Federal Drive
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In today's Federal Newscast: Powerful Virginia lawmakers, of all stripes, are making a final pitch to land the new FBI HQ in their state. Some GOP Congressmen are asking FEMA's top manager about COVID-related decisions. And OPM has selected finalists for the Presidential Management Fellows Program.
February 14, 2023 -
It's 2023, and at least the Interior Department, thousands of employees use floppy-disk era passwords.
February 13, 2023 -
The new Congress might have been a bit slow getting started, but now it's making up for lost time. A whole tray of bills having to do with the federal workforce and retirees has popped up in recent days.
February 13, 2023 -
Between follow-up to the pandemic, DoD's need to expand the defense industrial base, and the administration's desire to foster new businesses, it's a busy time for the Small Business Administration.
February 13, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: The Transportation Security Administration’s use of facial recognition comes under congressional scrutiny. The Government Printing Office moves to adopt 19 suggestions to make federal information easier to access digitally. And the Pentagon releases a report on the quality of life for military families.
February 13, 2023 -
The Association of Commercial Space Professionals, who at the end of February 2023 are hosting a Space Regulatory Bootcamp.
February 10, 2023 -
Elections are operated by local officials. So methods vary all over the country. At the federal level, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission encourages innovation each year with a program called the Clearinghouse Awards.
February 10, 2023 -
Political appointees often leave an administration after the first two years. The pace of departures from the Biden administration at two years is happening at a quickening pace.
February 10, 2023