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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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Senate confirms first woman to serve on Joint Chiefs of Staff
(11/3/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: In an effort to avoid problems, a Senate bill looks to mandate the use of an AI playbook. An industry association is…
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Senate takes a big step to avoid a government shutdown
(11/2/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: President Biden plans to nominate a new second-in-command at the State Department. Military families could see…
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SEC suing SolarWinds and CISO over Russian hack
(11/1/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The SEC is suing SolarWinds and its Chief Information Security Officer for "defrauding investors." The Pentagon…
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Marine Corps Commandant suffers serious health episode
(10/31/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Gen. Eric Smith, the commandant of the Marine Corps, has suffered what appears to be a serious health episode…
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Furlough warning from Federal Labor Relations Authority Chairman
(10/30/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Navy's principal cyber advisor is leaving government. Correctional officers at Leavenworth federal penitentiary…
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State Dept and USAID psychiatrists spread thin, as demand for mental health services overseas rises
(10/27/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Federal employees’ demand for mental health services overseas is rising, but help for them is spread thin. HHS…
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Bill would make non-feds, who work at tribally controlled schools, TSP eligible
(10/26/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Thousands of non-feds would be eligible to join the Thrift Savings Plan under a new bill. Agencies must award at…
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TSP participants can now make unlimited checks into loan applications, at any time
(10/25/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: TSP participants can now check on their loan applications at any time, as often as they would like. Dozens of…
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GSA plans for new service to make paying travel expenses easier for feds
(10/24/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The EEOC swears in a new general counsel, who happens to be blind. DoJ has launched a new online tool to inform…
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IRS crackdown on wealthy tax cheats brings in millions of dollars, in early stages
(10/23/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Several GPO workers have filed a lawsuit, alleging a pervasive workplace culture of racism and sexism. The Biden…
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Federal contracting dollars for women-owned small business remain below 5%
(10/20/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: FEMA is asking the public to test features on its mobile app. Military records destroyed in a 1973 fire, leave some…
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Senate bill would improve death benefits for civilian feds
(10/19/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Sen. Sinema (I-Ariz.) has introduced a bill that would improve death benefits for civilian feds. The SBA has come…
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DoD awards $40M in research grants to four Historically Black Colleges and Universities
(10/18/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Defense Department has awarded $40 million dollars in research grants to four Historically Black Colleges and…
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Stage is set for the awards ceremony to recognize outstanding feds
In today's Federal Newscast, the Partnership for Public Service is out with the latest crop of Service to America Medals, or "Sammies," winners. See Privacy…
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Navy moves to shutdown Pear Harbor facility that leaked contaminated water
(10/16/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The GSA is taking another step to measure how technology vendors are protecting their supply chains. The Navy moves…
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Could teleworking be the key to getting more military spouses federal jobs?
In today's Federal Newscast, federal agencies may get tools to hire military and law enforcement spouses as well as veterans quickly for remote positions.See…
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The Army has its sights set on Gen Zers
In today's Federal Newscast, the Army Enterprise Marketing Office is modernizing its efforts to help reach Generation Z.See Privacy Policy at…
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New Army chief of staff targets 'the network' as his top modernization priority
(10/11/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Some feds in the Evergreen State might soon get a boost in locality pay. The new Army chief of staff targets "the…
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Out with the old, in with the new, as the Army tries new pilot program to off load some of its expired equipment
In today's Federal Newscast, the Army’s trying to modernize just about everything right now – from helicopters to vehicles to radios. But if it’s going to…
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Postal Service crackdown on theft not delivering
(10/6/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Federal cyber specialists have a new Top 10 List for what not to do when it comes to protecting your network. The…
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OPM reminds agencies to report telework data accurately
(10/5/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The IRS may have over-estimated the public demand for a government-run online platform to file taxes. OPM reminds…
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Senators move to financially protect contractors during government shutdowns
(10/4/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Virginia's two U.S. Senators make a move to protect contractors in the event of future government shutdowns. Getting…
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Dog-fighting ring leads to arrest of DoD official
(10/3/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Half of America's federal wildland firefighters say they will quit if their temporary pay raise is not made permanent…
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National Archives issues new guidance to ensure agencies properly manage federal records on platforms like Zoom
(10/2/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The National Archives has issued a new guidance to ensure agencies properly manage federal records created on…
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OPM continues effort to encourage hiring of military spouses
(9/29/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Postal Regulatory Commission remains at full strength, as it implements its 10-year reform plan. The Department of…
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Will a fiscal-calendar date change make future government-shutdown threats disappear?
(9/28/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Homeland Security Committee Republicans want to block funding for a new panel of intelligence advisers that includes…
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Schumer, McConnell offer up 45-day shutdown solution
(9/27/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The leaders in the U.S. Senate have an agreement. Now what? Since 2020, IRS chatbots have assisted over 13 million…
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OMB tells agencies to update plans for a government shutdown
(9/26/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: USPS wanted to break even this fiscal year. Instead, it has lost nearly $7 billion. The CIO-SP4 governmentwide…
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VA takes back nearly $10M in bonuses
(9/25/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Half the time, GAO says, America's 450 F-35 fighters are grounded because of maintenance issues. GSA again extends the…
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Air Force abruptly cancels a huge cybersecurity solicitation
(9/22/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: A State Department contractor has been arrested for allegedly sharing classified information with a foreign…
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Legionnaires’ disease bacteria in the water of some federal buildings, GSA IG says
(9/21/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: OMB Director Shalanda Young warns that a continuing resolution could discontinue hiring. CQ Brown gets the green light…
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Congressmen raise concerns about child care during government shutdown
(9/20/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Two congressmen are raising concerns about child care for essential workers during a government shutdown. D.C…
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DHS threat assessment anticipates "likely" cyber attacks on 2024 elections
(9/19/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: After three crashes, two of them deadly, the Marines halt aviation for two days. A DHS threat assessment warns of…
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Thousands of new high-paying IRS accountant jobs will help ferret out tax cheats
(9/18/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Homeland Security advisers are calling for technology investments that support remote work. A Congressional…
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Low recruiting, high retention, putting financial strain on military
(9/15/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Low recruiting, but high retention, are putting a financial strain on the U.S. military. The Government Accountability…
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DoD adjusts childcare fees, gives military families financial boost
(9/14/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Defense Department has adjusted childcare fees to give military families a financial boost. The Veterans Affairs…
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Warnings have begun about ramifications of government shutdown
(9/13/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The alarm bells can be heard almost everywhere about the negative impacts of a government shutdown. The Labor…
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GOP bills would 'devastate the American people,' OMB director says
(9/12/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: OMB Director Shalanda Young says GOP budget proposals would "devastate the American people." A DoD IG report says 20%…
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IRS cracks down hard on 1,600 deadbeat millionaires
(9/11/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The IRS is using AI to crack down on 1,600 deadbeat millionaires. Microsoft has disclosed how Chinese hackers accessed…
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Big telework changes at Small Business Administration
(9/8/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: There are some big telework changes at the Small Business Administration. The Office of Personnel Management retirement…
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Two lawmakers move to unalterably slam the door shut on government shutdowns
(9/7/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: A senator and congressman are moving to end government shutdowns once and for all. The Office of the National Cyber…
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Army switches from GDIT to Leidos to run its multi-billion-dollar hardware contract vehicle
(9/6/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Federal job seekers with a criminal past get a little help from OPM. An IRS watchdog says the agency needs to handle…
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COVID-compliance requirements in job postings are so 10 minutes ago, OPM says
(9/5/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: National Guardsmen from five states are helping fight wildfires in Louisiana. GSA is using the Inflation Reduction Act…
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More GOP pressure on White House to explain telework philosophy
(9/1/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: There's more GOP pressure on the White House to explain its telework philosophy. New details are out on the impact of…
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More than 1,500 federal personnel respond to Hurricane Idalia
(8/31/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The National Security Agency has a new deputy director. More than 1,500 federal personnel help to handle Hurricane…
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Telework leads to feds 'phoning it in,' says senator seeking IG assessment
(8/30/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Following a critical report, the TSA is taking steps to improve its cybersecurity practices. Federal labor unions want…
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Could we soon see a federal Department of Water?
In today's Federal Newscast, presidential advisors are calling for the creation of a “Department of Water” to confront what they say are rapidly evolving water…
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Confederate Civil War casualty A.P. Hill, has name removed from Virginia army base
(8/28/23) In today's Federal Newscast: Exceeding its goal, the VA finds housing for thousands of homeless veterans. An original digital services SWAT team…
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Confederate Civil War casualty A.P. Hill has name removed from Virginia army base
(8/28/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Exceeding its goal, the VA finds housing for thousands of homeless veterans. An original digital services SWAT team…
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Inspector General detects big polygraph failure at DEA
(8/25/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Labor Department is struggling to retain drug intervention specialists in its Job Corps centers. The Justice…
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Labor Dept uncovers more improper spending of COVID relief funds
(8/24/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Defense Department now has an option to reach the cloud from outside the continental United States. The Postal…
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TSP now has 89% satisfaction rate, FRTIB says
(8/23/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Staffing shortages are on the rise across America at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Federal Retirement Thrift…
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Losing bidder again protests 10-year $65B DoD health care contract
(8/22/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: California lawmakers want more passport offices in their state. A losing bidder again protests a 10-year $65 billion…
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House Dems say OPM's definition of infertility unfair to LGBTQ+ Community
(8/21/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: NTEU disaster relief grants are now available through the FEEA Assistance Fund. The Defense Department offers FEMA a…
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GSA attacks unconscious bias, with identity-verification technology
(8/18/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The General Services Administration is taking on unconscious bias, with identity-verification technology. The Patent…
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Mental-health struggles remain a concern for those seeking security clearances, survey shows
(8/17/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Congress weighs-in on the process of how agencies are moving to the cloud. Mental-health struggles remain a concern…
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DoD mobilizes resources to help in Hawaii
(8/16/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The FBI is getting a new leader to take on insider threats. The Defense Department mobilizes resources to help in…
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House Republicans want to freeze hiring at the Education Department
(8/15/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: An IRS watchdog says the handling of sensitive taxpayer records is often sloppy. CISA launches a new program to help…
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Telework pros and cons still unknown in the long run, GAO says
(8/14/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The recent Chinese hack of a Microsoft vulnerability, prompts DHS to step-up its analysis of all threats to cloud…
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The IRS appears to have counted out some taxpayers a bit too soon
In today's Federal Newscast, an IRS watchdog finds the agency incorrectly flagged tens of thousands of taxpayers as deceased.See Privacy Policy at…