For most adults, the first real job coincides with a certain degree of maturity. Campy videos that instruct new employees to treat co-workers with respect and avoid sexual harassment are well intentioned, but -- for most people -- not necessary. The Federal Coach, Tom Fox, talks about the exception: the workplace bully.
If you're in the field of homeland security, cyber security, or first-response, technology is key. Next week (Washington Convention Center, April 2-4), a huge conference and expo will feature hundreds of tools of the trade. It also boasts some notable guest speakers. For more, watch our interview with Event Director Don Berey.
Some experts warn this Congressional budget cycle will represent the end of the government bubble. U.S. economic problems started in 2007, and some say we are still in a recession. Washington D.C. has not experienced the full effects. As Republicans propose deep cuts to Federal agencies, how will the area economy respond? Washington Business Journal Reporter Jill Aitoro discussed the possibilities on Capital Insider.
The Government Accountability Office has been studying the way the Department of Defense buys parts for the U.S. Military. What they found may surprise you. The GAO created a fake company, logged on to various internet platforms, and requested quotes for more than a dozen items. GAO Investigator Richard Hillman says he uncovered "suspect counterfeit" parts that could have put U.S. lives in danger.
Iran is feeling the effects of U.S. led sanctions resulting from the country's nuclear weapons program. As the walls close in on all sides, there are reports that Iranian officials are reaching out to third parties in the U.S. WTOP National Security Correspondent J.J. Green addressed that issue for Capital Insider's "Dateline Defense."
Conservatives in Congress claimed credit for a tougher GOP House budget on Tuesday. The Republican Study Committee wants larger cuts to Medicaid and agency budgets. Still, the plan by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) is expected to prevail when his budget reaches the house floor for a vote -- likely on Thursday. The White House released a third plan this week. CQ Roll Call Editor Ryan Beckwith addressed the budget issue and others on Capital Insider.
The Supreme Court plunged into debate on Monday with pointed questions on President Obama's overhaul of the health care system. Eight of nine justices fired off two dozen questions in the first 30 minutes. The court will devote an unprecedented amount of time to the issue this week -- six hours over three days. George Mason University Political Science Professor Robert Dudley, Ph.D. addressed day one:
The White House explained President Obama's overheard remarks to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev as a political reality -- that it's difficult to deal with missile defense issues during a major election year. Fmr. Defense Department Spokesman J.D. Gordon addressed that issue and others on Dateline Defense:
Budget talks are back in full swing on Capitol Hill. Democrats are offering cuts but Republicans want a lot more. This being an election year, both parties are reluctant to compromise. Taxpayers Protection Alliance President David Williams addressed that issue and others on Capital Insider:
Information technology is playing a bigger role in our lives every day. Whether the issue is global warming, cyber security, health care records or getting those TPS reports filed, data management and the people who work in IT departments are critical components for business and government. Dynamics Research Corporation Senior Director Roger Foster addressed those issues and others on Capital Insider:
President Barack Obama decided to move forward with part of the XL pipeline on Thursday. Environmentalists are not happy and Republicans refuse to give Obama any credit. Politico Pro Energy Editor Dan Berman breaks down President Obama's Okla. Energy speech:
The gunman suspected in a string of shootings in Southern France was on the U.S. No-fly list as a terror suspect. Mohammed Merah, 23, died in a shootout with French police after a tense standoff at a toulouse apartment. How did he slip through their net? Lt. Col. Anthony Shaffer addresses that question and others on Dateline Defense:
To drill, or not to drill? That is the question. It's been an issue for decades.
Here's Fmr. DOT Official Brigham McCown on domestic energy issues:
Were there competing bids to build a new plane for the air force? And why was an American company left out?
Here's Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-Kansas) on the Hawker Beechcraft:
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