Federal Drive
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It's been one year since the three-member Merit Systems Protection Board had a quorum, after several years without one. A big challenge for the board was clearing a five-year backlog of appeals cases.
March 06, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: The EPA thinks the nation's drinking-water systems need better cyber hygiene. The Senate now has a companion bill that would repeal provisions that limit some feds' Social Security benefits. And the GSA is cleaning out its acquisition closet.
March 06, 2023 -
The idea of a nuclear-powered spacecraft goes back decades. Now it may become reality. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and NASA are teaming up on a demonstration project. They want to see if a nuclear rocket engine could power flight to Mars.
March 03, 2023 -
Continuing its week-long series of interviews with recent Presidential Rank Award winners. Temin's guest for this interview probably knows as much about disasters — and federal responses to them — as anyone.
March 03, 2023 -
The White House recently appointed Loren DeJong Schulman as Associate Director for Performance and Personnel Management at the Office of Management and Budget.
March 03, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: Reports from government employees of race, sex and age discrimination are on the decline. New legislation would create tax benefits for businesses that hire military spouses. And the Air Force liberalizes its tattoo policy.
March 03, 2023 -
Federal employees like the idea of a solid pay boost, but some are skeptical of its chances, or what it will deliver it it does get passed.
March 02, 2023 -
Continuing his series of interviews with the most recent class of Presidential Rank Award winners, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke with someone who's been on his show before. Cara Abercrombie is the former Acting Deputy Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
March 02, 2023