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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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 —…
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…