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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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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10:41

State Department fetes Foreign Service families for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2022/12/02

The State Department promotes America’s diplomatic mission overseas, but the men and women of the Foreign Service — and the families they bring with them — put a face to that mission through off-the-clock acts of kindness. The department this year, in partnership with Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW), awarded the 32nd annual Secretary of State Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad to eligible family members for volunteer work that supported the war in Ukraine, the

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9:58

When you solicit commercial services, make sure you...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2022/12/01

The Agriculture Department recently lost a contract award protest. It was attempting to purchase commercial style services for evictions and foreclosures for homes behind in their loan payments. It all hinged on what the department meant by "commercial services." Federal Drive host Tom Temin talked about all this with Smith Pachter McWhorter procurement attorney Joe Petrillo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:02

30-by-30: CBP shoots for a much larger female workforce

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2022/12/01

Customs and Border Protection has a diversity goal. The agency wants 30% of its workforce to be women by 2030. Federal Drive host Tom Temin took a look at he so-called, "30-by-30 initiative," with CBP's assistant commissioner for the office of human resources management, Andrea Bright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:46

A gaggle of agencies seeks development of sustainable...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2022/12/01

One of the top goals of the climate crowd is development of a new jet fuel. Now a group of federal department and agencies has launched a public challenge to develop such a fuel and the infrastructure to support it. It's called the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge. Federal Drive host Tom Temin talked about all this with Zia Haq, Energy Department chemical engineer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:51

A gaggle of agencies seeks development of sustainable...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2022/12/01

One of the top goals of the climate crowd is development of a new jet fuel. Now a group of federal department and agencies has launched a public challenge to develop such a fuel and the infrastructure to support it. It's called the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge. Federal Drive host Tom Temin talked about all this with Zia Haq, Energy Department chemical engineer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:16

OPM to suspend applications for Federal Long Term...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2022/12/01

Those looking to enroll in the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) will soon have to wait a couple of years before applying. The Office of Personnel Management said it will suspend all new applications to the program starting on Dec. 19. The suspension will last for the next two years, but those who apply ahead of the start date may still see their applications go through. During that time, current FLTCIP enrollees cannot apply to increase their coverage. The suspension will otherwise

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18:20

As DOJ, GSA publicly report on Section 508 progress,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2022/11/30

Sachin Pavithran, the executive director of the U.S. Access Board, said ever since the Biden administration placed a heavier emphasis on accessibility, the interest for training and help among agencies has spiked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:37

What services might Veterans Affairs be hiding behind...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2022/11/30

The Veterans Health Administration is hiding the fact that veterans, under Mission Act programs, can go to private sector health care providers, if they choose. Federal Drive host Tom Temin talked about this with whistleblower Paula Pedene, a former VHA employee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:35

The Navy wants to teach robots to teach themselves in...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2022/11/30

Can robots teach themselves new tricks? In theory they can, according to researchers at the U. S. Naval Research Laboratory. In a new white paper, they lay out how robots, like people, can learn by using a curriculum and a learning agenda. To learn how they will test that theory, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with research scientists Laura Hiatt and Mark Roberts from the U. S. Naval Research Laboratory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:57

Services contractors are dealing with a lot of new...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2022/11/29

From zero trust roadmaps to carbon reduction, federal agencies are moving under a lot of agendas. They all end up being contractors' concerns, too. To get some details on those agendas, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with Stephanie Kostro, Executive Vice President for Policy at the Professional Services Council. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:10

Why presidential transition planning makes or breaks...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2022/11/29

Like most of the public, federal employees stand by and watch as presidential administrations come and go. Every president is flawed, but they have varying degrees of success in office. Success is highly influenced by how carefully presidents prepare for their transitions to office. This interview by Federal Drive host Tom Temin is with the co-author of what might be the first definitive study of modern transitions, which includes interviews with transition planners themselves. That co-author is

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10:10

We take a look at the recruiting situation for the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2022/11/29

Recruiting challenges for the Army and Air Force mean they have trouble meeting end-strength goals. But what about the Coast Guard? It has also been having trouble meeting yearly goals. To find out how the Coast Guard is responding, Federal Drive host Tom Temin checked in the Commander of the Coast Guard Recruiting Command, Capt. Richter Tipton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:55

Groups urge CISA to develop simple mechanism for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2022/11/29

There are a range of viewpoints on how the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency should craft forthcoming cyber incident reporting regulations. But one common refrain amid the debates over who should be required to report and what exactly constitutes a reportable incident: CISA should develop a simple mechanism that makes it easy for organizations across 16 critical infrastructure sectors to report cyber incidents within the 72-hour window required under the law. Learn more about your ad

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24:13

Bills, amendments linger in Congress with lasting...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2022/11/28

Lawmakers have until Dec. 16, when the current continuing resolution expires, to pass the rest of the appropriations bills and fund the government next year, but it’s not the only item on the congressional to-do list with big implications for the federal workforce. Many of those additional items are included as amendments under the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2023. There are more than 1,000 amendments to the NDAA, and at least a handful of them have the potential to change the

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19:35

Congress continues to work on what amounts to an...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2022/11/28

The remaining days of the 117th Congress leave both chambers with a bit of an agenda. Perhaps topping the list for the Senate is keeping its record of passing Defense authorization bills by the end of the calendar year. To get an update on all this, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with Bloomberg Government deputy news director Loren Duggan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:01

A Library of Congress scholar seeks to re-create...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2022/11/28

Americans old enough to remember when many cities had thriving Chinatown neighborhoods may wonder what happened to them. Now the Library of Congress has launched a program to recreate lost Chintatowns as immersive 3-D models. To learn more about the project, Federal Drive host Tom Temin talked with the Library's 2023 Innovator in Residence, Jeffrey Yoo Warren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:34

Housing and Urban Development gets a long punch list

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2022/11/28

From eliminating rats and mold in housing, to managing the agency's human capital, the Housing and Urban Development inspector general has issued a list of priority open recommendations. It is the first report of its kind from the HUD OIG. To inquire about the highlights, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with Inspector General Rae Oliver Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:10

VA embarks on year-end push to implement workforce...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2022/11/28

The Department of Veterans Affairs is embarking on a year-end push to implement all the workforce provisions of the recently passed PACT Act as the agency prepares for a historic expansion of VA benefits and care.The agency is looking to bring on more health care workers in anticipation of a major expansion of VA health care under the PACT Act. The VA begins to adjudicate those health care and benefits claims at the start of the New Year. Undersecretary for Health Shereef Elnahal told the Senate VA

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20:59

The Open Season countdown has started, so it's time...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2022/11/23

The clock is ticking on open season, the time when federal employees choose next year's health insurance. Choosing can require a lot of research and calculation. To offer a platform for some good advice, Federal Drive host Tom Temin talked with insurance expert consultant, Walt Francis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:22

Poor treatment of working dogs occurs across the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2022/11/23

That sniffing dog at the airport? It's one of 5,000 pooches federal agencies put to work to detect explosives and drugs or aid law enforcement and anti-terror work worldwide. But, unfortuately, the dogs don't always get the humane treatment they deserve. That's according to the Government Accountability Office. To learn more, Federal Drive host Tom Temin talked with Steve Morris, Director of Natural Resource and Environmental Issues at the Government Accountability Office. Learn more about your ad

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