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Federal Newscast
THE FEDERAL NEWSCAST, (length about seven minutes), is a daily Monday through Friday, high-information compilation of nine 40-second news stories and news packages, generated by the non-partisan, non-political, private-sector team of reporters at Federal News Network. Federal News Radio Producer/Newscasters Eric White and Michele Sandiford assemble and read the stories on the THE FEDERAL DRIVE with TERRY GERTON, the weekday morning-drive program, heard from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. (ET) on the Federal…
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New Senate bill would create cybersecurity apprenticeship program
Lawmakers say more talent is needed to fill an estimated half a million open cybersecurity jobs nationwide.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
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IRS cracks down on tax delinquents among its workforce
A watchdog report found the IRS disciplined more than a thousand employees with confirmed tax noncompliance issues.See Privacy Policy at…
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OMB: Prepare for 3% raise
The Office of Management and Budget said in its updated Circular A-11 guidance that the President will make a final decision, but agencies should start with…
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USDA's “bee team” is taking home the People’s Choice Award for the 2024 Sammies
In today's Federal Newscast, two members of the Agriculture Department have developed new technologies that can diagnose and treat bee diseases.See Privacy…
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Group of federal employees still pushing for more fertility benefits through insurance program
In today's Federal Newscast, a group of federal employees continues to push for expanded fertility benefits through the government's health insurance program…
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Federal contractors get some guidance on using AI when hiring
In today's Federal Newscast, federal contractors have new advice for using artificial intelligence in the hiring process. See Privacy Policy at…
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Though the Defense Department managed to go unscathed through the Crowdstrike outage, it remains on the alert
In today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Department generally escaped the effects of Friday’s global internet problems. See Privacy Policy at…
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Congressional regulators want to know why a top official at the FCC was able to support what appears to be a Trump campaign initiative
In today's Federal Newscast, House Democrats say a top official at the Federal Communications Commission helped write a policy blueprint for a new Trump…
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Navy members get a reminder to watch how they participate in the upcoming elections season
In today's Federal Newscast, Navy leaders get instructions on training all of their personnel on dos and don'ts during election season.See Privacy Policy at…
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A policy tweak by the Social Security Administration should make it easier to give money to recipients it underpaid
The Social Security Administration says a recent policy change should make it easier to compensate beneficiaries who received underpayments. To try to get…
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Military suicide numbers continue to trend in the wrong direction
In today's Federal Newscast, military suicide rates continue to rise, according to recently-released data from the Defense Suicide Prevention office…
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Federal firefighters could see bigger paychecks next year
In today's Federal Newscast, House appropriators are taking steps that could give federal firefighters a permanent pay raise.See Privacy Policy at…
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Congressional Republicans are looking to see what the Supreme Court's recent decision on agency rulemaking means for the current administration
On today's Federal Newscast, with the Supreme Court overturning a 40-year-old precedent at the core of how federal agencies issue regulations, the top…
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Everyone would need to sign up for the Selective Service System if the SASC gets its way
In today's Federal Newscast, the Senate Armed Services Committee’s version of the defense policy bill would make registering for military conscription…
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Despite it's hefty price tag, the Air Force is keeping its program to modernize older nukes
In today's Federal Newscast, the troubled Air Force program to modernize aging nuclear missiles survives despite ballooning costs.See Privacy Policy at…
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Federal buildings may become more accessible to those with disabilities
In today's Federal Newscast, federal employees and citizens with disabilities will see changes to the areas in front of and around federal buildings in the…
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GSA developing EV battery strategy as foundation for proposed fleet expansion
The General Services Administration's EV battery strategy will help it maximize its use of the expensive components.See Privacy Policy at…
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After allegations of a hostile work environment, the FDIC adds two new offices
In today's Federal Newscast, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is taking several steps in light of recent findings of a workplace culture that was…
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New TSP option for younger federal employees
In today's Federal Newscast, younger Thrift Savings Plan participants will soon see a new investment option in the TSP. See Privacy Policy at…
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False Claims Act allegations leave two contractors with millions of dollars in fines
(6/28/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Two Defense Department projects garner Presidential Federal Sustainability Awards. The Defense Counterintelligence and…
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Satisfaction with TSP at all-time high, Accenture survey shows
(6/27/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: DISA sees an opportunity to get out from under an ever-growing mound of technical debt. A new House bill is designed…
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No rush, but DeRusha finds new Google gig fast, after departing government
(6/26/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Total federal-acquisition spending might soon hit a trillion dollars. The White House plans to conduct a hiring surge…
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House intensifies its war against DoD teleworkers
(6/25/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The 2024 Sammies People’s Choice Award enters the final round of voting from the public. Defense Secretary Lloyd…
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GOP Senators slam financially strapped Amtrak for paying $75M in bonuses
(6/24/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Government Accountability Office is raising questions about the cybersecurity of federal background investigation…
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OPM deadline nears for agencies to hand over list of their politically appointed positions
(6/21/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit has a new plan for spending nearly one billion dollars. OMB's CX guru Amira…
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Teleworking DoD employees targeted by House spending bill
(6/20/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: DoD has signed a $248 million deal with Duke Energy to deliver solar power to five military bases. Three more agencies…
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Major DoD acquisition programs taking too long, GAO says
(6/18/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Biden Administration is contemplating a new acquisition policy that would clear up some confusion. The National…
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GOP Senators put hold on over 40 Biden nominees
(6/17/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Army Maj. Gen. Paul Stanton has been nominated by the President to lead the Defense Information Systems Agency. The…
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'Freezes, furloughs, layoffs' warning from Rep. Steny Hoyer
(6/14/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The VA is staying the course on plans to roll out a new Electronic Health Record. The White House joins a chorus of…
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Rumors targeting Social Security recipients, cause inundation of SSA phone lines
(6/13/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Federal agencies have a new tool to make acquisition research a little easier. Phone scammers go low-tech to…
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Public’s trust in government continues decline, survey says
(6/12/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: A just-introduced bill would require the State Department to fill more of its leadership positions with career…
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NIST's new project for securing public benefits programs
(6/11/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The IRS is reducing underutilized office space, but the IG says it's not fast enough. Federal agencies processed a…
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Agency cybersecurity incidents grew by almost 10% last year
(6/10/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: New House legislation would prohibit DHS from buying batteries made by six Chinese companies. The Energy Department…
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Army looks to bring nuclear energy to its installations
(6/7/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Department of Housing and Urban Development is looking for a new technology leader. Senate Democrats are…
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DOJ Gen calls for better federal health care coverage of infertility treatments
(6/6/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Space Force is accepting applications from Air Force Reservists. Quan Boatman is the new director of the Interior…
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House support for the Technology Modernization Fund plunges
(6/5/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: House Republicans are advancing a $64 billion homeland security spending bill. House defense appropriators, take a…
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Congress looks to require military drone corps, which Army leaders oppose
(6/4/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Congressional Republicans are looking at more cuts to State Department funding. OPM has officially made it easier for…
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Retired four-star admiral faces 30 years in prison on bribery charges
(6/3/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission names a permanent chief information officer. The intelligence community has updated…
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Dogs delivered 700 bites to California postal workers in 2023
(5/31/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The U.S. Army is re-imagining how it creates-and-maintains the technology that runs its command-and-control networks…
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2015 OPM data-breach claims checks still trickling in
(5/30/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Small Business Administration is coming under fire for its use of money collected in its IT working capital fund…
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NARA's looming digitization deadline for agencies, means the end of paper
(5/29/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: One of the Defense Department’s top IT acquisition executives is departing federal service next month. A new request…
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Scrutiny intensifies regarding VA 'bonus blunders'
(5/28/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is back on the job after briefly relinquishing his duties over the weekend. Innovation…
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White House officials who think the Hatch Act doesn't apply to them may need to think again
In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Special Counsel vows White House officials will now face full consequences for any Hatch Act violations.See Privacy…
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Promoting Schedule F alternative, working group warns of resurgence of Trump-era plan
(5/23/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: A former White House official is taking a top job at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Patrick…
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USPS hits pause on some modernization plans
(5/22/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Technology Modernization Fund is one step closer to getting an extension. The Army’s top cybersecurity official is…
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Feds in their 30s relatively unhappy on the job, study shows
(5/21/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: It looks like a toxic work environment will force the FDIC chairman to resign. House Republicans are trying to roll…
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VA earns top honor for medical research
(5/20/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: President Biden has nominated Maj. Gen. Thomas Hensley to lead the Air Force’s information warfare command. OPM is…
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Congresswoman Spanberger demands VA clean-up its act when awarding financial incentives
(5/17/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: A bill has been introduced to require DHS to launch a cyber task force focused on artificial intelligence. The White…
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OPM issues time-off guidance for feds experiencing domestic violence
(5/16/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: GAO lets agencies know how they could save millions of dollars, by making better use of federal buildings. The Defense…
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Feds convicted of sex crimes, might someday lose their pensions
(5/15/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Telework bills are being marked-up in the Senate today. Feds convicted of sex crimes, might someday lose their…
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DoD's former chief digital and AI officer heads to private sector
(5/14/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: A draft version of the House defense policy bill would raise junior enlisted pay by 15%. The Postal Service is looking…
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Congressmen request Microsoft hearing testimony, because of 'cascade of security failures, cybersecurity shortfalls'
(5/13/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Navy is offering big money to keep its pilots from flying the coop. The 2023 numbers are in about how the U.S…
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Army CIO Leo Garciga continues his march to revamp technology policy
(5/10/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The FDIC is in need of "cultural and structural change," according to a special review committee report. A watchdog…
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The Postal Service loses out on millions of dollars from one postage counterfeiter
In today's Federal Newscast, federal prosecutors are wrapping up one of the biggest counterfeit postage cases in years. See Privacy Policy at…
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Senate bill would require feds to increase the amount of time they spend in the office
In today's Federal Newscast, a pair of senators is looking to get feds back to the office even more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
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Lawmakers troubled by data dearth of USPS trucking contractors' accidents, fatalities
(5/7/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Defense Department has secured funding for the Replicator initiative. Fourteen Senators want to press the pause…
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Long-time OMB official lands COO post at SSA
(5/6/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Army will discontinue its temporary promotion policy for non-commissioned officers. In April, TSP posts negative…
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DISA's new five-year plan will consolidate support for the warfighter
(5/3/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: A permanent under secretary of Defense for policy, remains elusive. OPM prepares to launch its HR career-growth…
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Pro-Russian hacktivists have breached American critical-infrastructure networks
(5/2/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Expanded data on the federal workforce is opening the door for better planning and hiring. Republican Senators are…
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CISA makes significant progress deploying Endpoint Detection and Response tools on agency systems
(5/1/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Defense Innovation Unit gets a new deputy director of commercial operations. The GSA's effort to "right size" the…