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Too many veterans fail to thrive after they leave the military. It's called employment instability. Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke with an expert on military transitioning. Bill Toti is a highly decorated former Navy captain, who, among other things, skippered a submarine. Later he found success in high-ranking positions at technology companies. Now, he's the author of a new book, "From CO to CEO." The book is full of ideas for how to transition successfully out the military.
September 21, 2023 -
The Senate voted 50-46 on Tuesday to confirm VA Chief of Staff Tanya Bradsher to serve as the department’s deputy secretary. Bradsher is the first woman to hold this title at the VA.
September 12, 2023 -
The opioid scourge is as much a rural as an urban problem. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of Health and Human Services, has spent five years and hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to rural health services providers to help battle a nearly overwhelming problem. For its work, the HRSA team leading the effort has been named a finalist in the Service to America Medals program. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with two members in-studio: HRSA's Rural Strategic Initiatives Director, Megan Meacham and Team Lead Sarah O'Donnell.
September 08, 2023 -
Alan Thompson, the CIO, and Justin Black, the CTO, of the House of Representatives were among the federal IT executives leaving their positions over the summer.
September 05, 2023 -
Carolyn Hightower has devoted her career to helping others. Specifically helping victims of terrorism and crime. Today, she's deputy director of the Office on Trafficking in Persons and a finalist in this year's Service to America Medals Program.
August 31, 2023 -
Deborah Sills, former global leader for Deloitte's Government and Public Sector practice, joins host Aileen Black on this week's Leaders and Legends, to discuss the keys to effective leadership.
August 29, 2023 -
Federal News Network and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission hosted a panel reflecting on the vision of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, and how agencies are still carrying forward and expanding on its promises.
August 28, 2023 -
Two young State Department foreign affairs officers helped secure recent releases of Americans held in by foreign countries. That fact has landed them as finalists in this year's Service to America Medals program, aka "the Sammies." Fletcher Schoen developed the negotiation strategy for basketball player Brittney Griner, among others. And Jennifer Harkins was instrumental in the 2022 release of nine Americans held by Venezuela.
August 24, 2023 -
I speak with Dr. Makenzie Lystrup, Center Director, Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD.
August 18, 2023 -
I spoke with Dr. James Kenyon, Center Director, Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
August 18, 2023 -
Ever get a cut and use cotton gauze to wipe it up? Cotton gauze is just cotton gauze, right? Not to my next guest. He developed new cotton fabrics that have proven more effective in trauma care and other medical requirements than the traditional ones. In fact, his invention is the first new medical gauze in 50 years.
August 17, 2023 -
It doesn't have boiling flasks or people in white coats, but a lot happens in the Procurement Innovation Lab (PIL) operated by the Homeland Security Department.
August 15, 2023 -
Please join Federal News Network and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a special event on Aug. 21, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
August 11, 2023 -
She's a successful State Department negotiator dealing with the United Nations, no less. She's a lifelong athlete, excelling in several sports including rock climbing. And, she conducts her life from a wheelchair. Sofija Korac just received national recognition for work on behalf of people with disabilities.
August 11, 2023 -
Maybe Ron DeSantis knew what he meant to say, but gosh, his throat-slit comment was way off the mark.
August 07, 2023