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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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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- November 14, 2023

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/11/14

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: What does the Veterans Affairs Department do when disaster strikes one of its record-storage facilities? The administration's DEI leader brings experience from work at the state level. Keeping fingers crossed about a potential government shutdown, contractors have new White House initiative scrutinize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:08

How will a government shutdown affect military families?

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/11/14

In November, the nation reflects upon the service and sacrifice of veterans and military families. A few days ago, we celebrated Veteran’s Day and think of the more than 18 million living veterans in the U.S. and those who served before them. November is also National Military Families Month; this can be a time to reflect on the sacrifices they and service members make. Today, there are more than two million service members and 2.6 million family members. Sacrifice can come in many forms, and while

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8:40

A government shutdown is (or is not) a week away

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/11/13

It sure came fast. Just a workweek remaining until the continuing resolution expires. The fever is building on Capitol Hill to do something to avoid a government shutdown. For the latest, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke to Bloomberg Government Deputy News Director Loren Duggan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:04

What federal largess looks like from the perspective...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/11/13

Among the recent inductees to the National Academy of Public Administration, is a former state budget official. For how the federal government looks from a state point of view, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with that official, Shelby Kerns, who is now the Executive Director of the National Association of State Budget Officers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:18

How DoD and SBA encourage investment in critical...

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2023/11/13

The Small Business Administration and the Defense Department recently launched an effort to boost private capital investment in critical technologies. The program will provide federal guarantees to investment in companies the Defense Department considers critical. To discuss, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked with the SBA's Associate Administrator for the Office of Investment and Innovation, Bailey DeVries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:20

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- November 13, 2023

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/11/13

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: How DoD and SBA encourage investment in critical technologies. What federal largess looks like from the perspective of a state-level budget official. A government shutdown is (or is not) a week away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:54

DHS vows greater transparency, evidence building...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/11/13

The Department of Homeland Security is pledging to promote greater transparency and data-driven analysis through the Office of Homeland Security Statistics as part of a bid to centralize statistical activities across all its major missions. The new organization announced on Thursday will replace and expand on DHS’s Office of Immigration Statistics. While immigration-related data will continue to be a major focus of OHSS, the office will also publish reports on areas ranging from law enforcement

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8:42

New data strategy, OMB Circular to set foundation for...

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2023/11/09

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9:39

Here's one element of good government the political...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/11/09

One of the best things a politically appointed agency head can do, but too often he or she does not, is what this guest will address. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with Bob Tobias, professor of good government and long-time labor-management observer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:29

How exporting weapons becomes risky for contractors...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/11/09

Because of military aid to Ukraine and, presumably Israel, the U.S. defense industrial base is strained right now. Manufacturers of platforms and ammunition must deal with a list of regulatory and legal challenges. For more, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with attorney Justin Chiarodo, a partner at Blank Rome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:47

HUD has work to do, to stop duplication of benefits

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/11/09

It's a program with a long name: Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery and Mitigation. It entails a lot of money from Housing and Urban Development grants: $82 billion over 10 years. But the HUD office of inspector general has found some oversight challenges in preventing duplication of benefits. For Details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke In Studio with Deputy IG Stephen Begg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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50:09

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- November 9, 2023

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/11/09

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: HUD has work to do, to stop duplication of benefits. How exporting weapons becomes risky for contractors who make the exports. Here's one element of good government the political appointees often overlook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:15

6 reasons feds should take a look during Open Season...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/11/09

A second year in a row of a big premium increase for the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program is just one reason federal health experts are encouraging employees and annuitants to take advantage of Open Season. Open Season, which runs this year from Nov. 13 to Dec. 11, is the window of time when FEHB enrollees can make changes to their health care options for the following calendar year. But each year, just about 5% of enrollees end up making changes. For 2024, the upcoming 7.7% average

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12:49

Continuous vetting for trust and security clearance...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/11/08

Growing numbers of federal employees are about to come under what's known as continuous vetting. Public databases automatically monitored by security officials to make sure you haven't been criminally charged or suddenly incurred large debt. Those with national security clearance are mostly under continuous vetting already. Now the Office of Personnel Management plans to expand that to feds with so-called non-sensitive public trust positions. How should agencies prepare? How should you prepare? For

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11:05

Why did bid protests to GAO rise sharply in fiscal 2023?

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/11/08

Contractors brought protests to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) more than 2,000 times last year, up more than 20% from fiscal 2022. GAO sustained them at more than twice the rate of the year earlier, siding with contractors in about a third of the cases. For what's going on, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked with GAO's Managing Associate General Counsel, Kenneth Patton. GAO Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:20

HHS launches its promised health innovation network

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/11/08

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health has proceeded with its promised network of health innovation sites. Anchoring the network are three regional hubs also planned at the inception of ARPA-H. For what they hope for the network, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked with the Director of the agency's Project Accelerator Transition Innovation office, Craig Gravitz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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54:30

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- November 8, 2023

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/11/08

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: HHS launches its promised health innovation network. Why did bid protests to GAO rise sharply in fiscal 2023? Continuous vetting for trust and security clearance is easier said than done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:54

Federal employee engagement, job satisfaction tick...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/11/08

The signature survey that aims to take the pulse of the federal workforce each year found slight gains this year in employees’ overall views over the organizations they work for, with 68% now saying they’re satisfied with their jobs — up two percentage points from 2022. The question of job satisfaction is just one component of a broader index the Office of Personnel Management terms “employee engagement” — a composite score that tries to measure workers’ views on factors like effective leadership,

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9:26

Contract spending is set to grow across the board in...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/11/07

Bloomberg Government predicts record contract spending, once Congress passes appropriations bills for 2024. It sees $762 billion in total procurement, including $113 billion for professional services. With how companies need to prepare, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin turned to federal sales and marketing consultant Larry Allen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:44

A call for disruptive change in how the government...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/11/07

A group called the National Network for Critical Technology Assessment is the latest to call for restoration of U.S. scientific and technology preeminence. The group, working under a National Science Foundation grant, said, "Something disruptive is needed in how we fund the pathway from translational discovery to commercialization." For more, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin is joined by Network member and Carnegie Mellon engineering and public policy professor Erica Fuchs. Learn more about your ad

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