Federal News Countdown: Underwhelming reform, Lame-duck Congress

Bob Woods, founder and president of Topside Consulting, counts down the week's top stories with Francis Rose.

Bob Woods, founder and president of Topside Consulting, counts down the week’s top stories with Francis Rose.

Guests on the Federal News Countdown:

  • Bob Woods, Founder and President, Topside Consulting
  • Francis Rose, host, In Depth

Bob Woods’ stories:

#3 US agencies struggle vs. cyberattacks (Washington Post)

#2 Passing the gavels on Capitol Hill (FCW)

#1 VA reform in a word: Underwhelming (Arizona Republic)

Francis Rose’s stories:

#3 Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe to retire (Federal News Radio)

#2 OMB, GSA winning over those skeptical of measuring back-office functions (Federal News Radio)

#1 Government funding tops list for lame- duck Congress (Federal News Radio)

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