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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

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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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13:03

Veterans Health Administration wins big award for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/03/26

Even in the 21st century, surgery is never a routine matter. Recently, a Veterans Affairs program known as Surgical Pause received a national patient safety award. The Pause is a rapid way of screening surgery patients, who have a higher risk of complications. For the details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked with two medical doctors from the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System: Daniel Hall, a surgeon and Mark Wilson, National Director of Surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin --March 26, 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/03/26

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: The Veterans Health Administration wins a big award for a surgical safety program. A look at the Justice Department's new whistleblower program. Contractors wonder which of two procurement systems applies to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:22

Senate to take $100M back from TMF, $10M from USDS

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/03/26

The Senate got its pound of flesh from the Technology Modernization Fund after all. Despite the efforts by industry and the Office of Management and Budget over the last six plus months to change the committee’s mind, Senate appropriators rescinded $100 million from the TMF for fiscal 2024. Senate lawmakers released the remaining 2024 appropriations bill today that detailed the decisions to reduce funding for centralized IT modernization accounts across the board. The TMF is taking a double hit as

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9:28

In Japan, half of military spouse health workers...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/03/26

As Federal News Network has previously reported, feds stationed in Japan — particularly civilians — have had a very hard time accessing health care for well over a year, largely due to a lack of providers at military treatment facilities (MTFs). But there are signs that the shortage has more to do with a complex mix of policy decisions than an actual shortage in the labor force. That’s one of the key takeaways from a new report by a volunteer advocacy group called Hire Oki Spouses, whose research

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8:33

Congress calls for more details on federal telework...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/03/25

Congress is looking for details on federal telework as part of the latest government spending agreement — echoing months of return-to-office scrutiny from the House Oversight and Accountability committee. Among its many provisions, the agreement congressional appropriators reached Thursday for the back half of fiscal 2024 government spending bills lays out six new requirements on federal telework and return-to-office for federal employees. Within 90 days of the legislation’s enactment, the Office of

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10:09

Roundup of what just happened in Congress for 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/03/25

In voting last week, Congress managed to fund the half of government it had not already. For some highlights of the bill and other congressional matters, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:50

IT company opens gym for getting your cybersecurity...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/03/25

IBM has opened a spiffy new training range for federal agencies who want to sharpen their cybersecurity chops. The X-Force Cyber Range is right in downtown Washington D.C. IBM said it is designed for both federal executives and technical security leaders. For details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the leader of IBM's X-Force Incident Response practice, Troy Bettencourt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:51

Behind every Postal Service move, there's a Postal...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/03/25

Except for when it has something to say about stamp prices, you don't seem to hear much about the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). But in reality it is an active organization and just came out with its annual report covering the 2023 fiscal year, which is the year right after the 2022, Postal Service Reform Act. For a review, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with PRC Chairman Michael Kubayanda and with Commissioner Ashley Poling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin --March 25, 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/03/25

On this episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: Behind every Postal Service move, there's a Postal Regulatory Commissioner. An IT company opens a gym for getting your cybersecurity people in shape. A roundup of what just happened in Congress for 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:22

Little-known law needs Justice Department. attention

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/03/22

You might not have heard of the Death in Custody Reporting Act (DCRA), which was enacted a decade ago, but it requires the Justice Department to collect and manage reports on people who die while in government custody. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with David Janovsky, a senior policy analyst at the Project on Government Oversight (POGO), who said the DoJ has a long history of not quite living up to the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:35

Justice Department prepares for public-safety grants...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/03/22

The Office of Justice Programs is among the biggest grant-making operations in the federal government. Each year, through several program channels, it administers some $5 billion in grants to a variety of organizations, starting with local police departments. For some details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke to Assistant Attorney General Amy Solomon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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48:00

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin --March 22, 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/03/22

On this episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: The Justice Department prepares for a record level of public safety grants. A little-known law needs a lot more attention from the Justice Department. CBP officials find drones provide efficiency and greater safety to officers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:01

Final 2024 bill grants DoD some extra budget flexibility

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/03/22

It’s almost six months late, but the final Congressional agreement to fund the rest of the federal government for 2024 would deliver $825 billion to the Defense department while also adding a bit of budget flexibility that could help DoD deal with late appropriations and other mid-year surprises in future years. The process changes stop short of what the department and reform advocates have been asking for, but would grant more authority for the department to move money around within its accounts

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12:46

Why two big software vendors decided they needed one...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/03/21

Software manufacturers routinely tie up with resellers to get their foot into the federal market. So why would a software company that is already in every department, sign-up with another reseller after 50 years in the market? It may have to do with artificial intelligence. For more on software distribution and technology trends, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked with the Vice President of Global Channels for SAS, John Carey. And with the VP of Intelligence and Innovative Solutions at Carahsoft,

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13:48

Social Security IG looks to stop fraud revved up by AI

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/03/21

As long as there is Social Security, fraudsters will try to steal it. Now, artificial intelligence is revving up fraudsters efforts. The Social Security Administration's Office of Inspector General is searching for ways that it can use AI to stop fraud. For the details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked with the Chief Strategy Officer in Social Security's Office of Inspector General, Chad Bungard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:02

When the government calls, this senior executive...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/03/21

The Farm Credit Administration has had a new operations associate director for several months now. Byron Adkins moved over from the Interior Department's Business Center late last year. He was also a recipient of a Presidential Rank Award in the most recent cohort. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked to Bryon Adkins about his federal career and his current position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin --March 21, 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/03/21

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: This senior executive is okay moving to wherever the government needs him. The Social Security inspector general looks for ways to stop fraud revved up by artificial intelligence. Why two big software vendors decided they needed one another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:13

Fewer active-duty military families encourage young...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/03/21

While the majority of new recruits report having someone in the family who served, military families are becoming increasingly reluctant to recommend service to their loved ones. Blue Star Families has been tracking active-duty families’ likelihood of recommending service to a young family member or someone in their network since 2016. Only 32% of families said they would recommend their sons and daughters to go into the military, down from 55% in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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9:11

Foreign Service makes candidate assessment fully...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/03/21

The Foreign Service is making a permanent switch to virtual assessments for candidates looking to join its ranks, after figuring out a remote format at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The State Department is moving to a fully virtual Foreign Service Officer Assessment (FSOA), an intermediate step for candidates looking to join the Foreign Service, after taking the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:24

Who enforces software licenses when sold through...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/03/20

An issue of costly importance to every agency recently came up in Federal Circuit Court. Namely, when you buy software through a reseller, who can enforce the end user licensing agreement, the software manufacturer or the company you actually bought it from? The answer isn't always so clear, as Federal Drive Host Tom Temin recently heard from Haynes Boone procurement attorney Zach Prince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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