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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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00:07:35

IRS layoffs that were ‘off the table’ this summer now...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/15

We begin today with the IRS, which has furloughed nearly half its workforce last week and carried out more layoffs. But the agency is telling some shutdown exempt staff that they could also be furloughed if they take too much leave. The IRS is preparing for more changes than usual for next year's filing season, and some employees are worried these changes leave them short staffed. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman has been covering this, and he joins me now with more. See Privacy Policy at

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00:06:01

Army secretary tees up acquisition reforms amid...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/15

The Army's new secretary says he's getting ready to completely disrupt the service's acquisition bureaucracy. Secretary Dan Driscoll says the current system has been failing soldiers for decades with cost overruns and slow performance. He says big changes are coming in the next few weeks, including a new, more centralized structure. Details now from Federal News Network's Jared Serbu.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:03

As mail delays grow, one lawmaker is fighting to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/15

From missed prescriptions to overworked carriers, postal service problems are piling up in communities across the country. In Central and Southern Illinois, the Postal Service is a lifeline and calls for reform are growing louder. We hear from the representative leading that charge, co-chair of the Congressional Postal Service Caucus, Rep. Nikki Budzinski. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:10:05

Treasury employees could be rewarded for identifying...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/15

The Treasury Department’s SAVE program promises awards for employee-driven cost-cutting ideas, but only if GSA confirms the savings are real and acquisition-compliant. That means contractors should brace for tighter scrutiny of pricing and performance. Here with more analysis of the pros and cons of this program is co-chair of the government contracts practice at McCarter & English, Alex Major. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:25

DOGE’s arrival at Social Security sparked chaos and...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/15

When the Department of Government Efficiency moved into Social Security, it promised modernization. But the focus on splashy headlines missed the opportunity to fix a broken system. Here to explain what really happened and the challenges ahead is Eli Hager, reporter for ProPublica. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:46:51

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - October 15, 2025

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/15

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Treasury employees could be rewarded for identifying contract savings As mail delays grow, one lawmaker is fighting to protect and reform the Postal Service DOGE’s arrival at Social Security sparked chaos and missed a chance for real reform See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:06:46

You got a management directed reassignment. Now what?

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/14

Dozens of Department of Homeland Security employees have received management directed reassignments in recent weeks, the directives are forcing some staff to choose whether to move hundreds of miles away to a new job or face termination. For more, Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday joins me now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:08:35

4 tips for feds to survive the government shutdown

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/14

Federal employees and contractors are feeling the strain as the partial government shutdown drags on, and the toll both personal and financial is mounting. Surviving a shutdown takes planning, adaptability and a clear eyed view of what comes next. So in this week's federal report, Federal News Network's Executive Editor Jason Miller talked to experts to create a federal shutdown Survival Guide. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:48:06

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/14

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonShutdown news for federal contractors: A new bill and a new rule aim to protect contractors and keep essential work movingMilitary spouses still face high unemployment, despite years of advocacy and policy effortsThe question isn’t whether the shutdown hurts, but when it will hurt enough to force a deal See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:11:32

Military spouses still face high unemployment,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/14

Despite new legislation and years of advocacy, military spouses still face major hurdles to building portable, sustainable careers. Joining the program to talk about what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how the ongoing 2025 Career Summit fits into the picture is founder and president of the National Military Spouse Network, Sue Hoppin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:10:25

Shutdown news for federal contractors: A new bill and...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/14

A new bill would guarantee back pay for contract workers after a shutdown, while a fresh class deviation gives agencies more flexibility to continue essential work even when appropriations lapse. We break down both developments with Stephanie Kostro, Executive Vice President for Policy at the Professional Services Council. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:08:07

The question isn’t whether the shutdown hurts, but...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/14

As the government shutdown drags on, missed paychecks, rising health care premiums, and ripple effects across the economy are starting to build pressure on both parties. But no one knows how long it will take before that pressure is strong enough to bring them back to the table. Here to break down the politics, the pain points, and the path forward is deputy news director from Bloomberg Government, Loren Duggan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:09:01

OMB says ‘substantial’ federal employee layoffs have...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/13

The Trump administration warned of more layoffs in the event of a government shutdown. Now it's following through on that ultimatum. Several agencies began sending reduction in force notices just before the holiday weekend. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman joins me with more details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:06:56

CISA's Nick Anderson on defending government networks...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/10

The Cybersecurity and infrastructure Security Agency is hyper focused on its core priorities of defending government networks and critical infrastructure. That's the key message from Nick Anderson, CISA's new Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity, Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday spoke with Anderson as part of our Cyber Leaders Exchange 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:06:50

Federal health insurance premiums to see another...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/10

Federal employees and retirees are headed for yet another year of large increases to their health insurance premiums. The Office of Personnel Management's announcement of the 2026 premiums this week comes just a month ahead of this year's Open Season, but under a government shutdown, some Feds may be feeling more uncertain than usual. Here with the latest is Federal News Network's Drew Friedman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:13:09

AbilityOne expands economic opportunity for people...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/10

The AbilityOne Commission partners with federal agencies to deliver essential services while expanding economic opportunity for people with significant disabilities. As the program evolves, its leaders are working to modernize employment standards and navigate procurement reforms. Here to explain what AbilityOne is and what it isn’t, are Kimberly Zeich, Executive Director of the U.S. AbilityOne Commission, and Robert Hogue, Chairperson of the Commission and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for

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00:08:09

What past shutdowns can teach federal workers and...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/10

The federal government has shut down 22 times since 1976, but only a handful lasted long enough to disrupt paychecks. As furloughs stretch on, lessons from past shutdowns offer practical financial strategies to help federal families stay resilient. With advice on managing through uncertainty, here’s Mike Meese, President of Armed Forces Mutual. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:47:00

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/10

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton What past shutdowns can teach federal workers and veterans about navigating the one we’re in now AbilityOne expands economic opportunity for people with significant disabilities See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:06:58

IRS shutters ‘most operations,’ furloughs employees...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/09

IRS operations were business as usual in the early days of the government shutdown, but with no end in sight for the funding lapse, the agency says it will now have to shutter most of its operations. The agency, however, says that 10s of 1000s of furloughed employees will be paid once the shutdown ends. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman has been covering the story and is here with more See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:06:59

‘The law is the law:’ White House memo on pay for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/09

The White House's new view on the government employee fair treatment Act puts shut down compensation for furloughed employees at risk. But many are already pushing back against what they clearly say is the law. Here with the latest is Federal News Network's Drew Friedman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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