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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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10:00

Growth of OTAs, corresponding myths gave DoD plenty...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/01/18

The 2024 Defense authorization bill caused a sigh of relief in parts of the Pentagon. Why? Congress decided not to impose new rules and requirements for using other transaction authority, an increasingly popular way to streamline acquisition of new technologies. And anyhow, DoD recently updated OTA guidance on its own. For more, Federal News Network's Jason Miller spoke to the director for contract policy in the Office of Defense Pricing and Contracting, Mary Kathryn Robinson. Learn more about

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10:46

It's never too early in the year to think about life...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/01/18

Lots of people make financial resolutions early in a calendar year. Here's one that's east to follow through on: Life insurance. How much do you really need and where do you find the best deal? For advice and answers, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talks with the well-insured Abe Grungold of AG Financial Services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:31

Will the Space Force ever get its own national guard?

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/01/18

Several years in, and still no national guard component for the Space Force. What Space Force got in the most recent Defense Authorization bill is a feasibility study. For what that means, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with Brig. Gen. Michael Bruno from the Colorado National Guard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:28

What whistleblowers will need from Congress in 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/01/18

Improper payments, fraud in nearly every major federal program, contracting irregularities and false claims. These problems roll on and on, year after year. Whistleblowers who point these and other problems out need several legal reforms, according to Federal Drive Host Tom Temin's guest, leading whistleblower attorney, Stephen Kohn of Kohn, Kohn and Colapinto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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52:04

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/01/18

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: What whistleblowers will need from Congress in 2024. Will the Space Force ever get its own national guard? It's never too early in the year to think about life insurance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:50

Contractors can be forgiven if they're grumpy this month

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/01/17

As another continuing resolution looms, agencies are in limbo as they consider starting new projects. Then you have some unfortunate protest rulings. No wonder federal contractors are nervous about calendar-year 2024. For one take on the the situation, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with federal sales and marketing consultant Larry Allen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:38

Veterans get lip service when it comes to small...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/01/17

Veterans who want to start businesses often turn to the Small Business Administration for loans. The SBA is obligated to give them special consideration. But the Government Accountability Office found that SBA doesn't really have procedures in place to deal with veterans. For more, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with Daniel Garcia-Diaz, GAO's Managing Director for Financial Markets. GAO Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:31

A tiny agency aims to help libraries and museums...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/01/17

A small federal agency has launched an initiative to strengthen a highly specialized class of museums in the United States. The Institute pf Museum and Library Services is taking in internship applications from American Latino museums to, in its words, strengthen their institutional capacity. For details on the program, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with Laura Huerta Migus, the Institute's Deputy Director for Museum Services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:56

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/01/17

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: A tiny agency aims to help libraries and museums everywhere. Veterans get lip service when it comes to small business loans. Contractors can be forgiven if they're grumpy this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:46

OPM’s retirement processing finishes strong for 2023,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/01/17

In the first few months of the new year, the Office of Personnel Management is bracing for a surge in federal retirement claims. The annual uptick in claims is typical for OPM’s retirement services division. Throughout 2023, close to 89,000 federal employees filed for retirement. About 12,400 of those claims were processed in January alone, the month with by far the highest number of claims. The approaching surge comes after OPM made significant strides in paring down its backlog of unprocessed

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9:20

IRS tells Congress to avoid ‘disruptive’ government...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/01/17

The IRS is calling on Congress to avert a partial government shutdown to avoid any disruption to the start of this year’s tax filing season. IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel told reporters on Thursday that a potential government shutdown wouldn’t keep the agency from starting the tax filing season on Jan. 29, as planned. Under the current “laddered” continuing resolution, funding for some agencies will run out on Jan. 19. The IRS and other agencies are funded through Feb. 2. But Werfel said a lapse in

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10:56

Congress labors to keep the budget deal alive

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/01/16

The continuing resolution funding the government runs out Friday at 11:59 p.m. So far the spending limits Republicans and Democrats agreed to, a week or so ago, have not translated into bills for full 2024 appropriations. That means neither a long-term continuing resolution nor a shutdown is off the table. For the latest, 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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11:03

Will the new defense industrial strategy actually...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/01/16

The latest must-read, issued by the Pentagon last week, is the first-ever National Defense Industrial Strategy. It acknowledges that America's manufacturing might isn't what it used to be. And that it's not really up to the task of supporting great powers competition. For one reaction, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the executive director of the Center for Government Contracting at George Mason University, Dr. Jerry McGinn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:11

Now a big national laboratory has gone all in on...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/01/16

Artificial intelligence has grown too big for anyone to ignore. Now the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, in south-central Washington state, has established a center for artificial intelligence. To find out more about it, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the lab's chief scientist for artificial intelligence, Dr. Court Corley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:43

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/01/16

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: Now a big national laboratory has gone all in on artificial intelligence. Will the new defense industrial strategy actually produce results? Congress labors to keep the budget deal alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:05

Another possible challenge for DoD’s $18B moving...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/01/16

For the moment, the Pentagon’s transition to a new multi-billion dollar contract for household goods moves is being held up by IT integration issues between Defense Department systems and those of its prime contractor. But the long-planned overhaul faces a much more dire challenge: the possibility that almost no one in the current moving industry will take part in the new arrangement. Movers say that’s not because they don’t want to. For them, up until now, military moves have been good business

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8:40

Army consolidating its networks to 14, moving towards...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/01/16

The Army has long talked about simplifying its IT networks, and it is finally getting closer to delivering it. Over a year ago, the service’s IT portfolio consisted of 42 disparate organizational networks. It has now been consolidated to 14, and the goal is to collapse it down to one greater Army network by 2027. “We’re probably about three years out; at least, that’s our goal. But every time we sit down with a partner, we learn something new about a network, and we go, ‘Ok, now it’s going to take a

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11:37

This USDA scientist does work that is down to earth

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/01/12

Farming these days is a downright scientific enterprise. Precise measurement of soil, water, air, and seed conditions all figure in. The work never stops for scientists at the Agricultural Research Service. One of them has been named a meritorious senior professional in this year's Presidential Rank Awards. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked with Dr. Bill Kustas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:58

How and why the U.S. military culture is changing and...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/01/12

It is no secret the the U.S. armed forces are dealing with a recruitment shortfall. And they often cannot retain the experienced people they need. Maybe it is because of a changing military culture. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with someone who has documented what is going on in a book called, "Military Culture Shift." Corie Weathers is a licensed counselor and military spouse, who has visited troops throughout the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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48:35

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- January 12, 2024

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2024/01/12

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: How and why the U.S. military culture is changing and why it matters. This USDA scientist does work that is down to earth. When it comes to acquisition and innovation, OFPP looks to the data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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