Federal News Radio Special Reports
Instability at GSA 01/11/10
In April, it will have been two years since the General Services Administration has had a permanent leader.
Federal News Radio's Jason Miller examines what affect the lack of permanent leadership is having on the agency -- and other agencies in the federal government.
Top Ten for 2010 12/30/09
Federal News Radio is polishing its crystal ball to give you some of our predictions for the upcoming year.
In no particular order, our news team has chosen the ten issues that you'll want to watch in 2010.
Also, read on to find out how you can participate in this series.
Stories of the Decade 12/01/09
The decade is coming to an end . . . and Federal News Radio is taking a look at the biggest stories that have impacted the federal government since 2000.
Smart Grid, Smart Future? Energy 2.0 in the 21st Century
What is the Smart Grid and what will it take to put it in place? The promises of the smart grid are plentiful - renewable energy, storable energy, transferable energy, money savings - but can the grid live up to the hype?
Federal News Radio examines how federal agencies are working with the private sector, academia, and each other to make it happen.
5 Fallacies of Government? 10/16/09
Go to any conference and listen to different speakers, or hear what those in Congress say and invariably someone will perpetuate a stereotype of the federal government. The government wastes money. Federal employees don't work hard. Over time, these statements have developed their own lives. But are they really true? FederalNewsRadio is taking on these perceptions to see if these stereotypes are indeed fact or fiction. FederalNewsRadio analyzes five common observations about the government and lets you decide if the depictions are deserved.
Tracking the Transition
Federal News Radio explores different aspects of the transition and how it impacts every part of your agency. Personnel, policies, procurement, IT initiatives, security and more. Tracking the Transition follows what agencies and vendors need to know to be successful in working with and for the new president.
Beneath the Green Dome 06/16/09
"Going green" in the government isn't just a trend. It is a mandate. But lawmakers say they can't expect the rest of the nation to become environmentally friendly if they don't set the example. FederalNewsRadio takes a look at what Capitol Hill is doing to reduce its carbon footprint in our new series "Beneath the Green Dome."
DHS: A Vision of What's Possible 06/09/09
This series looks at how the Homeland Security Department's Science and Technology directorate advances through funding and other support cutting edge technology to address some of the biggest problems in the public sector.
Women in Government 06/16/09
FederalNewsRadio showcases women who have made great strides working in and with the federal workforce. We learn about the challenges and successes facing women doing business with the federal government and hear advice for younger women advancing in their careers.
Sammies Tracker 06/12/09
Federal News Radio interviews each of the 30 finalists for the Partnership for Public Service's Service to America Medals. These awards are given out each year to the federal employees who exemplify what it means to be a public servant. The 2009 finalists come from more than 20 federal agencies.