The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The Federal Drive with Terry GertonShow Notes
Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Some federal workforce policies change with each administration. The Senior Executives Association says Congress should settle more of those questions in law The next generation of scientists, engineers and AI specialists won't appear overnight. One Department of Energy leader is being recognized for helping create more pathways into those fields Good management starts with knowing where your biggest challenges are, and GAO says the Defense Department lacks a consistent way to identify its most remote installations See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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