Management

• CSC buys cybersecurity firm

  The Washington Business Journal reports that VRL is a privately-held cyber threat intelligence company. It will become part of CSC\'s global cybersecurity business.

  Federal Drive

  October 05, 2010
• North Korea Cites US Threat as Reason to Expand Nuclear Arsenal

  At the United Nations last week, Vice Foreign Minister Pak Kil Yon said that North Korea would continue to expand its nuclear arsenal in order to deter what it perceives as American and South Korean aggression in the region. He said North Korea has vowed to strengthen its nuclear arsenal because of the threat from the United States, and that as long as U.S. nuclear aircraft carriers sail around North Korea, the country\'s nuclear deterrent should not be abandoned but strengthened further. Pak\'s statement is somewhat discordant compared to recent North Korean behavior that promotes an international environment of reduced tension while leadership issues are deliberated in Pyongyang.

  Management

  October 05, 2010
• GTSI suspended from acquiring new business

  Learn more about the SBA\'s action against the government contractor

  Technology

  October 04, 2010
• OMB Watch: Obama rulemaking agenda shift from predecessor

  Learn more from a recent OMB Watch report

  Budget

  October 04, 2010
• Energy tests out hydrogen cars

  The Department of Energy is testing out new hydrogen technology. Learn more about it through Federal News Radio\'s Greening of Government series.

  Facilities/Construction

  October 04, 2010
• What is the U.S. Cyber Challenge?

  Host Mark Amtower interviews Karen Evans, Director, U.S. Cyber Challenge, on cybersecurity issues. October 4, 2010

  Amtower Off-Center

  October 04, 2010
• What is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Branch?

  Ellen Herbst, Director, National Technical Information Service and Lieutenant Commander Holly D. Jablonski, Chief, Officer Recruiting Branch about the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration October 1, 2010 (Encore presentation)

  Fed Access

  October 04, 2010
• Federalizing the FPS: AFGE weighs in

  Reform is on the way for the FPS, an agency responsible for security at over 9,000 federal facilities and courthouses. AFGE\'s David Wright says the move is very welcome for his members.

  Federal Drive

  October 04, 2010
• USPS puts green on the road

  The first electric vehicle joined the Postal Service fleet in 1899, more than 100 years ago, after proving to be more efficient than a horse and buggy. USPS\'s Sam Pulcrano tells us how that tradition carries on today.

  Federal Drive

  October 04, 2010
• UAV Attacks May Have Pre-empted Terrorist Planning

  The Pakistan Army dismissed reports that a surge in US unmanned aerial vehicle strikes on Islamist militants in northwest Pakistan disrupted planning for Mumbai-style attacks in European cities. A military spokesman said there is no information or intelligence that militants were plotting attacks. However, US and international media reported the UAV attacks pre-empted militant planning for attacks in London, and cities in France and Germany, similar to the November 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India. Potential damage avoided is a good news event for the US that produces many ripple effects in a terrorist community.

  Management

  October 04, 2010
• USPS seeks innovative, legislative relief for financial woes

  The Postal Service is reeling from the decision by the Postal Rate Commission not to increase the price to mail a letter. USPS was hoping to use the rate hike to help close the $7 billion deficit it faces this year. The service continues to face reduced volume, more people using the Internet and legal barriers to changing key parts of its business mode.

  Budget

  October 04, 2010
• The Greening of Government: GSA changing the face of its fleet

  The agency purchased more than 9,000 alternative fuel cars in 2010 and plans more in 2011 and beyond. GSA estimates $40 million in savings and the prevention of 340 million pounds of greenhouse gas from entering the atmosphere over the next seven years because of the purchases.

  Budget

  October 04, 2010
• Survey: Feds unaware of green progress

  A Federal News Radio survey of federal employees and contractors found most are optimistic about reducing the government\'s carbon footprint, but not many believe the efforts are making a difference. About 40 percent of the respondents say President Obama\'s executive order to reduce energy usage is a lot of talk and not a lot of action, and 73 percent are not familiar with their agency\'s sustainability plan.

  Budget

  October 04, 2010
• Tips to make your agency more green

  Federal News Radio has compiled a list of dos and don\'ts when it comes to making your agency or company more green.

  Facilities/Construction

  October 01, 2010