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Tuesday, June 24th, 2025Today, Iran fires missiles at US bases in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq in what is seen as a performative retaliation to Trump's unconstitutional bombing of Iranian nuclear enrichment sites; the Supreme Court has blocked a judge's order forbidding removal of immigrants to third countries; lawyers for Gavin Newsom have asked the district court to consider a preliminary injunction to block Trump's deployment of the military to California as a violation of the Posse Comitatus Act; Democrats in the Senate are winning their arguments before the parliamentarian on multiple provisions in the Billionaire Bailout Bill; ICE detains Marine Corps veteran's wife who was still breastfeeding their baby; Democrats will protest Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center with a pride event; there is an underground resistance inside the VA against Trump's ban on care for transgender veterans; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Naked WinesTo get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to nakedwines.com/DAILYBEANS and use code DAILYBEANS for both the code and password.Thank You, Native PathGet up to 66% Off, free shipping, and a 365-Day Money Back Guarantee at nativekrill.com/dailybeans StoriesG.O.P. Can't Include Limits on Trump Lawsuits in Megabill, Senate Parliamentarian Rules | The New York TimesICE detains wife of veteran and mother of newborn after routine green card appointment | ABC NewsDemocrats to Protest Trump's Takeover of Kennedy Center With Pride Event | The New York TimesInside the Veterans Affairs Department's underground resistance to Trump's care ban for transgender vets | The Advocate Good Trouble With Guest Anna BowerAnna Bower: "I rarely post personal things. But I need to talk about my 4-year-old niece, Hope. She has a rare disease. A drug called elamipretide has helped her survive. But the FDA recently denied its approval. Now, her health hangs in the balance. Please share her story & urge the FDA to reconsider.
The Trump administration nominated, and Congress approved, at least one experienced hand to the Veterans Affairs Department. Paul Lawrence became deputy secretary last month. During the first Trump administration, he ran the Veterans Benefits Administration. Now he's got to find new health and benefits executives. For an update on this and other matters, Paul Lawrence joins me now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Trump administration nominated, and Congress approved, at least one experienced hand to the Veterans Affairs Department. Paul Lawrence became deputy secretary last month. During the first Trump administration, he ran the Veterans Benefits Administration. Now he's got to find new health and benefits executives. For an update on this and other matters, Paul Lawrence joins me now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is a panel discussion. We cover many topics:-Rally for veterans on Friday, and for the Veterans Affairs Department, which has provided training for 70-80% of doctors practicing today.-The new voter registration requirements in NH, which is also being considered by the Republicans for national adoption. This will cause many women to lose the right to vote, because it requires that women register with their birth name.-Schumer's capitulation on the Continuing Resolution-The federal government is being dismantled.-Jeanne Shaheen's decision to NOT run for reelection-School vouchers, while there is "not enough" money for children's school lunches-The 'disappearing' of Mohammad Khalid-Measles and RFK jr.-Apparently, Trump's goal is to tank the economy, then declare martial law and thus seize power permanentlyThe TalibangelicalsMusic: From David Rovics, “The Richest Man in the World Says So”, 2025
The Veterans Affairs Department is canceling 585 contracts that are deemed nonessential or duplicative. The VA effort is part of a government wide initiative led by the General Services Administration recall we reported last week, GSA is telling agencies to target 10 major vendors who receive the most money through consulting contracts. Federal News Network's executive editor Jason Miller, has been digging deeper into the data about consulting contracts. He joins us now to tell us what he found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Veterans Affairs Department is canceling 585 contracts that are deemed nonessential or duplicative. The VA effort is part of a government wide initiative led by the General Services Administration recall we reported last week, GSA is telling agencies to target 10 major vendors who receive the most money through consulting contracts. Federal News Network's executive editor Jason Miller, has been digging deeper into the data about consulting contracts. He joins us now to tell us what he found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Veterans Affairs Department has exempted many of its front line employees from the Trump administration's federal workforce policies that includes the hiring freeze, the deferred resignations and the firing of probationary hires. But not everybody, multiple VA employees, including some working at the Veterans Crisis Line, say they're not exempt. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman joins us with the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Veterans Affairs Department has exempted many of its front line employees from the Trump administration's federal workforce policies that includes the hiring freeze, the deferred resignations and the firing of probationary hires. But not everybody, multiple VA employees, including some working at the Veterans Crisis Line, say they're not exempt. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman joins us with the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sarah is the social media manager for Vote Vets, a nonprofit organization supporting and advocating for American military veterans – votevets.org. You might've also heard Sarah during her regular appearances on Kimberley Johnson's Start Me Up podcast. Today we mainly focused on Elon Musk's attempts to dismantle the Veterans Affairs Department, as well as Donald Trump's dismantling of the federal government. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Daffo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The clock is ticking for Defense and Veterans Affairs Department employees who telework or who have remote work agreements. There's a pretty good chance agencies will not be ready when the clock strikes zero over the next month and they're supposed to get back to the office. Federal News Network's Jason Miller writes in the federal report why the return to Office push is one of those sounds good on paper, ideas not so easy to accomplish in reality, especially on the timelines these two agencies have laid out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The clock is ticking for Defense and Veterans Affairs Department employees who telework or who have remote work agreements. There's a pretty good chance agencies will not be ready when the clock strikes zero over the next month and they're supposed to get back to the office. Federal News Network's Jason Miller writes in the federal report why the return to Office push is one of those sounds good on paper, ideas not so easy to accomplish in reality, especially on the timelines these two agencies have laid out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Veterans Affairs Department reinstated more than 100 former employees it had fired under a widely challenged law that once made it easier to remove people accused of misconduct. The VA agreed to these actions as part of a settlement it reached with the American Federation of Government Employees Union last year. Now details of that settlement are coming to light through Freedom of Information Act requests. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman joins us with the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Veterans Affairs Department reinstated more than 100 former employees it had fired under a widely challenged law that once made it easier to remove people accused of misconduct. The VA agreed to these actions as part of a settlement it reached with the American Federation of Government Employees Union last year. Now details of that settlement are coming to light through Freedom of Information Act requests. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman joins us with the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Veterans Affairs Department is conducting what it calls the largest outreach campaign in its history, happening under the PACT Act which expands benefits to veterans exposed to toxic substances from sources like burn pits. VA has already enrolled close to 750,000 of these veterans. For details of the next outreach, Federal News Network's Jory Heckman, spoke with VA's Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, Adam Farina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Veterans Affairs Department is conducting what it calls the largest outreach campaign in its history, happening under the PACT Act which expands benefits to veterans exposed to toxic substances from sources like burn pits. VA has already enrolled close to 750,000 of these veterans. For details of the next outreach, Federal News Network's Jory Heckman, spoke with VA's Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, Adam Farina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Veterans Affairs Department has a big real estate footprint. So it has a big environmental impact. Since 2022, it's also had a Sustainability Plan, something the White House ordered all agencies to have. A review by the Inspector General finds, Veterans Affairs still has some work to do. More now from the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Healthcare Inspections, Jennifer Baptiste. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Veterans Affairs Department has a big real estate footprint. So it has a big environmental impact. Since 2022, it's also had a Sustainability Plan, something the White House ordered all agencies to have. A review by the Inspector General finds, Veterans Affairs still has some work to do. More now from the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Healthcare Inspections, Jennifer Baptiste. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Veterans Affairs Department is falling short of one hiring goal, people to help veterans dealing with substance abuse. Now it launched a multi hiring initiative to bring on behavioral health employees to treat substance abuse disorders, but auditors find the VA as far from it goal and spent less than half the money it got from Congress for this particular effort. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman has the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Veterans Affairs Department is falling short of one hiring goal, people to help veterans dealing with substance abuse. Now it launched a multi hiring initiative to bring on behavioral health employees to treat substance abuse disorders, but auditors find the VA as far from it goal and spent less than half the money it got from Congress for this particular effort. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman has the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Veterans Affairs Department has a system for detecting errors and fraud in payments made for health care delivered outside of the V-A system. But V-A suspended operation the Program Integrity Tool nearly two years ago. That means tens of billions of dollars in payments have occurred without sufficient oversight. Details now from the director for community care audits in the Office of the Inspector General, Jennifer McDonald. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Veterans Affairs Department has a system for detecting errors and fraud in payments made for health care delivered outside of the V-A system. But V-A suspended operation the Program Integrity Tool nearly two years ago. That means tens of billions of dollars in payments have occurred without sufficient oversight. Details now from the director for community care audits in the Office of the Inspector General, Jennifer McDonald. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Veterans Affairs Department recently announced that three-quarters of the way through the fiscal year, it has granted benefits to 1.1 million veterans and their survivors, an all-time record. However there is always room for improvement, especially when you're talking about providing for our nation's veterans. The Government Accountability Office recently checked back in on how VA is training its claim processors. To learn more about what they found, Federal News Network executive producer Eric White spoke with Elizabeth Curda, Director of GAO's Education, Workforce, and Income Security team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Veterans Affairs Department recently announced that three-quarters of the way through the fiscal year, it has granted benefits to 1.1 million veterans and their survivors, an all-time record. However there is always room for improvement, especially when you're talking about providing for our nation's veterans. The Government Accountability Office recently checked back in on how VA is training its claim processors. To learn more about what they found, Federal News Network executive producer Eric White spoke with Elizabeth Curda, Director of GAO's Education, Workforce, and Income Security team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
One challenge for the Veterans Affairs Department is basic. Veterans themselves typically don't know about all of the benefits they're entitled to. A book by a former VA under secretary for benefits aims to fill in the gaps. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked in studio with author Paul Lawrence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
One challenge for the Veterans Affairs Department is basic. Veterans themselves typically don't know about all of the benefits they're entitled to. A book by a former VA under secretary for benefits aims to fill in the gaps. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked in studio with author Paul Lawrence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(4/16/24) - Lawmakers are pushing for more access to specialty services in the military's health care system. The IRS hit its goal for the number of tax filers who used the agency's new-and-free Direct File system. And Accenture Federal Services has acquired a major contractor for the Veterans Affairs Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(4/16/24) - Lawmakers are pushing for more access to specialty services in the military's health care system. The IRS hit its goal for the number of tax filers who used the agency's new-and-free Direct File system. And Accenture Federal Services has acquired a major contractor for the Veterans Affairs Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Veterans Affairs Department operates a vast array of programs for its constituents. Sometimes they can be a little tricky to navigate, especially for veterans who were not initially eligible. For more, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the staff attorney with the National Veterans Legal Services Program, Abigail Reynolds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Veterans Affairs Department operates a vast array of programs for its constituents. Sometimes they can be a little tricky to navigate, especially for veterans who were not initially eligible. For more, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the staff attorney with the National Veterans Legal Services Program, Abigail Reynolds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrea is continuing the march towards My Hero Academia Season 7! Today, Andrea talks about who she would elect to office in the MHA world, the new MHA title being revealed, and so much more! Government topics When the final battle is over, which hero should run for president and who would be in their cabinet? Inverse, why would it not be a good thing to have heroes be public figures in leadership roles if the current system of endorsement within My Hero continues? Movie On 1/29/24- the title was revealed. My Hero Academia: You're Next. Japan release Date - August 2nd, 2024 Trailer - https://youtu.be/bI_ivRxRVSU?si=8nR3serMlsISvbza How it relates to our own All Might Episode that came out 11/17/21 - https://anchor.fm/level-7-crew/episodes/Was-All-Might-being-the-Symbol-of-Peace-actually-bad-for-the-My-Hero-Academia-World---A-My-Hero-Academia-Case-Study-ft--Andrea-Alaniz-e19nb64 United States Cab Positions Preisdent - In order of succession to the Presidency: Vice President of the United States Department of State Department of the Treasury Department of Defense Department of Justice Department of the Interior Department of Agriculture Department of Commerce Department of Labor Department of Health and Human Services Department of Housing and Urban Development Department of Transportation Department of Energy Department of Education Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Homeland Security Martins: President - Naomasa Tsukauchi In order of succession to the Presidency: Vice President of the United States - Best Jeanist Department of State – All Might Department of the Treasury - Ochaco Uraraka Department of Defense – Hawks Department of Justice - Ida Department of the Interior – Gang Orca Department of Agriculture - Vine Department of Commerce – Froppy Department of Labor - Dragoon Hero: Ryukyu Department of Health and Human Services - Nejire Hado Department of Housing and Urban Development - Itsuka Kendo known as Battle Fist Department of Transportation - Mei Hatsume Department of Energy - Denki Department of Education - Momo Yaoyorozu Department of Veterans Affairs – Endeavor Department of Homeland Security – Melissa Shields
It is not every day the Veterans Affairs Department comes up with a new insurance program. In fact, last year was the first time in 50 years. For a progress report and what it took to launch it, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with Dan Keenaghan, the executive director of the insurance service at the Veterans Benefits Administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It is not every day the Veterans Affairs Department comes up with a new insurance program. In fact, last year was the first time in 50 years. For a progress report and what it took to launch it, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with Dan Keenaghan, the executive director of the insurance service at the Veterans Benefits Administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In July 1973, a fire damaged or destroyed up to 18 million Army and Air Force official military personnel files at the National Archives and Records Administration's National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis. These records are important for veterans who are looking to make claims with the Veterans Affairs Department. So how did the government do in helping those whose records were lost or damaged in the fire? The VA's Office of Inspector General looked to answer that question with a recent audit. To learn what it found, Federal Drive Executive Producer Eric White talked with Brent Arronte, Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Audits and Evaluations with the VA OIG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: What does the Veterans Affairs Department do when disaster strikes one of its record-storage facilities? The administration's DEI leader brings experience from work at the state level. Keeping fingers crossed about a potential government shutdown, contractors have new White House initiative scrutinize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In July 1973, a fire damaged or destroyed up to 18 million Army and Air Force official military personnel files at the National Archives and Records Administration's National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis. These records are important for veterans who are looking to make claims with the Veterans Affairs Department. So how did the government do in helping those whose records were lost or damaged in the fire? The VA's Office of Inspector General looked to answer that question with a recent audit. To learn what it found, Federal Drive Executive Producer Eric White talked with Brent Arronte, Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Audits and Evaluations with the VA OIG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin: What does the Veterans Affairs Department do when disaster strikes one of its record-storage facilities? The administration's DEI leader brings experience from work at the state level. Keeping fingers crossed about a potential government shutdown, contractors have new White House initiative scrutinize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Veterans may not be the only ones suffering heat-related illnesses (HRI) from rising temps around the nation, but the Veterans Affairs Department nonetheless wants to make sure it addresses the increasing number of HRI cases its seeing at its facilities. Recently, the agency published an assessment that shows 18 years' worth of HRI-related data among Veterans. To get a breakdown of what trends the agency found and what it's doing to address them, Federal Drive Executive Producer spoke to Thomas Osborne, the director of VA's National Center for Collaborative Healthcare Innovation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Veterans may not be the only ones suffering heat-related illnesses (HRI) from rising temps around the nation, but the Veterans Affairs Department nonetheless wants to make sure it addresses the increasing number of HRI cases its seeing at its facilities. Recently, the agency published an assessment that shows 18 years' worth of HRI-related data among Veterans. To get a breakdown of what trends the agency found and what it's doing to address them, Federal Drive Executive Producer spoke to Thomas Osborne, the director of VA's National Center for Collaborative Healthcare Innovation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new contract awarded to Discseel® Technologies by the Veterans Affairs Department, tasks the company with training physicians to perform a new, non-surgical spine procedure - to all Department of Defense and V.A. hospitals in the United States and overseas. For more on what is called the Disceel procedure, Federal Drive Executive Producer spoke to its creator, Dr. Kevin Pauza, who is also Chief Medical Adviser and Director of Discseel® Technologies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A new contract awarded to Discseel® Technologies by the Veterans Affairs Department, tasks the company with training physicians to perform a new, non-surgical spine procedure - to all Department of Defense and V.A. hospitals in the United States and overseas. For more on what is called the Disceel procedure, Federal Drive Executive Producer spoke to its creator, Dr. Kevin Pauza, who is also Chief Medical Adviser and Director of Discseel® Technologies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(9/14/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Defense Department has adjusted childcare fees to give military families a financial boost. The Veterans Affairs Department is ready to spruce up its delivery of digital services. And the Energy Department allocates $39 million for nine new cyber projects at national labs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(9/14/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Defense Department has adjusted childcare fees to give military families a financial boost. The Veterans Affairs Department is ready to spruce up its delivery of digital services. And the Energy Department allocates $39 million for nine new cyber projects at national labs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Veterans Affairs Department has long had a nationwide network of facilities so it could be close to those it serves. But now it's taking that a step further, with a fleet of mobile medical units on wheels. VA hopes to reach homeless or other veterans who just can't get to a medical center. For the details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with Jillian Weber, VA's national program manager for homeless patient-aligned care teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Veterans Affairs Department has long had a nationwide network of facilities so it could be close to those it serves. But now it's taking that a step further, with a fleet of mobile medical units on wheels. VA hopes to reach homeless or other veterans who just can't get to a medical center. For the details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with Jillian Weber, VA's national program manager for homeless patient-aligned care teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Not enough new entrants. A lack of accountability. Too many modifications to existing contracts and not enough new awards. The Veterans Affairs Department got an earful from House lawmakers last month over its IT contracting habits. The trends highlighted by the Government Accountability Office and House Veterans Affairs Committee members were not necessarily surprising to VA officials, but nonetheless worrisome. To that end, VA is changing the way it manages and works with contractors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Not enough new entrants. A lack of accountability. Too many modifications to existing contracts and not enough new awards. The Veterans Affairs Department got an earful from House lawmakers last month over its IT contracting habits.The trends highlighted by the Government Accountability Office and House Veterans Affairs Committee members were not necessarily surprising to VA officials, but nonetheless worrisome.To that end, VA is changing the way it manages and works with contractors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hiring is a difficult task for any organization, but federal agencies have stresses that others do not. With waves of retirement happening at agencies like the IRS, Veterans Affairs Department and others, open positions go unfilled for extended periods of time. But, our guest today writes that retirees are a good source of talent for the federal government, if only it were not so hard to hire them back. Ronald Sanders was a federal civil servant for almost 40 years, serving in senior positions with the Defense Department, the IRS and the Office of Personnel Management. He is also of “Federal Retirees Could Be a Great Talent Source, If Only It Were Easier to Bring Them Back.” He joined the podcast to discuss his post and bring federal retirees to agencies. *** Follow GovExec on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/government-executive
Whistleblowers have played a critical role in policy changes at the Veterans Affairs Department over the years, but it comes at a cost for many of them. Some face demotions, workplace hostility, other indignities. There are mechanisms in place to protect them from being punished, but how have they performed? The Government Accountability Office recently took a look at whistleblower retaliation cases at the VA. To learn more about what they found, Federal Drive Executive Producer spoke with Thomas Costa, a Director on GAO's Education, Workforce, and Income Security team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(4/26/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: With robberies against postal workers at epidemic levels, Senate Majority Whip Dick Durban implores the Justice Department to aggressively prosecute. NASA continues to struggle attempting to keep up with diversity in federal workforce. And the Veterans Affairs Department sets its sights on finding permanent housing for 38,000 homeless veterans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(4/26/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: With robberies against postal workers at epidemic levels, Senate Majority Whip Dick Durban implores the Justice Department to aggressively prosecute. NASA continues to struggle attempting to keep up with diversity in federal workforce. And the Veterans Affairs Department sets its sights on finding permanent housing for 38,000 homeless veterans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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