Tom Temin

  • To judge the progress of cybersecurity preparedness in the federal government, you've got to take a long-term view. One person who's been tracking cybersecurity and cyber education for more than 20 years, Alan Paller, director of research at the SANS Institute joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

    June 24, 2016
  • The Federal Headlines is a daily compilation of the stories you hear discussed on Federal News Radio each day. It is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com readers more information about the stories heard on the radio. In today’s news, another federal official pleaded guilty to corruption charges surrounding the Glenn Defense Marine Asia case and more federal agencies can now move to the ‪‎cloud‬.

    June 24, 2016
  • A powerful driver of federal acquisition policy is suspicion the government isn't getting the absolute lowest prices vendors have to offer.

    June 24, 2016
  • As a federal employee. you were taught to not break the rules. Suppose a boss orders you do do something that violates a federal practice or rule? If you refuse, you could face discipline, and it will all be legal. The U.S. Court of Appeals just said so. How's that? For some explanation, Federal Drive with Tom Temin turns to federal employment attorney Lynne Bernabei of Bernabei and Kabat.

    June 23, 2016
  • Each year, congressional Democrats and Republicans look to settle their differences on the baseball diamond. More accrurately, they raise money for charity through ticket sales to what might be described as less and major-league grade ball-playing. The 2016 Congressional Baseball game takes place tonight at Nationals Park in Southeast D.C. Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) is manager of the Republican Team. He told Federal News Radio's Eric White on Federal Drive with Tom Temin about the game's history and what players to watch out for.

    June 23, 2016
  • Figuring out your annuity under the various federal benefits program can be complicated. So complicated, the government often gets it wrong. If you think your payments are too low, it’s worthwhile checking and filing a complaint. Tammy Flanagan, senior benefits director at the National Institute of Transition Planning. shares more on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

    June 23, 2016
  • The FBI is the lead investigating agency in the Orlando, Florida mass shooting. Less visible is that the FBI also provides a range of services to victims of terrorism and mass violent crimes. Services include crisis canines and a victims assistance webpage. Kathryn Turman, assistant director of the FBI's office of victims assistance, shares what's going on in Orlando on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

    June 23, 2016
  • The Federal Headlines is a daily compilation of the stories you hear discussed on Federal News Radio each day. It is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com readers more information about the stories heard on the radio. In today’s news, what kind of Cost of Live Adjustment can Social Security beneficiaries expect in 2017? Plus, GSA releases new rule regarding what transactional data contractors will need to keep track of.

    June 23, 2016
  • The Federal Headlines is a daily compilation of the stories you hear discussed on Federal News Radio each day. It is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com readers more information about the stories heard on the radio. In today’s news, the House has reauthorized the Office of Special Counsel for another five years.

    June 22, 2016
  • Most of the attention focused on the Veterans Affairs Department in the last couple of years has had to do with firing people. Giving VA more flexibility to demote or get rid of people who perform poorly. But now a bill looks at something a little more positive: how to recruit and hire top talent at VA. Tim McManus, the vice president for education at the Partnership for Public Service has studied the bill, and joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin with analysis of H.R. 5526.

    June 22, 2016
  • Marine Corps graduates of the USMC Command and Staff college have a new opportunity for continuing education. That's thanks to a partnership between the Corps and the American University. James Goldgeier, dean of AU's School of International Service, tells Federal Drive with Tom Temin distance learning classes will give officers the chance to get new perspectives on modern warfare.

    June 22, 2016
  • The agency caught heat for how long it took to issue the rules. Now it's uncorked an industry ready to pop.

    June 22, 2016
  • The U.S. Naval Academy is preparing officers for conflict on the next battlefield with a cybersecurity major.

    June 21, 2016