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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton provides expert insights on current events in the federal community. Read more interviews to keep up with daily news and analysis that affect the federal workforce. The Federal Drive is found at FederalNewsNetwork.com and 1500 AM in the Washington D...
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, November 17, 2025
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
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What is the impact of a shutdown, and what does it really take to reopen the federal government?
From back pay delays to contractor backlogs, agencies face a cascade of challenges as they restart operations. Bill Hoagland, senior vice president at...
This federal contractor is reinventing itself by shifting from services to solutions
ERT’s legacy in space and Earth science is evolving under CEO Mark Lee. His strategy blends innovation, infrastructure, and collaboration to position...
The lessons lawmakers took from the shutdown, and what they have to do before funding runs out again on January 30th
After weeks of gridlock, the government is open, but scars from the shutdown remain and the clock is ticking toward January 30. Lawmakers face a packe...
Amid data gap, an alternative to FEVS emerges for federal employees
The Trump administration scrapped this year's Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey. That's the government's signature assessment of trends in the federal...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces changes to Defense Acquisition system
The Defense Acquisition System as you know it, is dead. That's according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who promised to completely change how the...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
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The Army is racing to modernize its industrial base to stay ready for tomorrow’s fight
From printed circuit boards to drone assembly, the Army’s organic industrial base is evolving to meet future combat needs. Colonels Brett Ayvazian and...
Shutdowns are driving federal workers to pick up side hustles
Shutdowns are prompting a major mindset shift among federal workers, with many turning to side hustles for financial relief and some planning to stick...
The Pentagon wants faster weapons and it's giving industry just 60 days to help make it happen
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth laid out a plan last week to overhaul weapons acquisition in his “Arsenal of Freedom” speech to industry leaders. Each...
Military families face unique barriers to fertility care, and new legislation aims to close the gap
Increased access to fertility treatment has been brought to the forefront, with even the White House now announcing that it has conducted negotiations...
The shutdown creates an employment law minefield for federal contractors
As the shutdown stretches on, federal contractors face growing wage and hour risks, from delayed payments to potential violations of labor law. Employ...
Signs of movement in shutdown negotiations on the Hill
Last week's signs of movement seem to have hit a stop sign over the weekend. The House remains in recess. Regardless of the impacts on air travel, S...
Open Season starts today, and feds face rising premiums and tough choices on coverage
Open Season kicks off today. Federal employees and retirees are facing another round of double-digit premium hikes, shifting plan defaults, and new co...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, November 7, 2025
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
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New CMMC rules take effect Monday, with contractors facing uncertainties
Starting Monday, some Defense contracts will require verified cybersecurity compliance under new CMMC rules. But contractors face murky thresholds, sh...
Cuts to U.S. emergency food aid are straining global relief efforts and reshaping the State Department
One of the first major cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency hit the U.S. Agency for International Development. About 85% of its programs...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday, November 6, 2025
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
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Where the government shutdown is affecting intellectual property
The government shutdown is rippling through the world of intellectual property. To find out which parts of the IP system remain lit, and which have go...
Melwood is proving that inclusive employment can thrive
Melwood has been a pioneer in disability employment for nearly 60 years. Today, the organization supports workers at more than 60 federal sites, deliv...
When the government shuts down, who protects federal workers' paychecks and their jobs?
As the current shutdown tops the 35-day record of 2018-2019, the impact on the federal workforce grows. The administration has signaled it may withhol...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, November 4, 2025
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
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Where the shutdown is having the biggest impact geographically speaking
With the 11th shutdown of the U.S. government since 1976 underway, the economic ramifications are being felt all over. For some analysis on some of th...
Financial tips from a retired fed who's seen his share of shutdowns
Well here we are again. A government shutdown that doesn't appear to be ending any time soon, and federal strain is abound. With many employees furlou...
When a shutdown impacts mission, how does industry hold on when contractors are left unpaid
Employees of the government, and the companies agencies work with are both feeling the strain of this ongoing shutdown. Now, one industry group is ask...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
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Military pay is once again a pressure point in the shutdown fight
Military pay is always front and center of any government shutdown. It can also serve as a motivator to get members of Congress moving before they go...
A Supreme Court ruling challenges NIH’s authority, leaving public health research hanging in the balance
The Supreme Court’s partial stay in a case against NIH has left dozens of public health studies in legal limbo. At the center are canceled grants focu...
A new retirement system promises modernization, but it’s creating more questions than answers
Federal employees planning to retire are now navigating ORA, the new online platform replacing OPM’s paper-based process. The system is designed to st...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, November 2, 2025
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
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We'll take a look at what the shutdown means for the nation's cyber defenses
There are a lot of reasons why government shutdowns are harmful. The impact on the nation’s cyber defenses is certainly one of those reasons, but it’s...
A preview of this year's federal employee health benefits open season
Government shutdown or no, it’s almost time for open season under the Federal Employee Health Benefits program. One common thread this year is premium...
An update from Capitol Hill as we approach a new government shutdown record
If the current lapse in appropriations lasts at least another day and it sure looks like it will this will officially become the longest government sh...
Acquisition Policy SBA sends another shot across 8(a) program bow
The Small Business Administration acted in record time to suspend ATI Government Solutions from federal contracting. SBA made the decision the day aft...
‘What happened to all of our funds?’ Passport services staff, exempt from shutdowns, working without pay
Hundreds of thousands of federal employees are showing up to work and not getting paid on time during the second longest government shutdown. State De...
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
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Engaging more social scientists could help government programs work better and deliver more
From program design to policy evaluation, social scientists offer methods and insights that could strengthen federal decision-making. But institutiona...
Grant terminations are rising and federal funding recipients may need to head to court
The Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to federal grants are triggering a wave of legal challenges, especially from nonprofits and research institut...
Big contract compliance burdens...aren't just a problem for contractors
This year, there's been a lot of focus on streamining the Federal Acquisition Regulation as the Trump administration moves through its big FAR overhau...
EPA deepens work with water sector amid rising cyber concerns
The Environmental Protection Agency is deepening its work with water utilities on cyber security issues. The EPA has recently launched a program to sc...