Testing and evaluating federal programs might be an old idea, but it’s getting a new lease on life. Agencies are using testing and evaluation earlier in the process, and that’s gaining support as a potential fix for longstanding problems. For instance, the Defense and Homeland Security departments are pushing project managers to test weapons and other new technology early in the acquisition lifecycle. Federal News Radio’s Executive Editor Jason Miller joined Tom Temin and Emily Kopp on the Federal Drive to discuss this emerging trend. Read Jason’s related article.

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