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ELC to begin processing refunds this week
Organizers for the Executive Leadership Conference, which was canceled this year because of Hurricane Sandy, said they will begin processing refunds this week.
Tags: ELC , Kenneth Allen , ACT-IAC , industry
Fiscal Cliff, Freddie, Fannie & Jobs
On this week's Bloomberg Government Capital Impact show, analysts will discuss how the fiscal cliff crisis is impacting businesses. Also, what does the future look like for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae?
December 13, 2012
Tags: acquisition , fiscal cliff , sequestration , Freddie Mac , Fannie Mae , Robert Litan , Tony Costello , deficit reduction , spending cuts , Congress , Nela Richardson , loans , Allen Scott , Bloomberg Government , Capital Impact
Agencies turn to social media to engage public in an emergency
During Hurricane Sandy, agencies like FEMA and NOAA used various social media platforms to communicate with the public. They were able to dispel rumors and follow the situation on the ground as it unfolded.
Tags: Justin Herman , Federal Drive , technology , SMS message , texting , Facebook , twitter , social media , Michael OConnell , Federal Social Media Registry , GSA
$20B in Defense MAC's & e-health records stand up to Sandy
On this week's Capital Impact show, analysts examine multiple award contracts at the Defense Department and how e-health records helped patients during Hurricane Sandy.
Tags: multiple award contracts , e-health records , DoD , BGov , Brian Friel , Suzanne Levingston , Allen Scott , acquisition , Capital Impact
Help out a fellow fed
It's great to donate money to starving children overseas and to support charities, hospitals and rescue animals. But there are times when there is nothing wrong with turning inward and helping people, even fellow federal workers and retirees, closer to home, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says. Like now...
Tags: Mike Causey , Federal Report , workforce , FEEA
Hurricane Sandy offers Army lesson in social media best practices
The Pentagon's Office of the Chief of Public Affairs is training the military's social media practitioners how to get information out quickly, securely and, most importantly, accurately during emergencies like the recent superstorm that hit the East Coast.
Tags: social media , twitter , Facebook , Dale Sweetnam , Army , DoD , technology , Federal Drive , Michael OConnell
Federal Drive Interviews -- Nov. 8, 2012
Roy Smith of the Interactive Technology Group talks about his career in procurement. Anthony Vegliante of the USPS says no more buyouts. Kevin Concannon of the USDA discusses support for hurricane victims. IBM's Dan Chenok reviews the challenges President Obama may face in his second term.
Tags: Roy Smith , Interactive Technology Group , acquisitions , Anthony Vegliante , USPS , Agency of the Month , Kevin Concannon , USDA , Dan Chenok , Center for Business of Government , IBM Center for the Business of Government , Federal Drive
Recovering from Hurricane Sandy
Brenda O'Connor, senior vice president for Public Affairs at the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, will talk about the assistance that's available for victims of Hurricane Sandy.
November 2, 2012
Tags: workforce , Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety , scams , Derrick Dortch , Fed Access , Brenda O
What's closed and what's open for federal employees?
Most federal buildings have reopened after the Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast.
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