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If the shutdown continues, more feds expecting ‘sick outs’
The decision by the Federal Aviation Administration to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 high volume markets beginning this morning, isn't just a re...
Army looks to capitalize on recruitment and retention strength
Like the other military services, the Army has now recovered from the recruiting challenges it faced over the last several years. But even during the...
OPM’s Kupor wants more tech expertise in the federal workforce
The Office of Personnel Management is hinting at some upcoming initiatives aiming to bring more tech talent into the federal workforce. At the same ti...
Pentagon faces backlash for quietly reorganizing its policy shop
Pentagon leaders came under fire Tuesday for quietly reorganizing part of the Defense Department's policy office without notifying Congress. Federal N...
Nearly half of VA benefits employees working without pay during government shutdown
The vast majority of employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs are still working during the government shutdown, and most are being paid on time...
Pentagon looks to get pulse of small businesses as CMMC looms
The Pentagon Cyber Security Maturity Model certification is less than a week away from becoming an official acquisition rule. Now the Defense Departme...
Lessons from the front lines of looking for a new job
More than 211,000 people have left federal service since January. tens of thousands of employees of contractors are also newly unemployed after the Tr...
Uncertainty over back pay, RIFs deepening apprehension for federal employees under shutdown
Though many federal employees have been through shutdowns in the past, a significant majority say things are very different this time. Around about 70...
Trump admin begins developing new cybersecurity strategy
The Trump administration is starting to develop a new National Cyber Security Strategy. Several presidential administrations, including Trump's first,...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, October 17, 2025
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The IRS is losing lawyers, giving companies leverage in court
More than 170 IRS attorneys have withdrawn from Tax Court cases since January, with dozens leaving the agency entirely. That’s slowing litigation, pro...
A new DFARS rule could block defense contracts for firms with foreign consulting ties
The Defense Department is tightening restrictions on who can win consulting contracts. A new DFARS amendment bars awards to firms that also advise cer...
From heart health to health equity, Dr. David Goff is shaping science and inspiring public service
Dr. David Goff leads a $2.1 billion cardiovascular research portfolio at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, driving breakthroughs in mater...
Court blocks Trump administration’s latest mass layoffs for federal employees
A judge is temporarily blocking the Trump administration from carrying out its latest round of federal employee layoffs at most agencies. Administrati...
Is it legal to use R&D money to pay troops during shutdown?
Military service members are seeing paychecks hit their bank accounts this week after the defense department moved billions to cover military salaries...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday, October 16, 2025
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What happens to public trust when the National Guard is deployed to American streets?
Recent deployments of Guard units to cities like D.C., L.A., and Memphis have raised tough questions about leadership, legality, and long-term impact....
Shutdown warnings turned into partisan messaging after ethics rules failed to hold the line
Common Cause has filed 54 ethics complaints against the Trump administration, citing violations of the Hatch Act, Anti-Deficiency Act, and Anti-Lobbyi...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - October 15, 2025
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Treasury employees could be rewarded for identifying contract savings
The Treasury Department’s SAVE program promises awards for employee-driven cost-cutting ideas, but only if GSA confirms the savings are real and acqui...
As mail delays grow, one lawmaker is fighting to protect and reform the Postal Service
From missed prescriptions to overworked carriers, postal service problems are piling up in communities across the country. In Central and Southern Ill...
DOGE’s arrival at Social Security sparked chaos and missed a chance for real reform
When the Department of Government Efficiency moved into Social Security, it promised modernization. But the focus on splashy headlines missed the oppo...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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Shutdown news for federal contractors: A new bill and a new rule
A new bill would guarantee back pay for contract workers after a shutdown, while a fresh class deviation gives agencies more flexibility to continue e...
Military spouses still face high unemployment, despite years of advocacy and policy efforts
Despite new legislation and years of advocacy, military spouses still face major hurdles to building portable, sustainable careers. Joining the progra...
The question isn’t whether the shutdown hurts, but when it will hurt enough to force a deal
As the government shutdown drags on, missed paychecks, rising health care premiums, and ripple effects across the economy are starting to build pressu...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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As federal workers face uncertainty, one retiree is sending a heartfelt thank you... through music
Whether it’s the first day of a new fiscal year or the start of a government shutdown, the contributions of federal employees deserve recognition. Mic...
When shutdowns become weapons, the damage goes far beyond the budget
The latest White House memo on shutdown planning signals more than temporary disruption. It introduces the possibility of permanent job losses and a s...
Billion-dollar disasters are increasing and FEMA’s workforce may not be ready to respond
Recent hurricanes, wildfires and floods have overwhelmed federal disaster response systems, with FEMA operating at a fraction of its staffing capacity...
IRS shutdown plan keeps employees working days after funding lapse
Tens of thousands of federal employees won't be coming into work on day one of a government shutdown, but the IRS says it will keep all of its employe...
Federal employee RIFs can still happen in a government shutdown, OPM says
Agencies are being allowed to continue any work related to reductions in force, even during a government shutdown. That's according to guidance the Of...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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Federal retirement meets shutdown risk on the same day — what could go wrong?
The Deferred Resignation Plan promised a smoother exit for federal employees. But with September 30 landing on the edge of a shutdown, that promise is...
Federal contractors are bracing for impact as a government shutdown looms
With a shutdown deadline fast approaching, questions are mounting about which contracts will be paused, who will be furloughed and how the government’...
The issues driving the shutdown showdown are about more than money
Even if the Democrats got everything they're asking for in their proposed continuing resolution, it only kicks the CR can down the road for a few week...
How the Navy's CARP program rescues millions in assets
Until very recently, when many of the Navy Department's parts and other materials were removed from units that no longer needed them, those items tend...
Contractors follow the money to DHS amid shutdown uncertainty
While a shutdown is looming, one federal department is positioned to have a lot of funding no matter the outcome of congressional negotiations. This w...