Every year, the Federal Office Systems Exposition (better known as FOSE) shows off the hottest gizmos, gadgets, and technology toys. The attendees come from the same cross section we cover on Capital Insider -- the federal government and the business world. This year the expo featured trends in mobility and security.
Mike Conneen gave us a view from the floor.
On Thursday, President Obama held a war room meeting with America's military leaders. They told him they were "ashamed" of their failure to end sexual abuse in the armed services. After that meeting, Obama promised an accelerated effort to find solutions.
Col. Cedric Leighton, president of Cedric Leighton Associates, discussed that and other top national security issues with Capital Insider.
President Obama wants to foster domestic growth in the areas of science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine -- a group collectively referred to as STEMM. The Partnership for Public Service and Booz Allen Hamilton studied STEMM trends, and drafted a series of recommendations.
Tom Fox, author of the blog "On Leadership" for The Washington Post, discussed those findings with Capital Insider.
The National Association of Home Builders released new numbers this week. They show builder confidence in the housing market bounced back in May.
Ingrid Beckles, housing policy professional and CEO of The Beckles Collective, discussed that and other housing trends with Capital Insider.
On Tuesday, the Senate Agriculture Committee approved a massive five-year farm bill. It would cut spending but also create new subsidies for farmers -- including corn farmers.
The federal government has a long and controversial history of corn ethanol subsidies. Steve Ellis, vice president of Taxpayers for Common Sense, thinks it's time for them to disappear.
Here's his interview with Capital Insider.
The FSB, Russia's Federal Security Service, says they caught an American spy red-handed. Moscow says Ryan Fogle was carrying technical equipment, disguises, written instructions, and large sums of cash. He was trying to recruit a Russian counter-terrorism officer, the FSB said.
Col. Douglas Macgregor (U.S. Army, retired) discussed that and other top defense issues with Capital Insider.
On Monday, President Obama tried to swat down a pair of brewing controversies during a press conference with British Prime Minister David Cameron. Obama said, if true, the actions of IRS employees are "outrageous" -- for targeting conservative political groups during the 2012 election.
Francis Rose, host of "In Depth with Francis Rose" on Federal News Radio, discussed that and other top government issues with Capital Insider.
"Watch ABC" will let some viewers access local broadcasts directly through their Apple devices.
Cecilia Kang, technology reporter for The Washington Post, discussed the issue with Capital Insider.
Republican Strategist Jack Burkman and Democratic Strategist Erikka Knuti review the week in politics. In this installment, they debate the latest House hearing on Benghazi, Mark Sanford's surprising win, and Dennis Rodman's proposed return trip to North Korea.
Thursday was "Victory Day" in Moscow -- the 68th anniversary of the Soviet Union's triumph in World War II. Once again, President Vladimir Putin took to the world stage.
In the past few weeks, Russia has been key to the Boston Marathon Bombing investigation and negotiations over Syria's civil war.
Dr. Evgueni Novikov, former senior official in the Communist Party, discussed those issues with Capital Insider.
On Thursday, federal prosecutors in New York detailed "a massive 21st Century bank heist." A gang of cyber criminals operating in 26 countries stole $45 million by hacking their way into a database of pre-paid debit cards.
Mischel Kwon, president and CEO of MKA, discussed that and other cyber issues with Capital Insider.
According to the Labor Department, jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 323,000 -- a five-year low.
Ylan Mui, financial reporter for The Washington Post, discussed that and other top business headlines with Capital Insider.
On Monday, the Senate voted 69-27 to pass a bill that empowers states to collect sales taxes from internet purchases.
David Williams, president of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, discussed that and other top tax issues with Capital Insider.
On Tuesday, Secretary of State John Kerry met with Russian President Vladimir Putin days after an Israeli airstrike on sites in the Syrian Capital.
Lt. Col. Anthony Shaffer, senior fellow at the Center for Advanced Defense Studies, discussed the possible implications with Capital Insider.
The effort to create a Nationwide Public Safety Network dates back to 2007 -- that's when the FCC set up regulations. In 2009, they set aside spectrum for such a network. In 2012, Congress created the First Responder Network Authority and started building a staff.
William Jackson, senior writer for GNC and author of the blog CyberEye, discussed the issue with Capital Insider.
Read his full report here.
The U.S. State Department held a banquet last week and honored 46 senior-level civil servants. But that list did not include members of the intelligence community.
Joe Davidson, Federal Diary columnist for The Washington Post, discussed the issue with Capital Insider.
Read his full report here.
Republican Strategist Jack Burkman and Democratic Strategist Richard Fowler discuss the week in politics. In this installment, they debate gun control 2.0, Gitmo's future, and the U.S. relationship with Mexico.
President Obama flew to Mexico City last week for meetings with President Enrique Pena Nieto. Obama needed to sell the U.S. plan for immigration and foster co-operation with Mexico's newly elected leader.
J.D. Gordon, executive director of Protect America Today, discussed the national security implications with Capital Insider.
Most people think of the U.S. government as a stale, stodgy bureaucracy. But federal agencies are on the cusp of something big. They're embracing concepts like big data, cloud computing, and algorithms.
Mark Forman, president of Government Transaction Services, discussed the issue with Capital Insider.
Mega-banks made a bundle in the first quarter of 2013, but a good chunk of those earnings came from cash reserves.
Danielle Douglas, financial reporter for The Washington Post, discussed that and other top financial headlines with Capital Insider.
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