The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

10:39

A new prescription for effective government from a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/23

The nation seems to have both more problems and more government than ever. Federal Drive host Tom Temin's interview guest makes the case in a new book, that more collaboration with what he calls bridge-builders will be more effective than the traditional approach. Build a new organization for each problem, then dump money on it. Bridgebuilders co-author Don Kettl is a Professor of Public Policy at the University of Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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52:21

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- June 23, 2023

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/23

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: A new prescription for effective government from a long-time observer. This federal institution has an institution of its own. VA finds zero trust cybersecurity is an uphill slog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:26

Army’s next Project Convergence to be an integrated...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/22

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48:51

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- June 22, 2023

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/22

On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: A DHS adviser finds a way to ground airborne human trafficking. 100 new ways the government gets wrapped around its axle. Should federal employees feel relieved by the debt crisis resolution? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:50

Should federal employees feel relieved by the debt...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/22

Resolving the debt ceiling did get Congress a little closer to a 2024 budget deal. So what does it mean for your pay and benefits? Federal Drive host Tom Temin checks in with John Hatton, the Staff Vice President, Policy and Programs at NARFE: the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:36

100 new ways the government gets wrapped around its axle

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/22

Fragmentation, duplication and overlap. There is too much of it in government programs. It degrades economy and efficiency. Each year the Government Accountability Office (GAO) details instances of multiple agencies doing the same thing. This year GAO found what if calls "100 new matters for congressional consideration." For the highlights, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with Jessica Lucas-Judy, the GAO's Director of Strategic Issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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9:59

DHS adviser finds a way to ground airborne human...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/22

Not all human trafficking takes place in trucks and boats. Sometimes perpetrators fly their victims around. Federal Drive host Tom Temin's interview guest led an effort by the Homeland Security and Transportation Departments to train aviation personnel -- on the ground and in airplanes -- how to identify potential victims of human trafficking. It's called the Blue Lightning Initiative. And for Michael Camal's work on Blue Lightening, he finds himself as a finalist in this year's Service to America

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10:25

Smart contractors are preparing for what could be a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2023/06/21

Only a couple of weeks until that magic date: The start of the final quarter of the federal fiscal year. It is now or never for contractors to make their sales goals. For some advice, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with Larry Allen, a long-time federal sales and marketing consultant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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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53:08

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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50:05

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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37:42

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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