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Federal Drive Interviews -- Oct. 17, 2012

FTA administrator Peter Rogoff discusses the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. Attorney Stephen Ramaley talks about a U.S. District Court's decision ruling the 8(a) program unconstitutional. Erik Wasson of The Hill talks about Sen. Tom Coburn's Wastebook 2012. Juliet Beyler discusses the upcoming deadline for service members and their families to apply for retroactive pay.

Tags: Stephen Ramaley , Erik Wasson , Juliet Beyler , Federal Drive , Cybersecurity Update , cybersecurity , DoD , DoD Report

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New federal oversight of subways, buses replaces state 'patchwork'

The Federal Transit Administration now has the authority to set safety standards under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act or MAP-21.

Tags: FTA , DOT , transit systems , oversight , Congress , budget , Metro , MARC , VRE , Federal Drive , Jolie Lee

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DoT grants to simplify how veterans find transportation options

The Veterans Transportation and Community Living Initiative provided $29 million to increase access to information about public transportation options for veterans and their families. The Federal Transit Administration awarded grants covering 64 projects in 33 states and one territory Monday.

Tags: Transportation , Ray Lahood , grants , FTA , veterans , Esther Carey , DoD

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Senate confirms federal CTO Chopra, several others before break

Tags: management , Aneesh Chopra , Priscilla Guthrie , Randolph Babbitt , John Pocari , Seth Harris , ODNI , DOT , FAA , FTA , White House , OSTP , Senate , Labor

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Obama nominates Beers to lead DHS directorate

Tags: management , Rand Beers , Mary Smith , Jane Oates , Jane Holl Lute , Robert Jamison , DHS , DoJ , Federal Transit Administration , DoL , cybersecurity , US Visit

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FTA feds put transit improvements on the rails

Dozens of communities nationwide will soon enjoy major transit improvements, including new streetcars, buses, and transit facilities. Federal Transit Administration head Peter Rogoff gives us the details.

Tags: Federal Drive , contracting , acquisition , Federal Transit Administration , DOT , livibility ,

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New chief of Metro safety assesses safety culture

Jim Dougherty enters Metro at a time when the spotlight on safety is at its apex.

Tags: Jim Dougherty , Metro , Sprawl & Crawl , Adam Tuss ,

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