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Former Trump administration officials said the now-revoked Schedule F executive order would improve federal workforce accountability, while a leader at the Partnership for Public Service shared ideas for better, more meaningful workforce reforms.
July 03, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: The Defense Department is taking steps to combat foreign influence in federally-funded scientific research. The time it takes to get a security clearance is holding steady. And a Florida-based small business and its owner will pay more than $7.7 million to settle allegations of False Claims Act violations.
July 03, 2023 -
As a best practice, commercial firms leverage their buying power when acquiring supplies and services to support business operations.
June 30, 2023 -
When the nearly endless debates over the debt ceiling were raging on, the United States didn't look very businesslike to the rest of the world. Internally, though, you never stop hearing that federal agencies should operate more like a business. This is both true and not true, according to my next guest.
June 30, 2023 -
Financial institutions that use the electronic Consent Based SNN Verification system say it's working well, but are balking at a steep increases in fees.
June 30, 2023 -
The reality in America is that millions don't speak English, or English is not their first language. The Health and Human Services Department studied its own efforts to make information and services available to non-English speakers, as part of compliance with the Biden Administration's Executive Order 13-985 on racial equity.
June 29, 2023 -
When you hit that convenience store for a pack of smokes, you might notice the warning sign. That's thanks to my next guest. She produced a settlement in a long running dispute with the tobacco industry about retail signage. For her tenacity and skill, she's a finalist in this year's Service to America Medals program.
June 29, 2023 -
While it is not uncommon for Congress to intervene when federal programs are not serving the public interest, it is unfortunate that a new law must be considered to fix the misguided implementation of "eIVES."
June 29, 2023 -
Virginia officials under Republican Governor Glen Youngkin have launched a reform of the state's regulatory system. The new Office of Regulatory Management covers all agencies. It requires them to do detailed economic reviews of proposed regulations.
June 28, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast, Department of Homeland Security employees get a nice surprise ahead of Independence Day.
June 28, 2023 -
The budget guidance hews closely to the National Cyber Strategy, directing agencies to continue to focus their resources on "zero trust" architectures, as well as requirements for critical infrastructure.
June 27, 2023 -
Portrait gallery of Tom Temin's 4th annual Motorcycle Ride for Charity Friday, June 23.
June 27, 2023 -
The Agricultural Research Service has broken ground on a big new facility at the University of Kentucky. It's known as the Forage-Animal Production Research Unit.
June 27, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast, employees at the Social Security Administration are warning that the agency's workforce challenges have become even more troubling.
June 27, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the General Services Administration’s Login.gov service continues to be in the crosshairs of House lawmakers.
June 26, 2023