Federal Drive
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Debt ceiling, debt ceiling, debt ceiling. It's all you've heard from members of Congress and those who cover it. Now that all parties involved have come to an agreement to raise it, what does it mean for federal agency budgets?
June 05, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: TikTok has been banned again, this time for federal contractors. Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants to play 20 questions with DoD contractors over their pricing practices. And a new bill would strengthen a VA program that supports caregivers of veterans injured in the line of duty.
June 05, 2023 -
A bipartisan resolution aims to bring more evidence-based policy making to Congress. It would establish a commission to, in the words of the sponsors, "facilitate the integration of robust data in the legislative process."
June 02, 2023 -
Few people can boast 50 years of federal service. But Federal Drive host Tom Temin's guest started as a page in Congress in 1972 and he never left. He is no longer a page, of course. Now he is the building services coordinator for the House office buildings, an employee of the Architect of the Capitol.
June 02, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: It's a mixed-bag in May for the Thrift Savings Plan. President Biden picks an Air Force Lt. Gen. to lead the Defense Intelligence Agency. And Houston leads the nation in dogs biting letter carriers.
June 02, 2023 -
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) will aid FEMA in feeding disaster victims. The DLA's troop-support unit acquires the rations used by troops the world over. Now it has created what it calls the Survivor Daily Ration for use by FEMA.
June 01, 2023 -
Region Six of the EPA encompasses 15% of the U.S. land area. But it accounts for 25% of enforcement actions by the EPA. The region covers five states and 66 tribal nations. It also includes many oil and gas fields, chemical plants, and paper factories.
June 01, 2023 -
Series on BOP, the worst place to work in the federal government, sparks a lot of feedback
June 01, 2023