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Rep. Gerry Connolly Talks Federal Workforce Issues Sep 24, 2018

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Tune in to FEDtalk on Federal News Radio tomorrow morning at 11:00 AM as host Debra Roth speaks to Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), five-term representative from Virginia’s 11th District and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Government Operations. Connolly will chime in on the federal workforce matters currently before Congress, including ongoing uncertainty about whether federal employees will receive a pay raise for 2019.

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Federal Sector Programs Sep 07, 2018

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Tune in this Friday to hear host Tony Vergnetti of Federal Employee Defense Services talk with Dexter Brooks and Timothy Bladek from the EEOC Office of Federal Operations. They will be discussing the federal sector EEO programs, with an emphasis on what outreach and training the EEOC is providing to help with eradicating harassment in the federal sector. The show will also be highlighting the upcoming EEOC Executive Leadership Training Program that will take place in Charlottesville, VA this October.

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Understanding your Thrift Savings Plan Aug 03, 2018

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Join host Tony Vergnetti and Michael Livingston from the Livingston Financial Group to hear about important financial planning strategies for all federal employees to consider. They will talk about your Thrift Savings Plan Contributions, Fund Choices, Investment Basics, and Withdraw Options. They will also discuss the upcoming changes to the TSP from the TSP modernization act that was signed in December 2017.

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We Need Space: Federal Partnerships In Space Exploration Jul 20, 2018

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Tune in to the July 20th FedTalk to hear about the changing face of federal space exploration and research, including the increased reliance on public/private partnerships with academia and private organizations such as Boeing and SpaceX.

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Summit the Supercomputer and the Future of Federal Technology Jun 15, 2018

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Tune in to the June 15th FedTalk to hear about what’s in store for federal technology for the coming year, including developments on expanded use of artificial intelligence, extended reality, and the unveiling by the Department of Energy of Summit, the world’s most powerful supercomputer.

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Improving Federal Data to Improve the Federal Government Jun 01, 2018

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Tune in to the June 1st FedTalk as host Debra Roth speaks to three organizations leading the effort to improve the federal government’s operations by improving the data on which it relies.

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Catch up with the US Digital Service May 18, 2018

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Hear about the latest initiatives from the U.S. Digital Service (USDS) and dCode, including a new digital initiative at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Joining host Ben Carnes will be Megan Vorland, Director of Programs at dCode, and Nicholas Holtz from the Digital Service’s Veterans Affairs team.

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Checking in with Long Term Care and FEEA May 04, 2018

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Tune in this week to learn why long term care insurance is a crucial part of your retirement planning. And did you know FEEA’s Annual Public Service Charity Walk/Run is right around the corner? Get all the race details and sign up before it’s too late!

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Get outside for National Park Week Apr 20, 2018

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Joining host Julie Perkins of Shaw Bransford & Roth is Sara Newman, DrPH, MCP, an active duty commissioned corps officer in the United States Public Health Service currently assigned to the National Park Service serving as the Director of the NPS Office of Public Health (OPH). Sara is the principal advisor to the NPS Director and executive leadership for public health protection, disease prevention and health promotion decisions impacting the health of more than 300 million visitors to more than 400 parks nationwide.

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The White House’s tech & science agenda Apr 06, 2018

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Host Ben Carnes of Shaw Bransford and Roth will delve into the Trump Administration’s tech and science agenda with guests Carten Cordell, a Senior Technology Reporter at FedScoop, as well as Derek B. Johnson, a reporter at FCW. The panel will also highlight examples of the federal government’s attempts to implement emerging technologies, like blockchain.

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