Independence Day

This morning on the Best of the Federal Drive:
  • Keeping laptops secure while travelling. We get tips from Symantec,
  • How the VA intends to make improvements,
  • and Defense isn't using all the A-76 authority it has. We find out why from the GAO.
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  • A Celebratory Weekend

    This afternoon on the Best of the Daily Debrief:
  • Enjoy some of our most memorable guests
  • Have a safe -- and fun -- weekend!
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  • Merger of US earth sciences agencies proposed

    From climate change to volcanoes and earthquakes, the world's growing challenges have leaders in earth science proposing a merger of agencies that study the planet.
    Jul 3rd - 3:04pm | Read More

    Report: Passport snooping seems rampant

    An internal State Department investigation suggests that employees may have been snooping on the passport records of celebrities far more than previously disclosed, and recommends new steps to secure the files.
    Jul 3rd - 1:38pm | Read More

    No Day But Today

    June 30th has come and gone, but there's still work to be done.
    Jun 23rd - 5:45am | Read More

    Exclusively on Federal News Radio

    Endpoints are just the beginning
    updated: Jul 4th - 8:17am
    When packing your gadgets, think prevention and protection.  Read more...


    Getting smart about the transition
    updated: Jul 3rd - 11:47am
    FederalNewsRadio learns how the CIA is preparing.  Read more...


    IPv6: Promoting interoperability
    updated: Jul 3rd - 11:38am
    While trying to meet OMB's mandate, DOD learned that working with other agencies was really important.  Read more...


    Sunshine, Unicorns, and Rainbows
    updated: Jul 3rd - 11:30am
    A new report finds battle hardened military leaders and savvy politicians were "overly optimistic" when planning Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Read more...


    An event to attend
    updated: Jul 3rd - 8:09am
    The Partnership for Public Service is holding a special recruiting event later this month -- and wants your agency there!  Read more...


    Today's Federal Headlines

    Bush defends decisions on North Korea, Olympics
    updated: Jul 6th - 10:36am
    President Bush on Sunday defended removing North Korea from the list of state sponsors of terrorism and attending the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics as world leaders assembled to address soaring gas prices, climate change and African aid.  Read more...


    Bush celebrates 62nd birthday on the fly
    updated: Jul 6th - 9:47am
    Wedged between America's Independence Day and a summit of world leaders, President Bush's 62nd birthday got shortchanged this year.  Read more...


    Congress ready to take up pared-down summer agenda
    updated: Jul 6th - 7:05am
    Democrats bent on showing they can govern and Republicans anxious about a sour re-election climate are pushing a pared-down summer agenda in Congress. Lawmakers want to try to save homeowners from foreclosure, avert Medicare cuts and give the government power to spy on suspected terrorists.  Read more...


    Democrats hit GOP on support for Medicare cuts
    updated: Jul 6th - 4:01am
    Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat, accused Republicans of putting seniors and military families at risk by siding with President Bush against a measure to prevent Medicare cuts.  Read more...


    FDA reports more cases of salmonella illnesses
    updated: Jul 5th - 9:28pm
    The government on Saturday increased the number of people reported being sickened in a record salmonella outbreak in which tomatoes are the leading suspect although investigators are testing other types of fresh produce.  Read more...


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