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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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7:07

Facing billions in facility backlogs, DoD looks to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/19

A lot of DoD facilities — from barracks to office buildings — are in pretty bad shape, and because of consistent maintenance shortfalls, things are generally getting worse. So as part of a new strategy for its bases, the department is trying a new approach, seeking permission from Congress to test a series of pilot projects that would demolish old buildings and consolidate the people who live and work in them into “livable communities.” In a legislative proposal the department sent to Capitol Hill

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7:38

Repeal or reform? House lawmakers weigh responses to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/18

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10:17

Congress again ponders updating Social Security...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/18

The Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset have both been around for decades. They reduce or rule out Social Security benefits for some federal retirees. A bill to repeal them has been gaining unprecedented traction. For one view of this issue, Federal News Network's Drew Friedman spoke with the staff vice president of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, John Hatton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:29

IRS underestimated cost of letting people file for free

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/18

The IRS’ direct file program was created to make things easier on taxpayers. Direct file, as its called, helps certain taxpayers file their tax returns for free, utilizing the the IRS website. IRS is running a pilot program this filing season and may have been a bit off when estimating how much the program will cost. That’s the finding of the government accountability office (GAO). Federal News Network's Eric White got more from the GAO's Director of Strategic Issues, Jay McTigue. Learn more about

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10:49

Can agencies actually follow the White House AI order?

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/18

The White House has given agencies until the end of the year to make sure their use of artificial intelligence is safe and fair. It tells practitioners to keep humans in the proverbial loop and to let people opt out of AI applications. And it also wants them to stop using AI if they cannot meet the safeguard rules. How feasible is all of this? For one view, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the Principal Security Consultant for the cybersecurity company NCC group, David Brauchler. Learn more

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46:16

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin --April 18, 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/18

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: Can agencies actually do what the White House ordered for artificial intelligence? The IRS underestimated the cost of letting people file for free. Congress again ponders updating Social Security policy for non-eligible federal retirees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:45

Air Force pushes to move Guard units to Space Force

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/18

A potential transfer of all space units in the Air National Guard to the Space Force will have minimal impact on the 1,000 guardsmen performing space missions in seven states, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said today. “There’s no intention to move anyone. There’s some concerns out there that I think are overblown. People will basically have stability if they transition,” Kendall told senators on Tuesday at a hearing on the service’s posture. Last month, Air Force officials sent a legislative

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10:23

Treasury giving agencies a fighting chance to prevent...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/17

The Office of Management and Budget strongly disagrees with that estimate, questioning the plausibility of GAO’s assessment.No matter what the real amount of fraud is across government -- and agencies may never truly know -- the Treasury Department is giving agencies tools to stop fraud before it starts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:44

Federal agency performance depends on individual...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/17

Accountability, performance measurement, and the interplay between political appointees can get complicated. One way to improve agency performance, is to make sure people each have specific goals they are expected to meet. to go a little deeper, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with long-time federal management professor Bob Tobias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:19

Veterans Affairs' IG offers advice for troubled...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/17

Last month, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Defense Department launched a new, interoperable Electronic Health Record (EHR) at the Lovell Federal Health Care Center in Chicago. It is the first big VA facility to use the EHR. During the deployment, the agency's inspector general noticed a few challenges presented by the EHR scheduling system that could hamper the effort. For details, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with VA's Deputy Assistant IG Leigh Ann Searight. Learn more about

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8:43

National Weather Service financial system rollout...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/17

Last year, the Commerce Department rolled out a new financial system meant to improve financial management. Things have not gone as planned. Implementation issues have resulted in National Weather Service employees not getting reimbursed and electric companies shutting off power to equipment used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Bloomberg Government reporter Jack Fitzpatrick broke this story late last week and spoke about it with Federal News Network's Eric White. Learn more

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49:13

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin --April 17, 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/17

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: The National Weather Service's rollout of a new financial system has been less predictable than the weather. Veterans Affairs' IG has some advice for that troubled new electronic health record. Federal agency performance depends on individual accountability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:57

How legislators could make things a little easier for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/16

As the second quarter of 2024 begins, there is a lot on the horizon for those who do business with the government: New regulations and laws and even the revival of a long time argument. To discuss those matters, Federal News Network's Eric White welcomed David Berteau, President and CEO of the Professional Services Council. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:06

Generosity snapshot of local federal employees

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/16

The Combined Federal Campaign recently wrapped up its annual effort with a Finale & Awards Ceremony. It signifies another year of giving monetary pledges or volunteering for charitable causes. To get a sense of how much was given last year, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with Vince Micone, co-chair of the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:37

One prescription for runaway Medicare costs

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/16

Medicare spending is among the top drivers of the nation's expanding debt. Everyone knows it. It's not up to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to set policy, though. It's up to Congress. For some details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with a senior fellow at the conservative American Enterprise Institute, James Capretta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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47:00

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin --April 16, 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/16

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: One prescription for runaway Medicare costs. A snapshot at the generosity of local federal employees last year. How legislators could make things a little easier for those companies working with the government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:17

DHA, AFGE cement workplace policies for 38K DoD...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/16

When most agencies go to the bargaining table with their federal union, there’s already a clear starting point for negotiations. Labor and management officials usually agree to reopen a handful of articles from their existing collective bargaining agreement, then discuss and implement the various changes each party wants to make. But for the Defense Health Agency, that’s not the case. After the agency’s employees unionized, the American Federation of Government Employees spent the better part of the

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9:31

With the FISA fight over, what's next for Congress?

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/15

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson continues the balancing act within his own party. One week it's all about FISA. Then, of course, there are the lingering questions about helping Israel and Ukraine. For an update on what's going on in Congress this week, Federal News Network's Eric White talked with Bloomberg Government's Loren Duggan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:27

Lots of talk about AI, but are agencies spening money...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/15

You’ve been hearing a lot about it lately, present radio program included. Federal agencies are looking at different ways to utilize artificial intelligence. But just how much of their budgets are agency leaders willing to put AI? Federal News Network's Eric White talked about that with Professor Greg Dawson of Arizona State University. Dawson recently conducted a study with the Brookings Institution to look at how the federal government has been purchasing AI. Learn more about your ad choices

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10:00

Postal Service fights back against crime

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/04/15

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) recently gave an update on its Project Safe Delivery. It has been a year-long effort by the agency to prevent mail theft, as well as on letter carriers. For details, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with Michael Martel from the USPIS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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