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This morning on the Federal Drive:
  • What's holding up progress in DHS contracting? We get an inside look,
  • FEMA's former director, Michael Brown, joins us with a few transition tips,
  • and the danger level for USGS workers is a little lower, now that they have a new unmanned drone. We get the buzz about it.
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    This afternoon on the Daily Debrief we have the best of the best. Tune in to see who was picked for our Best of program!
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    Fixing the hiring crisis

    One Senator says the federal hiring system is in crisis, and something needs to be done.
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    Housing aid bill faces veto by President Bush

    Democrats' plans to help hundreds of thousands of homeowners struggling with rising subprime mortgage rates and plummeting house values could be sidetracked by President Bush's threatened veto and the backing of many congressional Republicans.
    May 9th - 4:57am | Read More

    Issa joins in calling for Bloch resignation

    The chorus grows calling for the Special Counsel to step down.
    May 9th - 7:42am | Read More

    Preparing for Those Changes

    Does implementing IPv6 mean you should be getting ready to get rid of IPv4? Not necessarily!
    May 5th - 7:53am | Read More
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      Need the Info
      Labor Department wants more info from union officials
    • Loading Up
      Loading Up
      Pentagon proceeding cautiously on potential aid drop
    • Step One
      Step One
      Report: US lacks plan to counter terrorist messages

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    Issa joins in calling for Bloch resignation
    updated: May 9th - 7:41am
    The chorus grows calling for the Special Counsel to step down.  Read more...


    Fixing the hiring crisis
    updated: May 9th - 4:21am
    Senator says the federal hiring system is in crisis, and something needs to be done.   Read more...


    Scorecards and security clearances
    updated: May 8th - 10:00am
    OMB's Clay Johnson tells FederalNewsRadio more about both.  Read more...


    Davis calls for Bloch resignation
    updated: May 7th - 3:33pm
    A local congressman calls on the embattled Special Counsel to step down.  Read more...


    Pres. Bush nominates new slate for open seats at FEC
    updated: May 7th - 2:00pm
    Agency can't make quorum without new commissioners.  Read more...


    Today's Federal Headlines

    Families will make case for vaccine link to autism
    updated: 22 minutes ago
    The Institute of Medicine said in 2004 there was no credible evidence to show that vaccines containing the preservative thimerosal led to autism in children. But thousands of families have a different take based on personal experience.  Read more...


    Stamp prices up Monday
    updated: 35 minutes ago
    An extra penny for your thoughts.  Read more...


    Congress divided on energy plan
    updated: 43 minutes ago
    As millions of people approach the summer vacation season under the threat of $4-per-gallon gasoline, Congress is scrambling to respond. But don't wait for anything that will drive down prices at the pump.  Read more...


    President calls Jenna's wedding 'spectacular'
    updated: May 11th - 7:19pm
    President Bush spent months joking about being a father of the bride, but on Sunday he was downright wistful about giving his daughter Jenna away to her longtime beau.  Read more...


    President Bush wishes mothers a happy day
    updated: May 11th - 12:04am
    President Bush, who often jokes about being sure to listen to his mother, will be with her on Mother's Day _ the day after celebrating the wedding of his daughter Jenna.  Read more...


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