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Tuesday March 09, 2010
TSA Challenges
Mickey McCarter of Homeland Security Today on changes within the Transportation Security Administration.
Tuesday March 09, 2010
Open Identity Exchange
Booz Allen Principal Mike Ozburn on how we can ensure people are who they say they are online.
Monday March 08, 2010
Tax Delinquent Feds
The Washington Post's Joe Davidson on a bill that would have federal employees fired for owing taxes.
Friday March 05, 2010
Week in Review: Pentagon Shooting
The Week in Review panel discusses the Pentagon shooting and preventing attacks on the federal government.
Thursday March 04, 2010
Social Networking Memorandum
John Gilroy of Federal Tech Talk on the Dept. of Defense announcement of a DTM on social networking.
Thursday March 04, 2010
Bills Introduced for Autonomous D.C.
DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton has introduced legislation to loosen the grip of Congress on the District.
Wednesday March 03, 2010
Future of Federal IT
More than 1,000 people are expected to be at the Reagan building Thursday to learn about federal IT.
Wednesday March 03, 2010
Neglect of Constitutional Rights
Virginia Sloan of the Constitution Project talks about the crisis surrounding indigent defense.
Tuesday March 02, 2010
Clinton Announces Increased Aid to Chile
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced increased U.S. aid to Chile Tuesday after a massive earthquake.
Monday March 01, 2010
Dept. of Transportation Furloughs
The Washington Post's Ed O'Keefe talks about unexpected Department of Transportation furloughs.
Monday March 01, 2010
Pay Raise Controversy
Federal Times reporter Stephen Losey on the Pentagon on the verge of ditching its pay-for-performance system.
Friday February 26, 2010
Week in Review: Health Care Summit
The Week in Review panel discusses the Health Care Summit, jobs bill and more.
Thursday February 25, 2010
6 Stolen Artifacts Returned to Iraq
Six historical artifacts that were stolen from Iraq's national museum were returned.
Thursday February 25, 2010
Tanker Contract Battle
Federal News Radio's Amy Morris discusses a nearly decade long saga to award an Air Force tanker contract.
Thursday February 25, 2010
Health Care Summit
POLITICO's Nia-Malika Henderson discusses the health summit and what, if anything, was accomplished.
Wednesday February 24, 2010
Fishermen Rally Against Regulators
Thousands of fisherman rallied at the Capitol against regulators they say are hurting their industry.
Wednesday February 24, 2010
Development of Anthrax Vaccine
PharmAthene President and CEO David Wright discusses the contract to research and develop an anthrax vaccine.
Tuesday February 23, 2010
Rating Transparency
Chris Dorobek of Federal News Radio discusses the Obama administration's pledge for open government.
Tuesday February 23, 2010
The Health Care Debate
Jack Burkman, Republican strategist and CEO of Burkman Associates, on the health care reform effort.
Monday February 22, 2010
Another Health Care Plan
Politico's Craig Gordon joined us to talk more about the President's version of a health care bill.
Friday February 19, 2010
Week in Review: Partisan Divide
The Week in Review panel discusses the partisan divide, Congressional challenges and more.
Thursday February 18, 2010
Federal Estate Tax
An estate planning attorney helps decipher the dilemma surrounding the much-debated tax.
Thursday February 18, 2010
Solving the National Debt
Pamela Villarreal, senior policy analyst for the NCPA, talks about refocusing on solving the national debt.
Thursday February 18, 2010
Conservative Political Action Conference
CPAC opened Thursday morning and featured scheduled and surprise visits from high-profile Republicans.
Wednesday February 17, 2010
A Broken Political System?
Scott Rasmussen talks about his new book that explores Americans' desire for self-governance.
Tuesday February 16, 2010
Clear and Concise Gov't Language
Annetta Cheek of the Center for Plain language on making government language easier to understand.
Monday February 15, 2010
Clinton Makes Warning About Iran
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned that Iran is sliding down a dangerous path toward military power.
Monday February 15, 2010
Bayh Stepping Down
Politico's James Hohmann discusses the ripple effects of Senator Bayh's decision to not seek a third term.
Friday February 12, 2010
Week in Review: Federal Gov't Closing
The Week-in-Review panel discuss the federal government being shut down for several days this week.
Thursday February 11, 2010
The Privacy Line
Attorney John Mahoney on a case involving a police officer using his Blackberry to send racy text messages.
Thursday February 11, 2010
Veterans 'Storm the Hill'
Iraq and Afghanistan veterans from across the country are in town this week as part of an annual effort.
Thursday February 11, 2010
Va. Congressman Weighs in on Snow Days
A Va. Congressman weighs in on ways to save taxpayer money on snow days.


Monday February 08, 2010
Impact of Congressman Murtha's Passing
Politico's David Catanese talks about the impact of Congressman Murtha's passing.
Thursday February 04, 2010
Social Networking Takes Larger Role
Host of Federal Tech Talk John Gilroy talks about social networking and the federal government.
Wednesday February 03, 2010
Inside the White House
Stacy Parker Aab writes about her experiences working in the Clinton White House in, 'Government Girl.'
Tuesday February 02, 2010
Group To Gather For Security Jam
Atlantic Council VP Damon Wilson talks about the eclectic group tackling the global security issue.
Tuesday February 02, 2010
Body Scanners and Airport Security
Correspondent for Homeland Security Mickey McCarter talks about body scanners that could come to airports
Tuesday February 02, 2010
Is America's Global Role At Risk?
With debt growing at break-neck speeds, many are concerned that America's role as a global leader is at risk.
Monday February 01, 2010
Breaking Down the Budget
The Washington Post's Ed O'Keefe on one aspect of the budget that will have an impact on federal workers.
Monday February 01, 2010
Obama Answers Questions on YouTube
President Obama answered questions submitted by YouTube viewers following his State of the Union address.
Friday January 29, 2010
Week in Review: State of the Union
The Week-in-Review panel on President Obama's first State of the Union address.
Thursday January 28, 2010
Social Networking on the Hill
Daniel Newhauser, staff writer for Roll Call, on lawmakers diving into one of social media's biggest fads.
Thursday January 28, 2010
Future of the U.S. Mission in Space
Tom Temin of Federal News Radio on how the future of the U.S. mission in space is up in the air.
Thursday January 28, 2010
Gov't Trains Workers for D.C. Projects
The federal government is training low-income workers in the DC area for two big construction projects.
Wednesday January 27, 2010
The Art of Service Etiquette
We take an in-depth look at a new guide about how to act with and around the military.
Wednesday January 27, 2010
Contract Controversy
Stephen Losey of the Federal Times on a top Postal Service exec who's facing questions over contracts.
Tuesday January 26, 2010
Republicans & The Budget
Jack Burkman, Republican strategist and consultant, on what he expects from Obama's State of the Union speech.
Monday January 25, 2010
Legal Fight With Federal Employee
The Washington Post's Joe Davidson on how the Obama White House is in a new fight with gay rights activists.
Monday January 25, 2010
Revamped Gov't Jobs Web Site Unveiled
The Office of Personnel Management has unveiled a new, streamlined version of their job-searching Web site.
Friday January 22, 2010
Week in Review: Health Care; Speech
The Week-in-Review panel on health care and the president getting ready to address the nation.
Thursday January 21, 2010
Obama's State of the Union
Bob Lehrman, former speech writer for Al Gore, on Obama's State of the Union address.
Thursday January 21, 2010
Raising the Debt Ceiling
Douglas Holtz-Eakin, former director of the Congressional Budget Office, on getting employers hiring again.
Wednesday January 20, 2010
Strategy in Afghanistan
Ret. Major General Tom Wilkerson of the U.S. Naval Institute on a week of stepped-up attacks from the Taliban.
Tuesday January 19, 2010
Job Opening at the GSA
Chris Dorobek of Federal News Radio the General Services Administration two-year wait for a new leader.
Tuesday January 19, 2010
Getting Relief Into Haiti
Major General Brooks Bash with the U.S. Air Force on a massive military relief effort underway in Haiti.
Tuesday January 19, 2010
Dem Health Care Overhaul Endangered
Health care reform hangs in the balance as Washington awaits results from the Mass. special election.
Monday January 18, 2010
Census Bureau Goes Public
Blogger and columnist Ed O'Keefe talks about the Census Bureau's advertising campaign.
Monday January 18, 2010
Massachusetts Senate Race
Politico's Josh Kraushaar examines the tight battle for Massachusetts' senate seat.
Friday January 15, 2010
Week in Review: Haiti; Health Care
The Week in Review panel looks at the White House response to the crisis in Haiti and health care reform.
Thursday January 14, 2010
Va. Lawmakers Get Back to Work
Va. Congressman Jim Moran weighs in on what's on the to-do list for 2010 now that lawmakers are back at work.
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