Congress
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A couple of closely contested congressional races are taking place in districts rich in federal contracts, such as Virginia's 10th and its $14 billions in federal bacon. Matt Hummer, Govini's director of analytics, joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin to offer insight.
November 04, 2016 -
In today's Top Federal Headlines, the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research has a major shortage of in-house talent.
November 04, 2016 -
Defense-minded voters have been left with relatively little to go on as the nation nears the end of a presidential campaign that’s included only scant discussion of military issues.
October 31, 2016 -
Congress, at least some members, are getting nervous as the election approaches. Could there be another October surprise to send the election careening this way or that? Roll Call Senior Editor David Hawkings joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin for a two week look out.
October 25, 2016 -
The crucial partnership on military basics between the Defense Department and Congress is badly frayed, and the military will be the worse for it.
October 13, 2016 -
As the noisy election campaign rumbles on, Capitol Hill Republicans and Democrats are eyeing one another in preparation for that lame duck session. David Hawkings, senior editor at Roll Call, is a student of the lame duck. He tells Federal Drive with Tom Temin how this years version is likely to play out.
October 11, 2016 -
Congress did what it had to do minimally to keep the government open. But its work is far from finished, even if it is scattering to the four corners for the remainder of the campaign season. David Hawkings, senior editor of Roll Call, joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin for an update on the averted shutdown.
October 04, 2016 -
When the IRS's major union and its taxpayer advocate agree something is a bad idea, maybe it's time to take another look.
September 28, 2016 -
Not many bills pass the House unanimously. But this one did and in the Senate. It would make federal agencies help native American tribes establish the infrastructure they need to support rising tourism. Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) sponsored the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience tells Federal Drive with Tom Temin what the bill would do.
September 27, 2016 -
Living in the Washington, D.C. area is like being in a bull's eye. What scares locals the most? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it's a five-day congressional work week.
September 27, 2016 -
Imagine the new National Museum of African American History and Culture closing just a week after its gala opening!
September 26, 2016 -
Government by continuing resolution is no fun for anyone. Plans get put on hold, strategies stall. And it's hard for contractors when the government holds back, afraid to overspend what might be appropriated. Larry Allen, president of Allen Federal Business Partners, tells Federal Drive with Tom Temin that early on a CR can have some benefits.
September 26, 2016 -
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter expressed deep displeasure with the congressional budgeting process Thursday, calling it “deplorable” that the government seems poised to begin a new fiscal year under a continuing resolution for the eighth year in a row.
September 23, 2016 -
Congress could conceivably avoid a government shutdown come Sept. 30. The Senate and House are actually at work on a continuing resolution to last through the election and into a lame duck session. They want to go home early and get back to the campaign trail. Roll Call Senior Editor David Hawkings shares the latest on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
September 20, 2016 -
The Army is reexamining the cases of at least 73 soldiers who it kicked out under other-than-honorable circumstances between 2009 and 2015 because it may have run afoul of a federal law intended to help ensure troops aren’t punished for mental health issues.
September 19, 2016