Radio Interviews
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The Defense Business Board’s task group examining the National Security Personnel System convenes a second day of hearings at the Hyatt Arlington hotel in Rosslyn this morning, this time to hear comments from DoD staff…
June 26, 2009 -
As we’ve been telling you, the Association of Government Accountants held its annual conference this week. These kinds of conferences are known for their breakfast get-togethers but one organization attending the event decided to do…
June 26, 2009 -
Money from the stimulus package is starting to arrive in states across the U.S. but where is the money going? Congressman Gerry Connolly of Virginia has developed an interactive map on his website tracking where…
June 26, 2009 -
Written by Ruben Gomez and Tom Temin Edited by Suzanne Kubota This morning’s federal news as heard on WFED: Thousands of federal workers on their way to bigger pensions. Federal Times reports that the House…
June 26, 2009 -
Written by Ruben Gomez and Jane Norris Edited by Suzanne Kubota This morning’s federal news as heard on WFED: The House is again trying to cure the FERS flu. Lawmakers have added language to the…
June 25, 2009 -
Yesterday, the Harris Corporation held a Cyberspace Power Lunch at the National Press Club to go over what to expect in the cyber czar’s first 100 days. Three experts were on hand to provide the…
June 24, 2009 -
The old excuse “this is how we’ve always done it” doesn’t apply to one agency, says Wendell Shingler, former Executive Director of the National Incident Response Unit at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and former Director…
June 24, 2009 -
Written by Ruben Gomez Edited by Suzanne Kubota This morning’s federal news as heard on WFED: Defense Secretary Robert Gates has formally ordered the creation of a new military cyber command. It’ll coordinate the Pentagon’s…
June 24, 2009 -
Last week we brought you highlights of a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight hearing about new whistleblower legislation. Federal News Radio’s Max Cacas was there and reported on the legislation. Bill…
June 23, 2009 -
Chris Dorobek Co-Anchor, Daily Debrief FederalNewsRadio June 22nd, 2009
June 22, 2009 -
Written by Ruben Gomez Edited by Suzanne Kubota This morning’s federal news as heard on WFED: The president signs a bill today that will bring major changes to your federal Thrift Savings Plan. The measure…
June 22, 2009 -
Listen 6/26 - Hosts Diana Veilleux and Jannika Cannon will be joined by Bob Lavigna, Vice President, and Janelle Callahan, Program Associate, of the Partnership for Public Service to discuss the Best Places to Work Survey 2009 and website tools for the survey.
June 20, 2009 -
Health care reform is being driven by many factors, including the worsening health of the population. Many of the health problems citizens have are a result of what they eat. Dr. David Kessler, former head…
June 19, 2009 -
The Army’s Future Combat Systems program is transitioning to a Brigade Combat Team Modernization Strategy, according Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Peter Chiarelli. The new strategy is expected to enhance network capabilities and use advancing…
June 19, 2009 -
How will the federal government strengthen the procurement system? The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement recently held a hearing on this topic. Subcommittee Chairwoman Diane Watson (D-Ca.) joins…
June 19, 2009