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Federal Drive interviews – July 18

John Mahoney — Chairman of the Labor and Employment Practice Group, Tully Rinckey A federal appeals court has handed the Forest Service a setback and rule...

Federal News Network Staff

July 18, 2012 8:56 am

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John Mahoney — Chairman of the Labor and Employment Practice Group, Tully Rinckey

A federal appeals court has handed the Forest Service a setback and ruled out random drug testing of Job Corps employees. It said the tests were “solutions in search of a problem.” The National Federation of Federal Employees had sued the Interior Department, charging the tests amounted to unreasonable search and seizure. Could this be a precedent for other federal agencies?

Jeremy Herb— Reporter, The Hill

A massive Defense appropriations bill hits the House floor this morning. It has something for everyone, including those working in civilian agencies.

Ret. Maj. Gen. Gus Hargett— President, National Guard Association

The Pentagon may have to find new ways to recruit sports lovers. The House could vote later today to block military sponsorship of professional sports. Supporters of the amendment say sports marketing is not a good use of funding. The National Guard begs to differ. It sponsors NASCAR’s most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. The National Guard Association represents active and retired officers.