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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.

Tags: Trey Hodkins , Brody Buhler , Adam Miles , Federal Drive

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In Depth Interviews - February 25

Guests from the federal community discuss the latest issues with In Depth host Francis Rose.

Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , Karen Evans , Chase Garwood , Evan Lesser , Kay Brown , Larry Allen

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Federal Drive Interviews -- Feb. 6, 2013

Forrest Morgeson, director of research at the American Customer Satisfaction Index, has some good news for some agencies. Agriculture Department official Kevin Concannon says USDA is claiming victory in its battle against fraud. Jordy Yager of The Hill newspaper explains why some on Capitol Hill are talking about Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) Tom Day, USPS' chief sustainability officer, shares news of the Postal Service's successful conservation efforts.

Tags: Forrest Morgeson , American Customer Satisfaction Index , USDA , SNAP , Jordy Yager , The Hill , Darrell Issa , Tom Day , USPS , DoD , DoD Report , cybersecurity , Cybersecurity Update , Federal Drive

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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 , USDA , Hurricane Sandy , Dan Chenok , Center for Business of Government , IBM Center for the Business of Government , Federal Drive

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USDA saves $800 million in improper payments from being made

USDA Under Secretary Kevin Concannon says that his department has cut improper payments from 10 percent to less than 4 percent from its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Tags: USDA , fraud , SNAP , Federal Drive , food stamps , Ruben Gomez , Michael OConnell

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Learn all about USDA's Food and Nutrition Service

This week, host Derrick T. Dortch talks with Kevin W. Concannon, United States Department of Agriculture's Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services.
July 23, 2010

Tags: pay and benefits , Derrick T. Dortch , USDA , FNS ,

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