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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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8:58

Why DHS landed in hot water over $5M leadership...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2021/11/17

Even simplified acquisitions can get an agency tied into knots. That's what the Department of Homeland Security found out when it used simplified procedures for a training contract worth less than $5 million. Smith Pachter McWhorter attorney Joseph Petrillo has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:00

Vectors for cyber attacks on military vehicles keep...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2021/11/17

The ransomware wave of cybersecurity attacks is bad enough. But what if hackers were able interrupt military airplanes or tanks? Such platforms present their own challenges for data gathering and protection. For how this might work, long-term cybersecurity executive, Ralph Kahn spoke to Federal Drive with Tom Temin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:33

Federal managers' performance data use highest it's...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2021/11/17

Two key laws require federal agencies to make their decisions based on evidence and performance information. And according to the Government Accountability Office, they’re making progress. According to GAO’s latest survey of more than 4,000 federal managers, they’re using performance information more often than at any time since the office started the survey in 2007. Federal News Network’s Jared Serbu talked about the results with the acting director for strategic issues at the GAO, Alissa Czyz, on

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7:18

DISA intends to incorporate post-CAC MFA solutions...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2021/11/17

The Defense Information Systems Agency has made it clear: It wants to begin retiring the venerable common access card for multifactor authentication. Christoper Barnhurst, executive deputy director for DISA, said the agency is actively experimenting with other forms of multifactor authentication, which will eventually tie into the DoD’s zero trust construct dubbed Thunderdome. Federal News Network's David Thornton joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin for the latest. Learn more about your ad choices

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8:45

Upcoming customer experience executive order...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2021/11/17

The Biden administration is working on a new executive order focused on improving customer experience. A draft shows the administration plans to link customer service to its ongoing work to improve equity in public-facing services. For a preview of what this executive order contains, Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:02

Contractors seek clarification on government cyber...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2021/11/16

From lack of a new budget to roiling vaccine mandates. The federal government, from contractors' point of view, has become, you might way, and even more difficult customer. And now, that cybersecurity maturity plan has them scratching their heads. The Federal Drive checked in with the president and CEO of the Professional Services Council, David Berteau. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:13

This new academic program wants you to become a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2021/11/16

The McCain Institute at Arizona State University develops educational programs aimed at securing democracy and protecting human rights. Now it's launched a program called the McCain Global Leaders Program. Because of what it calls a leadership void around the world. For how federal executives can participate, the Federal Drive turned to the institute's senior manager for global leadership, Scott Nemeth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:14

An experienced federal cyber executive has a new gig

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2021/11/16

The recent rise of ransomware attacks has shown that even small and medium sized organizations have to worry. For several years the Cyber Readiness Institute, a non profit led by some of the nation's industrial giants, has provided resource to help small business deal with the cyber threat. Now the CRI has a new managing director, someone well known from her long federal information technology and cybersecurity experience. Karen Evans joined the Federal Drive to discuss. Learn more about your ad

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14:53

AFGE asks White House to delay federal vaccine...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2021/11/16

Federal employees are less than a week away from their vaccine deadline. The largest federal employee union asked the White House for an extension. The American Federation of Government Employees says federal workers should have the same deadline as their contractor colleagues, which is January 12. And a federal district court declined to block the federal vaccine mandate for employees last week. Federal News Network's Nicole Ogrysko joined the Federal Drive to run through the latest on the federal

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16:51

What's the future of telework at Air Force Materiel...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2021/11/16

Air Force Materiel Command recently put out its updated telework policy. The document outlines how airmen and civilians can take advantage of new remote options. The command is also thinking about how moving to a more hybrid environment will impact its employees and the physical office space it inhabits. Federal News Network’s Scott Maucione talks with Tammy Lyons, chief of Air Force Materiel Command's personnel support division, and Director of AFMC’s Manpower, Personnel and Services Bill

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15:46

Yes it got an infrastructure bill passed, but...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2021/11/15

President Biden signs an infrastructure bill today. Which, after a long and messy debate, the House passed last week. Now there's the matter of a few crucial requirements to keep the government itself going. The Federal Drive got the week's outlook from Bloomberg Government deputy news director Loren Duggan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:55

NASA might need to change its name to the space and...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2021/11/15

You've heard the old saying about airline food. Terrible and not enough. That's not good enough for NASA. Agency planners have been thinking hard about how you feed people on long missions, say a year to get to Mars. Joining the Federal Drive with the latest on a challenge competition to come up a new space cuisine, the project manager for NASA's Centennial Challenges program, Monsi Roman. https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-announces-winners-of-deep-space-food-challenge Learn more about your

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16:33

USPS outlines $8B infrastructure investment in 2022...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2021/11/15

The Postal Service says it’s on the verge of overcoming its long-term financial problems. The agency plans to spend $8 billion next year on capital investments, including its next-generation fleet of delivery vehicles. Meanwhile postal officials say they're ready for the upcoming holiday season. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman joined the Federal Drive with the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:04

An update on recruiting and retainment from a 24-year...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2021/11/12

Veterans make up about one-third of the federal workforce. One of them is a 24-year Army veteran, now Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. John Tien tells Federal News Network's Nicole Ogrysko about his own Army experiences, and about the department's initiatives for recruiting and retaining more former service members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:45

CMMC 2.0

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2021/11/12

Federal Drive host Tom Temin talks to FNN reporter Justin Doubleday about his article on the big changes the Pentagon recently made to the CMMC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:34

How the Defense industry is playing catch-up in...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2021/11/12

Most artificial intelligence innovation is taking place in the consumer sector. Perhaps not enough in the defense industry. But some new research shows how extensively the largest defense contractors are investing in AI startups to supplement their internal AI spending. To dig deeper, Federal Drive host Tom Temin talked with a researcher at Georgetown University's Center for Security and Emerging Technology, Ngor Luong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:03

The FAA is calling on architects to come up with new...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2021/11/12

Air traffic control towers have been central features of airports since the beginnings of aviation. Many of them have also become architectural landmarks. Now the FAA is seeking new designs for control towers that are both functional and distinctive. Federal Drive host Tom Temin talked about it with project engineer Zane Edwards and contract specialist ThuyLihn Nguyen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:16

Certain veterans can now sign up for disability from...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2021/11/11

The Veterans Benefits Administration is about to start paying disability benefits for those exposed to fumes from burn pits in the Middle East as far back as the Gulf War. Payments will go to those with asthma, rhinitis or sinusitis. The new benefit comes after years of complaints and lobbying Congress. For what it means to VBA, the Federal Drive spoke with the Executive Director of Compensation Service, Beth Murphy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:42

The nation's military working dogs are about to get...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2021/11/11

Canines have assisted human warfighters in a variety of situations over the years. They even have an association of active duty military members and veterans who make sure the animals get proper treatment when they retire. Now the military working dogs are about to get a sculpture in their honor. The Federal Drive got the story from the president of the War Dogs Association, and former Marine Corps master sergeant, Chris Willingham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:12

Lessons learned from a former VA undersecretary

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2021/11/11

The relationship between a military veteran and the Veterans Affairs Department literally can last a lifetime. It can also be fraught, with disputed decisions and long backlogs. After spending three years as undersecretary for veterans benefits during the Trump administration, Paul Lawrence has a few lessons learned. He joined the Federal Drive earlier in studio with what they were. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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