Radio Interviews

  • This week federal workers killed while performing their duties will receive honors on the Senate floor. It’s part of an ongoing series of speeches in Delaware Senator Ted Kaufman‘s “Great Feds” initiative. The project is…

    July 07, 2009
  • Written by Jane Norris and Ruben Gomez Edited by Suzanne Kubota This morning’s federal news as heard on WFED: Will federal employees get more than a 2% raise next year? The House Appropriations Committee will…

    July 07, 2009
  • Dr. Robert Childs Senior Director IRM College July 13th and July 15th

    July 06, 2009
  • Some big changes have happened recently in the world of new media at the Pentagon. Social media sites are available again to members of the military; blogging is being encouraged; and the official presence of…

    July 06, 2009
  • Mark Bisnow Guy Timberlake July 6th, 2009

    July 06, 2009
  • Transparency is catching with citizens as well as agencies, and the administration is anxious to tell its story. Last week Federal CIO Vivek Kundra sat down for an internet-only discussion of transparency with citizens from…

    July 06, 2009
  • The Recovery Act allocates $48-billion dollars for transportation projects, but how are states addressing the reporting requirements that go along with using this money? Jack Basso is the director of Program Finance and Management for…

    July 06, 2009
  • The American Business or Stevie Awards recognize innovative projects within organizations. This year a slew of federal agencies and contractors are getting honors for their work. Michael Gallagher is the President and Founder of the…

    July 06, 2009
  • Written by Ruben Gomez Edited by Suzanne Kubota This morning’s federal news as heard on WFED: The Department of Justice has joined a whistleblower fraud case against contracting giant SAIC and two former Navy officials.…

    July 06, 2009
  • The Independence Day Edition Other Stories We’re Following Edited by Suzanne Kubota Congress Considers Crediting Unused Sick Leave (WashingtonPost) Federal ‘Organic’ Label’s Integrity Under Fire (WashingtonPost) SSA to monitor social media sites (FCW) Metro red…

    July 03, 2009
  • The IRS is knocking on your door. But this time they’re not collecting money. A new tax law is giving up to $1,500 dollars to homeowners, but there’s a catch: You have to make your…

    July 02, 2009
  • The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Act was written 20 years ago. The Congressional author of the Act was Joe DioGuardi, a practicing accountant and former Congressman. He says the act has not been implemented as…

    July 01, 2009
  • Paying for college can create a pile of debt. But for others, their bank accounts won’t be running dry. The post 9/11 GI Bill is giving some military dependents — including spouses and children —…

    July 01, 2009
  • Consumer lending continues to lag in this sluggish economy, but the Small Business Administration is trying to insulate thousands of veterans-turned-business owners. SBA’s Patriot Express loan program has lent more than $315-million dollars to give…

    July 01, 2009