Federal Drive interviews – June 13

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All this week, Federal News Radio is looking at how the federal government spends $500 billion a year on goods and services. Rules and regulations are supposed to help the government make the smartest, fairest purchases.

But they are so complex and convoluted at times that they can be a minefield. Today we’re exploring federal acquisition rules. For Woods,it’s a full-time pursuit

This interview is part of the week-long special series Inside the World’s Biggest Buyer.

Bob Cusack — Managing Editor, The Hill Newspaper

It can’t be a very pleasant week for Attorney General Eric Holder. He’s being bombarded by tough questions from Senators about his handling of the investigation into Fast and Furious, a failed gunwalking program along the southern border. GOP lawmakers are trying to hold him in contempt of Congress or urging him to resign. Plus the AG is facing questions over national security leaks that seem to flatter the president. And did we mention the fights with several governors over voting laws? So what effect does the political and media attention have on an agency?

Related story: Republicans want outside prosecutor to probe leaks

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