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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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9:59

The Army studies its sexual harassment problem, but...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/21

The top echelon is aware the U.S. Army has a problem with sexual harassment, sexual abuse, substance-use disorders, and suicide. In fact, since 2019, the Army has produced nearly 50 studies of these problems. But most of those studies do not include specific recommendations for dealing with these problems. That's according to an internal meta study done by the Army Audit Agency, and obtained by POGO: the Project on Government Oversight. To learn more about the meta study, Federal Drive host Tom

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13:15

How research drives VA's approach to women veterans...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/21

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has been steadily improving the way it delivers health care to a growing segment of the veteran population: Women. Research has unpinned many of the care initiatives. To learn more about what is behind much of that research, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with someone deeply involved it, as well as a recipient of a special VA Secretary's award. Based in Los Angeles, Elizabeth "Becky" Yano is Director and Co-Founder of the VA Women's Health Research

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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- June 21, 2023

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/21

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: How research drives VA's approach to women veterans health care. The Army studies its sexual harassment problem, but could do more about it. Smart contractors are preparing for what could be a solid fourth quarter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:47

DHS launching new 'customer experience' directorate...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/20

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10:16

Budget talks for 2024 are rocking, raising talk of a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/20

Republicans in Congress are arguing amongst themselves over 2024 spending levels, as well as with the Democrats. Now the talk of a lapse in appropriations and a government shutdown are already in the air. Federal Drive host Tom Temin talks about all of that with WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:59

Defense and State aren't the only departments with a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/20

The Defense Department has been dealing with Chinese planes and ships harassing U.S. planes and ships. The State Department has dealt with Chinese aggression on the diplomatic front. China has also emerged as a central challenge for the Commerce Department, by design, according to Federal Drive host Tom Temin's guest: Wire China staff writer Katrina Northrop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:25

A progress report on a sitting Congressman who is...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/20

When many members of Congress are unable to manage a Facebook account, Don Beyer of Virginia has been pursuing a master's degree in machine learning. He's been at it for a year. For a progress report, Federal Drive host Tom Temin talks with the student himself: Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- June 20, 2023

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/20

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: A progress report on a sitting Congressman who is back in college. Defense and State aren't the only departments with a big China challenge. Budget talks for 2024 are rocking, raising talk of a government you-know-what. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:47

Facing low morale and expiring authorities, can DHS’s...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/20

The Department of Homeland Security’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction office, facing employee engagement scores near the bottom of the federal government, is hoping to turn a corner in the coming years with the pending reauthorization of the office moving forward in Congress. DHS has consistently ranked near the bottom of the 17 “large” agencies in the “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government” rankings compiled by the Partnership for Public Service. Those low scores are largely driven

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18:57

Contracting officers have a new rule contractors...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/16

Love 'em or have 'em, federal proposed rules have a habit of becoming final. For contracting officers in the Defense Department, the latest acquisition regulation means they're obligated to use the Supplier Performance Risk System in evaluating bids. For what it means to contractors, Federal Drive hotst Tom Temin spoke with Piliero-Mazza attorney Kevin Barnett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:36

You bet morale is sinking for Homeland Security...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/16

Given the long-running and intense illegal immigration drama on the U.S-Mexico border, you might expect low morale for employees of Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Now the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General has documented it. For details, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with Acting Deputy IG for Audits, Kristen Bernard and from Audit Manager David Lu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- June 16, 2023

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/16

On today's episode of the the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: You bet morale is sinking for Homeland Security employees on the southwest border. Contracting officers have a new rule contractors should worry about. The IRS CIO has definite plans in mind for its modernization funding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:57

House defense bills include big push to raise pay for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/16

For the 2024 budget cycle, serious military recruiting problems appear to have put the House’s appropriations and authorization committees in a generous mood when it comes to personnel spending. Although all uniformed servicemembers are likely to see their biggest raise since the George W. Bush administration, the House’s legislation would give the military’s most junior members even larger increases, along with a host of other provisions meant to improve compensation and quality of life for

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17:27

VBA rolling out more automation tools this summer,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/16

The Veterans Benefits Administration is looking to accelerate its use of automation tools this summer to keep pace with its workload and break new records on the number of claims it can process in a year. VBA officials told members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee that increased automation stands out as a key part of the agency’s five-year modernization plan. Raymond Tellez, VA’s acting assistant deputy under secretary for automated benefits delivery, told lawmakers on Wednesday that VBA, as

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22:19

Retirement might be more complicated than getting a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/15

The push for ever-more productivity. The noodging to return to the office. the political comings and goings. The funding uncertainty. It's enough to convince some feds it's time to retire. But think about it first. There's an opportunity cost to retiring. For more, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with retired federal manager and financial adviser Abe Grungold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:57

Virtual reality is more than fun and games at the VA

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/15

Immersive technology has shown real promise in treating both physical and psychological illnesses. It is taking hold at the Veterans Health Administration, enabled by a special network called the Extended Reality Network. The leaders of the team that built the network are finalists in this year's Service to America Medals Program. Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with Anne Lord Bailey and Caitlin Rawlins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:00

Is the Federal Data Strategy more than just a piece...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/15

In the view of one business group, the Federal Data Strategy needs a top-to-bottom rethinking. The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation says the strategy simply doesn't serve the needs of a government trying to modernize and digitize. For more, Federal Drive host Tom Temin talked with Eric Egan, the foundation's policy fellow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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52:43

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- June 15, 2023

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/15

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: Is the Federal Data Strategy more than just a piece of paper? For the Veterans Health Administration, virtual reality is more than fun and games. Retirement might be more complicated than getting a job in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:37

GSA joins EPA in putting the brakes on how employees...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/15

You can’t tune into a webinar, go to a conference or listen to a speech by a federal technology executive these days without them slipping in a mention of generative artificial intelligence, particularly ChatGPT. Yes, it’s the latest buzzword to join the litany of past excitement over cloud computing, robotics process automation and most recently, zero trust. But unlike cloud or RPA or even zero trust, generative AI is striking apprehension in the hearts of federal officials. Learn more about your

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17:15

State Dept surges hiring amid ‘historically high’...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/15

The State Department, facing a historic increase in passport applicants, is looking to ramp up hiring and modernize its IT systems to drive down wait times. The State Department set a record last year when it issued about 22 million passport books and cards last year. But the department is on track to break that record and issue about 25 million passport books and cards this year — about a 15% increase from last year. Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Rena Bitter told members of the

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