The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

The Pentagon is using military medical records to identify service members who could be subject to the administration's ban on transgender troops. Federal News Network found that the effort is reaching people who may have transitioned years ago, people who never transitioned and even some people who aren't transgender. How does the military have the ability to find people based on something that may be buried in their medical history? Federal News Network's Rachel Cohen is here to tell us more about her reporting.
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For decades, government reform efforts have focused on accountability, oversight and reducing risk. A new blueprint argues that approach may have left agencies better at avoiding failure than achieving success. Joining me to talk about their new reform proposal are Loren DeJonge Schulman and Rob Shriver. Loren Schulman is the director for Government Capacity with the Federation of American Scientists. Rob Shriver is Managing Director of Civil Service Strong and Good Government Initiatives at Democracy Forward.
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With election season accelerating, pressure is building on Congress to wrap up its work and head home. We examine what's still on the agenda and what could be pushed aside with WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller
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Federal employees nearing retirement often discover that health coverage decisions are more complicated than they expected. From spouse eligibility to Medicare enrollment, small choices can have lasting effects. Here with answers to some of the questions listeners ask most often is Tammy Flanagan, principal with Retire Federal.
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Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Turning 65 doesn't make the choice between Medicare and FEHB any less confusing
Government is very good at preventing mistakes. But what if that comes at the expense of actually solving problems?
Washington often focuses on what Congress passes. What lawmakers decide not to tackle can matter just as much
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