Radio Interviews
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With a response that took less than a minute, DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano seemingly put to rest a debate that has been lingering in Washington for years. She told House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie…
May 18, 2009 -
The President’s nominee to become Census Bureau Director has made some noteworthy promises, and he’s not even confirmed yet. Amid concerns about politicization of the 2010 census, Dr. Robert Groves says if he’s pressured to…
May 18, 2009 -
John Ely Executive Director for Procurement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Department of Homeland Security (DHS) May 18th and 20th
May 18, 2009 -
The Smithsonian museums will come alive this Friday. The new movie, “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian,” opens that day. Many scenes from the movie were shot at the Air and Space Museum…
May 18, 2009 -
The president wants to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay, but where those detainees will be relocated is still up in the air. One possible place mentioned is Northern Virginia. Democratic Congressman Jim Moran joins…
May 18, 2009 -
We told you last week about a new bill to beef up whistleblower protections in government, but Professor Bob Turner says the legislation could undermine national security and endanger the liberty of Americans. Professor Turner…
May 18, 2009 -
Written by Ruben Gomez Edited by Suzanne Kubota This morning’s federal news as heard on WFED: The Pentagon has set up a three-member task force to review pay for performance in the Defense Department. The…
May 18, 2009 -
Some veterans and some states have been complaining about how federal contractors are providing job opportunities to veterans, and how the Labor Department and Veterans Affairs Department are monitoring compliance with several laws. Two panels…
May 15, 2009 -
A furor on Capitol Hill is the result of a decision by the Homeland Security Department to prohibit border security workers from wearing protective masks during the recent H1N1 virus scare. The House Oversight and…
May 15, 2009 -
Small businesses are no small force to be reckoned with. They generate an estimated 60 to 80 percent of new American jobs. A handful of companies are being recognized during next week’s National Small Business…
May 15, 2009 -
Armed Forces Day is tomorrow. And as we celebrate what the members of our military do each and every day, one organization is making it easier for troops overseas to communicate with their families back…
May 15, 2009 -
Federal agencies were on the front lines responding to the H1N1 swine flu virus. A congressional committee yesterday examined whether those in charge did enough to protect workers responding to the disease. Congressman Stephen Lynch…
May 15, 2009 -
Written by Ruben Gomez Edited by Suzanne Kubota This morning’s federal news as heard on WFED: Detainees at the Guantanamo Bay detention center will again face Bush-era military tribunals. President Obama gave the order to…
May 15, 2009 -
Cyber attacks on federal computer networks are up 40 percent, according to US-CERT. Cyber attacks on critical infrastructure have the potential to paralyze government and industry, and impact the nation’s economy. A panel of cyber…
May 14, 2009 -
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared with President Obama yesterday to announce her chamber’s plans for health care reform. She says a bill will be on the floor by the end of July but offered no…
May 14, 2009