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Yvonne Mattocks, the production manager and coordinator of a new health program offered to federal agencies, joined the Federal Drive to discuss why healthier employees are happier.
August 18, 2011 -
Customs and Border Protection will send investigators to field offices run by the Department of Homeland Security inspector general. The probes will focus on alleged corruption at U.S. borders.
August 17, 2011 -
The Defense Intelligence Agency wants the \"revolving door\" between government and industry to swing both ways, making it easier for employees to return to the agency after they\'ve left. DIA Deputy Director David Shedd said a new entry-exit program is just getting off the ground to meet the changing needs of its newer — and younger — workforce. This story is part of Federal News Radio\'s ongoing coverage of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, \"9/11: A Government Changed.\"
August 17, 2011 -
Jacques Gansler is the former undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics.
August 17, 2011 -
Federal Times senior writers Steve Losey and Sean Reilly look at the laundry list of hits feds and retirees may be asked to take and what it would mean to your time in government, your pay and your pension.
August 17, 2011 -
Erik Wasson, a staff writer with The Hill newspaper, joined the Federal Drive with a look at what the super committee will do when it gets down to business.
August 17, 2011 -
Kevin Plexico, a vice president at market research firm Deltek, joined the Federal Drive to discuss the future of agency IT budgets.
August 17, 2011 -
On today\'s Federal Drive: VA\'s new social media policy, the Army restarts its cloud email migration and more buyouts at federal agencies.
August 17, 2011 -
The Pentagon will issue a strategic management plan by the end of August highlighting the services and agencies\' plans and milestones to cut costs from back-office functions. DoD Deputy Chief Management Officer Beth McGrath said there are seven main areas DoD will review, including IT infrastructure, acquisition and the workforce. McGrath already is conducting reviews of the first set of efficiency initiatives that began this year.
August 17, 2011 -
GAO will offer lump sum payments worth up to $25,000, as part of its workforce reduction plan. The agency is acting in anticipation of a smaller fiscal 2012 budget.
August 16, 2011 -
A list of federal agencies that considered or offered buyouts and early retirements in 2011.
August 16, 2011 -
Jim McAleese, of McAleese and Associates, joined the Federal Drive to discuss how the super committee\'s deficit cuts could affect the Defense Department\'s budget and its acquisition.
August 16, 2011 -
Sandy Johnson, the executive editor of the Center for Public Integrity, joined the Federal Drive to discuss how the various reputations and relationships among the lawmakers on the super committee bodes for a compromise deal.
August 16, 2011 -
In contrast to media reports predicting radical changes to military retirement, DoD said there are no immediate plans to change the retirement system.
August 16, 2011 -
Secretary John McHugh announced the creation of a new commission to revamp the part of the Army that prepares, trains, educates and supports troops. He said this part of the service has not been significantly update for 30 years.
August 15, 2011