All About Data

Jan 22 2025 50 ep. 24 mins 10
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Conversations with the people who are making data work better for government. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman speaks with federal chief data officers and other experts who are helping agencies use data to improve efficiency and maximize performance.

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