It's been two years since the H1N1 flu pandemic, but what has the government learned from that pandemic? The GAO discusses its latest findings about how the government is preparing for a possible pandemic and what lessons were learned from the swine flu scare.
The federal government is improving when it comes to awarding contracts to small businesses, but there is still work to do. "Washington Business Journal" reporter Jill Aitoro breaks down the Small Business Administration's scorecards and tells us where agencies can do better.
Bad bosses: everyone has had one, but there are certain ways to deal with him or her that could help save your job and your sanity. The Fed Coach, Tom Fox, helps find a happy medium between commuicating with your hard-to-talk-to manager and getting your point across about issues you may have.
Before your small business jumps into the federal market, there are some myths you need to know. These untruths may make you believe you aren't qualified to work with federal agencies, but they aren't accurate. Author Mark Amtower talks to us about the misconceptions and what you really need to know to enter negotiations and win contracts.
The House and Senate clash over how involved U.S. forces should be in Libya. Congress will take up resolutions about America's future in Libya and what, if any, funding the mission will get.
$2.1 billion: that's how much money is allegedly being set aside for defense earmarks inside new legislation. The Taxpayers Protection Alliance president, Dave Williams, talks about the earmarks and how they were passed inside the bill.
The President has announced his strategy for bringing troops home from Afghanistan. War correspondent Jessica Stone takes a look at the plan and the newest threat of friendly fire in a warzone. She was embedded with troops and talks to them about why some Afghan police forces have turned on American military members and even attacked them in the field.
The 2011 Merit Awards are looking for the next big thing in information technology. In the past, the federal government has been known for being progressive, but Uncle Sam is trying to embrace technology and the government needs your ideas to do it.
New evidence shows Rep. Michele Bachmann used House expenses for a rally against healthcare reform. Roll Call's Paul Singer talked to the congresswoman's staff about why Congressional funds were used for what looks like a campaign rally and finds out what the House ethics rules say about this.
For military families and service members coming back from a war zone, the first step in transitioning back to civilian life is reaching out for help, The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury is reaching out to the military and their families through all different forms of social media. They have experts available to answer questions and offer advice on the process.
It's no secret the U.S. Postal Service is in the red, but the U.S. Postmaster General has a plan to turn the agency's money problems around. In this exclusive video he talks about the post office plan, what will really happen to Saturday service and what postal workers can expect.
The president of the INSA explains what the organization does, the newest threats in our national security and how the country can cut the budget without cutting the intelligence community off at its knees.
Meet the woman who helped the Pentagon save $20 billion while still keeping troops equipped and trained. Janet St. Laurent is nominated for a Service to America Medal for her work at the Government Accountability Office.
We keep hearing about that August 2nd deadline. Congress has until then to raise the debt ceiling or America may default on its loans. The Public Notice releases a survey where they ask if Americans really care about the debt limit and if they want it raised.
Hackers have gone after government websites and they claim they're doing it just for fun.
Federal News Radio's Tom Temin explains why cyber criminals are messing with the federal government and why the phising attack may prove to be the most dangerous.
School is out for the summer and that means kids are home. But work doesn't stop for federal employees. They may be forced to deal with the stress of the office and the juggling act at home. But there are rights federal rights have to help balance their personal and professional lives. Federal attorney John Mahoney explains what to do if you believe you're a victim of discrimination.
Homegrown terrorism is becoing more prevalent, even with the death of Osama Bin Laden. JD Gordon, a former Pentagon spokesman who is now a columnist and consultant, weighs in on terror threats and how Guantanamo Bay still plays a part.
Some House lawmakers are critical of the cuts Defense Secretary Robert Gates wants to make in the budget. The House appropriators claim the plan doesn't go far enough to curb spending. CQ's John Donnelly explains the financial fight and what Congress may do because of it.
The Pentagon is looking to the past to try to prevent cyber attacks of the future. The Defense Department is brushing off its cyber strategy from the Cold War, but one analyst claims that method is not valid anymore. Tony Shaffer explains how the Pentagon should be handling cyber crime and where these attacks are really coming from.
Meet one federal worker who has changed care mentally ill patients receive. Neal Brown has helped transform mental healthcare over the years, focusing on reaching out to the community and getting the ill out of hospitals and back living their lives. Brown is a finalist in the career achievement category for the Service to America Medals.
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