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People are the key to a successful cybersecurity strategy, say experts. The Partnership for Public Service took a look at the Federal cybersecurity workforce, and what they found about the state of the workforce –…
You’re driving a cooler and more eco-friendly federal fleet today, at least when it comes to air conditioning. That’s in part because of 26-year old Kristen Taddonio. Her work as Director of Climate Choice at…
Despite the troubled economy more of you are taking time to volunteer. You put in 8.1 Billion hours last year. That number comes from the government-run Corporation for National and Community Service. Dr. Bob Grimm…
Written by Jane Norris & Ruben Gomez Edited by Suzanne Kubota This morning’s federal news as heard on WFED: OPM Director John Berry is changing Human Resources and he wants your ideas. Government Executive reports…
The report last week of Osama Bin Laden’s son possibly dying in an attack by an unmanned aircraft is the latest target attributed to a drone. The Air Force wants to add more unmanned aircraft…
The E-Verify program requires Citizenship and Immigration Services to cooperate and share information with the Social Security Administration. The House Oversight Subcommittee checked up on how they’re doing at a hearing last week that included…
The Federal response to the Katrina disaster is still under scrutiny, nearly four years later. The House Transportation Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management brought in new FEMA Director Craig Fugate to…
The government is constantly looking for innovative ways to recruit new talent. The Roosevelt Scholars Act would give graduate students up to $60,000 per year in exchange for three to five years of service with…
Your TSP account is looking a lot healthier lately, if you’re in the equity funds. The C, S, and I funds are all heading north as it looks like the economy may be recovering. Gary…
The Defense Department is starting plans to transfer or dispose of $3 billion dollars worth of in-theater property and equipment. Dan Goure is a military analyst with the Lexington Institute.
Written by Ruben Gomez Edited by Emily Jarvis This morning’s federal news as heard on WFED: Rehiring federal retirees would be easier under the Senate’s version of the Defense Authorization Bill. The measure passed last…
The Defense Logistics Agency is rolling out the blankets and cots, loading up on fuel, and stocking food all in preparation for this year’s hurricane season. Recently, the agency conducted a mock exercise with FEMA…
Written by Jane Norris and Phil Vogel Edited by Suzanne Kubota This morning’s federal news as heard on WFED: Federal Employees may be feeling a lot sicker soon, especially those under the Federal Employee Retirement…