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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

The Federal Drive with Terry Gertonprovides expert insights on current events in the federal community.Read more interviewsto keep up with daily news and analysis that affect the federal workforce. The Federal Drive is found at FederalNewsNetwork.com and 1500 AM in the Washington D.C. region.

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00:10:15

An inside look at Congressman Gerry Connolly's career

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/22

Congressman Gerry Connolly made a big impact for his constituents in Congress, but he also made a big impact on the people who got to work with him every day. Here to share a glimpse into that daily environment is one of his former staffers, Wendy Ginsberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:51:43

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Thursday, May...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/22

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The oversight system that is supposed to watch over federal spendingAn inside look at Congressman Gerry Connolly's careerThe perfect storm drove payroll consolidation to success See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:09:03

VA reinstates mandatory overtime to address...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/21

The Department of Veterans Affairs is bringing back mandatory overtime for employees who process disability and Pension Claims. The VA is reducing a backlog of unprocessed claims, but Department officials say the extra hours are needed to complete this work more quickly. Some impacted VA employees say the mandatory overtime could lead to burnout federal news networks. Jory Heckman joins me with more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:08:57

The new intellectual property guidebook from DOD is...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/21

The long-awaited Intellectual Property Guidebook was finally released last month. Although this project was started under the previous administration, It's especially timely as the Pentagon rethinks acquisition strategies that better support sustainment. Here to help us make sense of the 80-plus pages, Haynes Boone procurement attorney Dan Ramish. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:11:25

A new survey gives DoD some food for thought on...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/21

A new survey from MITRE says that a majority of non-traditional defense contractors face barriers of inflexibility and complexity in the acquisition process. As DoD tries to bring more innovation and flexibility into its stable of contractors, what really needs to change to make this possible? The senior vice president and general manager for MITRE National Security Sector, Keoki Jackson joins me to answer that question. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:50:45

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Wednesday, May...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/21

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A new survey gives DoD some food for thought on acquisition reform Some big procurement homework assignments are due this week Tax and inflation rates may be more important that market volatility in your TSP See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:10:49

Some big procurement homework assignments are due...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/21

In early executive orders centered on procurement, the Trump administration set due dates for agency and industry responses. Those assignments are due this week. Here with insights on what we might see in those papers is the Acting president of the Professional Services Council, Stephanie Kostro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:08:10

OSC ‘amicus’ opinion on probationary firings was...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/21

The Office of Special Counsel says it thinks agencies should be able to fire their probationary employees for pretty much any reason and at any time. OSC s new opinion is a total reversal of its stance on this issue from just a few months ago, but attorneys representing fired probationary employees say that the OSC even issuing an opinion oversteps its authority, joining me with more Federal News Network's Drew Friedman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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00:51:00

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton -- May 20, 2025

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/20

Today on The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Resources to help make your career pivot in Virginia Staying on the right side of records retention laws Tax and inflation rates may be more important that market volatility in your TSP See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:07:16

DoD is a step closer to have a new official at the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/20

The Defense Department is a step closer to having a new official at the top of its huge personnel enterprise, Anthony Tata. President Trump's nominee to be Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and readiness is up for consideration by the full Senate after earning the approval of the Armed Services Committee. The Undersecretary position has been chronically vacant over the past several administrations, and Tata faces stiff opposition from Democrats over what they see as divisive political views,

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00:10:11

What the Hatch Act’s return to the status quo means...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/20

The Trump administration has reversed course on recent reforms of the Hatch Act. The Office of Special Counsel says it's returning to the status quo for two major changes announced last May. Here with more on what this means for federal employees Federal News Network's executive editor Jason Miller. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:09:40

Staying on the right side of records retention laws

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/20

The use of the signal app by senior leaders in the Trump administration has garnered plenty of attention...but was it illegal? One group suing the government says yes. Here to explain why is the interim director of American Oversight, Chioma Chukwu. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:09:16

Tax and inflation rates may be more important that...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/20

The stock market's current volatility might be spooking some TSP investors, but there are some other big issues that they should be considering as they consider how to allocate their funds. Certified financial planner Art Stein of Arthur Stein Financial joins me with how he thinks tax rates and inflation will affect the Thrift Savings Plan's various funds. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:12:11

Resources to help make your career pivot in Virginia

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/20

Much of Virginia's economy relies on federal spending, whether through civilian agencies or military installations and operations. As that spending is reduced and federal workers and contractors in Virginia lose their jobs, the Commissioner of Virginia Works, want you to know about state resources that can help you pivot to new opportunities. Nicole Overly joins me now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:08:09

OPM wants federal retirement processing fully...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/19

Agencies are facing a tight timeline to move to completely paperless retirement processing. The Office of Personnel Management is putting the finishing touches on a multi year modernization project, which they say should dramatically improve long standing challenges in retirement processing. But some question how much of a difference the effort will really make. Here with more Federal News Network's Drew Friedman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:07

$6.2B CBP hiring plan features ‘considerable...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/19

The Trump administration is quietly closing the window for public comment. Plus it will take more than a new policy to get certified s bombs. Those stories are much more ahead during this hour of the federal drive, but first, the Trump administration is backing a plan to increase Homeland Security spending by $67 billion over the next decade. That includes 6.2 billion to ramp up hiring at Customs and Border Protection. But the Congressional Budget Office projects considerable uncertainty about CBP

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00:08:24

It will take more than a new policy to get certified...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/19

The Pentagon's new rules to encourage faster software procurements require contractors to provide a software bill of materials and have it certified by an independent third party. With insight on what it will take to make that vision a reality, former head of cybersecurity for the Department of Energy and CEO of Netrise, Tom Pace joins me now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:10:03

The House makes progress on the big beautiful bill

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/19

Much of the President's agenda and actions to support it has been implemented so far through temporary measures like Executive Orders. The reconciliation bill currently making its way through the House is the first opportunity to codify those changes into law. Here with insights into what's in and what's out of this important legislation, WTOP's Capitol Hill Correspondent, Mitchell Miller. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:24

The Trump Administration is quietly closing the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/19

The Administrative Procedures Act provisions for public comment ensure Americans can weigh in on proposed changes to federal rules and regulations. The Trump administration is finding new ways to skirt the requirements. Joining me to discuss what this means for transparency and public involvement is POGO's Effective and Accountable Government team associate, Janice Luong. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:47:57

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Monday, May 19,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/05/19

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton It will take more than a new policy to get certified SBOMs The Trump Administration is quietly closing the window for public comment The House will be trying to put the finishing touches on the overall "big beautiful bill" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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