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DLA helps Navy power ships on algae, cooking oil

Bruce Blank, the energy director of the DLA's bulk petroleum business unit, joined In Depth with Francis Rose to discuss the procurement process of a new biofuel contract with the Navy.

Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , Navy , DLA , biofuels ,

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Agencies cut improper payments by $18 billion

Most of the fiscal 2011 reductions came from the departments of Education, Agriculture and Health and Human Services. The administration also announced new steps aimed at improving how agencies use suspension and debarment to deal with unreliable contractors and grant recipients.

Tags: improper payments , contracting , management , financial management , HHS , Centers for Medicare and Medicaid , Education , OMB , Jack Lew , Ruben Gomez

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USDA yanks Christmas tree fees after criticism

The White House said Wednesday it was reversing its decision to approve an industry-sponsored Christmas tree promotion program after conservatives accused the Agriculture Department of spoiling Christmas with a new tree tax.

Tags: Congress , christmas trees , Federal Drive , Tom Temin , Amy Morris

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Agriculture appropriations first to go to conference committee

The conference committee is the first step in reconciling the House version of the appropriations bill with the Senate's.

Tags: Congress , House , Senate , budget , appropriations , continuing resolution , Steny Hoyer

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USDA CIO on management, recent upheaval

Hear a preview of tomorrow's show.

Tags: technology , Ask the CIO , Chris Smith , Jason Miller , management

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USDA, Navy sign MOU on alternative fuel development

USDA's Under Secretary for Rural Development tells us more.

Tags: management , technology , Navy , Dallas Tonsager

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USDA's Donald Sanders discusses employee reorganization

WFED's Jason Miller has details.

Tags: management , OPM , employee buyout , Jason Miller , DorobekInsider

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Natural Resources and Conservation Service bringing apps to the farmers

Gary Washington, CIO of the Agriculture Department's Natural Resources and Conservation Service, tells Federal News Radio about his priorities for the agency.
March 31, 2011

Tags: Gary Washington , Natural Resources and Conservation Service , technology , contractors , video teleconferencing , VOIP , mobile apps , Ask the CIO , Jason Miller

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USDA CIO has a stronger seat at the management table

Host Jason Miller chats with USDA CIO Chris Smith about managing a billion dollar budget, among other things.
Jan. 28, 2010

Tags: technology , Ask the CIO , Chris Smith , cybersecurity , management

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SSA in final preparations to jump on nationwide health exchange

If all goes as SSA officials expect, the agency's initial use of the Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) with MedVirginia will begin to validate Congress's decision to include $19 billion for health IT in the stimulus bill.

Tags: technology , management , Debbie Somers , SSA , HHS , DoD , VA , DHS , NIH , Indian Health Service , CDC , Suss Consulting , health IT , Nationwide Health Information Exchange

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