The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

Federal employees’ performance ratings will now be the top consideration during future reductions in force. That’s as a final rule from the Office of Personnel Management takes full force this month. The new regulations mark a significant turning point in the way agencies decide who stays, and who goes, during a RIF.
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Just as the latest review of CMMC wraps up, the Defense Department appears to be reconsidering parts of how the program will work. We'll get an industry perspective on what contractors should be paying attention to now with Stephanie Kostro, president of the Professional Services Council.
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A packed election calendar is limiting what lawmakers can accomplish this fall, even as pressure builds for action on artificial intelligence. We'll get the latest from Capitol Hill and explore how AI is shaping the congressional agenda with Bloomberg Government's Deputy News Director, Loren Duggan.
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Congress doesn't seem ready to move quickly on AI. The technology may not wait.
The Pentagon may be rethinking CMMC, but cybersecurity isn't taking a pause.
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After visiting 30 defense research sites, one message came through clearly: world-class scientists are often working around very ordinary obstacles. Aging facilities, lengthy security clearances and competition for talent are putting pressure on the Defense Department's research enterprise. Joining me to discuss the findings is Dr. Joseph Jewell, assistant secretary for science and technology.
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