. Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) discusses the Congressional Watchdog Caucus. Dr. Don Moore of the National Zoo talks elephants. The Federal Bar Association's Bruce Moyer talks about the impact of sequestration on the federal courts. Cameron Leuthy of Bloomberg Government discusses sequestration. Prof. Michael Schmitt of the U.S. Naval War College discusses a new cyber war handbook. GAO's David Maurer talks about the Department of Homeland Security's high-risk list.
Tuesday morning federal headlines - March 26, 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 wants to get a better handle on why federal executives leave government.
Court ruling could tie OSC's hands when it comes whistleblowers
The Office of Special Counsel is "deeply concerned" about the implications of a federal court ruling that stripped low-level Defense Department employees of their ability to appeal suspensions and demotions outside the agency. OSC, which filed an amicus brief earlier this month with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, is worried the ruling could have a chilling effect on whistleblowers.
Federal Drive Interviews -- March 25, 2013
Former CIA analyst Chet Nagle is warning Defense leaders about the state of today's military. Terry Davidson of the State Department talks about a new app helping to recruit new foreign service officers. Michael Taylor of the Food and Drug Administration talks about extending food safety discussions with other countries. Darrell Durst of Lockheed Martin discusses a new agreement between his company and the Homeland Security Department to examine data for security threats.
Monday morning federal headlines - March 25, 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's personnel chief is warning lawmakers to take extreme caution because the federal workforce is close to the breaking point.
DoD in denial about budget future, experts say
Defense budget watchers say despite abundant evidence to the contrary, the Pentagon appears to believe it will eventually get most of its funding wishes over the coming few years. "Whether [sequestration] stays in place for nine more years is an open question, but it's certainly going to be in place for the foreseeable future," said Mackenzie Eaglen, a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
Federal Drive Interviews -- March 22, 2013
Trey Hodgkins of Tech America discusses the Federal It Acquisition Reform Act. Kevin Concannon of the USDA talks about data-mining and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Adam Miles of the Office of Special Counsel discusses an amicus brief filed for the first time by his agency. Brody Bulher discusses how technology and social media are helping USPS.
Friday morning federal headlines - March 22, 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, sources at the FCC say Chairman Julius Genachowski is announcing his resignation today.
Federal Drive Interviews -- March 21, 2013
Dave Cuthbertson, assistant director of the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division, talks about a new crime-solving tool that could be as big of a breakthrough as DNA analysis. Also, the Federal Drive attended the 2013 Acquisition Excellence Conference in Washington, D.C. Co-host Tom Temin interviewed Joe Jordan, administrator at the Office of Federal Procurement Policy; Mary Davie, assistant commissioner at GSA's Office of Integrated Technology Solutions; and Rory Schultz, deputy chief information officer at USDA's Food and Nutrition Service.
