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On this week's Capital Impact show, Bloomberg Government analysts will discuss what to look for when the housing market starts to rebound, and the impact and future of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
July 26, 2012 -
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The federal government now employs more full-time workers with disabilities than it has at any time over the past 20 years, according to a new report from the Office of Personnel Management. President Barack Obama pledged in 2010 to hire 100,00 additional people with disabilities over the next five years. While the Government Accountability Office reported in May the government was not on track to meet that goal, the director of OPM, John Berry, said the new report shows agencies are "moving smartly" toward fulfilling it.
July 26, 2012 -
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Legislation forcing the White House to explain how the across-the-board budget cuts known as sequestration will affect individual agencies is now waiting for President Barack Obama's signature. The Senate unanimously approved the Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012 Wednesday, which requires the administration to detail within 30 days how the $1.2 trillion over 10 years in automatic cuts will be applied. The House passed its version of the bill last week in a 414-2 vote.
July 26, 2012 -
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On the Federal Drive show blog, you can listen to the interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day and links to additional resources.
July 26, 2012 -
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Senate Bill 3285 would grant Russia permanent normal trade status, requiring the U.S. to provide Russia with tariff and trade treatment that's no less beneficial than what the U.S. applies to any other country with the same status.
July 26, 2012 -
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The Morning Federal Newscast is a daily compilation of the stories you hear Federal Drive hosts Tom Temin and Emily Kopp discuss throughout the show each day. The Newscast is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com users more information about the stories you hear on the air. Today's news includes new efforts to help troops ease back into civilian life with special "reverse boot camp training" and a new law allowing veterans to use their military training to satisfy requirements for non-military jobs.
July 26, 2012 -
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Education Secretary Arne Duncan said the furloughs would address tighter budgets caused by sequestration. He also discussed other possible effects, including reductions in contracting. Wednesday's hearing represented the first time members of Congress have closely examined the effects across-the-board spending cuts could have on civilian agencies.
July 26, 2012 -
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The National Protection and Programs Directorate said it would not put a contractor communication guidance in place that would have required agency leaders to answer 15 questions before meeting with companies. Industry experts said the draft guidance would have had a chilling effect on agency-contractor communication.
July 26, 2012 -
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The secretaries of the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs testified about how the two agencies are collaborating to make it easier for military members to return to civilian life. Members of the Armed Services and Veterans Affairs House committees questioned them about various programs designed to help the process.
July 26, 2012 -
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On the In Depth show blog, you can listen to the interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day and links to additional resources.
July 26, 2012 -
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The U.S. Postal Service may be overlooking a potential source of revenue, according to a report from its inspector general. Offering nonpostal services presents several challenges, but it may also be a viable option for the struggling institution, the report concluded.
July 25, 2012 -
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OPM has requested agencies review their pay scales and decide whether to make adjustments for fiscal 2013.
July 25, 2012 -
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The State Department has a gap in its work force. It has too few experienced, mid-level career foreign service employees. It's the result of several factors...and it's a serious problem.
July 25, 2012 -
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A government cyber initiative has funded a project to scan smart phones. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency or DARPA paid for start-up Duo Security to develop an app to scan smart phones for vulnerable…
July 25, 2012
