The election may be over, but the real work is just beginning. President-elect Obama’s transition team will get to work as soon as today getting up to speed on every issue so that the President…
The Defense Budget far outweighs that of any other agency. So how will it change in the new administration? Dov Zakheim, is the former Under Secretary of Defense, Comptroller, and Chief Financial Officer for the…
There were a lot of promises during the election season about streamlining budgets and making cuts where needed. But how much of that will come to fruition in the next administration and how will it…
Who’s in and who’s out on Capitol Hill? Jodi Schneider, senior editor of Congressional Quarterly, joins us to talk about the election results. Click to hear the interview. Beverly Kirk, anchor of Federal News Today…
Good morning! Let the transitioning begin, eh? Here’s a quick look at what else is going on while you get caught up on all the election news: Most civil service lawmakers win reelection (GovExec) Contractor…
An abbreviated “In Depth” today, so we can bring you The Federal Executive Forum. Status Report: HSPD-12 The HSPD-12 card deadline has come and gone, and the results are mixed. Karen Evans, Administrator of E-Government…
As the election season comes to a close, the transition period to a new administration begins. John Palguta, vice president for policy at the Partnership for Public Service, joins us to talk about what federal…
The economy will probably be at the top of the next administration’s agenda, but how will the new President deal with the mortgage problems that led to the financial downturn in the first place? Alex…
We’re learning about problems with voting machines in Virginia. CNN’s Bob Constantini joins us live with details. Click to hear the interview.
Voter turnout is expected to be extremely high today. With that in mind, the Justice Department is sending out more than 800 people to keep an eye on the election in 23 states. Debra Roth,…
Are Congressional hearings affecting how the Food and Drug Administration does its work? FederalNewsRadio commentator Lurita Doan has a prescription for the Hill. Click to hear the interview.
Jim Schweiter, Of Counsel, McKenna Long & Aldridge, November 4th, 2008
Welcome to Election Day, 2008! Washington, DC, Area Dismissal or Closure Procedures (OPM memo) Agencies end fiscal 2008 with higher management marks (GovExec) CRS warns against destruction of Web pages, records (FCW) TSA allows ads…
Soft Power, Wounded Warriors, and More Defense Secretary Robert Gates answered questions from the Pentagon Channel recently. Some of the topics included caring for wounded troops, and using “soft power” in the place of military…