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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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- Federal Newscast
The size of the next federal pay raise is up in the air
In today's Federal Newscast: A federal pay raise appears to be on the horizon, but remains up in the air. Inflation might mean more money for the DoD and…
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Coast Guard cyber expert says ransomware attack on federal agency is more than likely
In today's Federal Newscast, the Coast Guard's Cyber Red and Blue Team Branch chief says that a ransomware attack is probably coming to a federal agency soon…
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U.S. Marshals Service may need some help managing all that seized crypto
In today's Federal Newscast, the U.S. Marshals Service has its work cut out managing cryptocurrencies seized by the Justice Department. See Privacy Policy at…
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While the White House doesn't like the idea of a Space National Guard, one particular interest group does
In today's Federal Newscast, the Biden administration doesn’t think a Space National Guard is the best idea. Now some interest groups are pushing back. See…
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40 members of the U.S. Digital Corps headed to 13 agencies to improve digital services
In today's Federal Newscast: the Biden administration outlines its plan to maximize COVID-era IT modernization funds. A study shows the brain injury CTE is…
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Federal workers who get injured on the job may soon have more treatment options
In today's Federal Newscast, a bill passes the House giving federal workers who get injured on the job better access to workers' compensation.See Privacy…
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Federal lawsuit over 2015 OPM breach seems all but wrapped up
In today's Federal Newscast, news on a potential multimillion dollar settlement for victims of the Office of Personnel Management hack. See Privacy Policy at…
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DC area Congressman want to make federal telework a permanent option
In today's Federal Newscast, Democratic House lawmakers want to expand federal employee telework for the long-haul.See Privacy Policy at…
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The Air Force wants to show its airmen how to fuel up...themselves that is
In today's Federal Newscast, the Air Force now has its own cooking show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
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Government events may soon look a little like before COVID-19
In today's Federal Newscast, the Safer Federal Workforce Committee issues a slew of updates to the governmentwide policy for dealing with Covid-19. See Privacy…
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White House to initiate paid internship program for the first time ever this fall
In today's Federal Newscast, this fall, the White House will have paid internships for the first time ever. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
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The first female U.S. military service chief is sworn in
In today's Federal Newscast, it’s official: the U.S. military has its first-ever female service chief. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
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New lawsuit filed on behalf of Air Force members with religious objections to COVID vaccine mandate
In today's Federal Newscast, a federal lawsuit has been filed against the Defense Department on behalf of members of the Air Force seeking religious exemptions…
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Energy Department takes the title owning the fastest computer in the world
In today's Federal Newscast, the Energy Department's Oak Ridge National Lab is home to the world's fastest supercomputer. See Privacy Policy at…
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BLM workers elect to join federal employee union
In today's Federal Newscast, employees at the Bureau of Land Management's headquarters vote to receive union coverage.See Privacy Policy at…
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Two agencies point the finger when it comes to keeping track of tech spending
In today's Federal Newscast, GAO, OMB butt heads over cost estimating for projects winning extra funding for IT modernization.See Privacy Policy at…
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Man faces decade in prison for threatening some prominent federal employees
In today's Federal Newscast, a West Virginia man is facing punishment, including up to 10 years in jail, for making multiple threats against federal…
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New data shows federal workers with disabilities are having a tougher time getting management positions
In today's Federal Newscast, a new report from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission finds opportunities for federal workers with disabilities are…
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New data shows federal workers with disabilities are having a tougher time getting management positions
In today's Federal Newscast, a new report from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission finds opportunities for federal workers with disabilities are…
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New report says the Pentagon is not paying enough attention to its civilian workforce
In today's Federal Newscast, an influential DoD advisory group says the Defense Department needs to pay a lot more management attention to its civilian…
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House Republicans look to get feds back to the office
In today's Federal Newscast, some Republican lawmakers want to press pause on making remote work permanent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
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National Guard members get the go ahead to unionize if and when they're called up by the governor
In today's Federal Newscast, National Guard members on state duty can now unionize, thanks to a new Justice Department agreement. See Privacy Policy at…
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Agencies may need to change to adapt to post-COVID workplaces
In today's Federal Newscast, the director of the Office of Management and Budget wants agencies to look at the future of work.See Privacy Policy at…
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An idea to change how cost of living adjustments are calculated for federal retirees is introduced in Congress
In today's Federal Newscast, House lawmakers want to change how cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, are calculated for many federal retirees.See Privacy…
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Postal Service agrees to provide more transparency during election season
In today's Federal Newscast, the Postal Service settles another lawsuit stemming from the 2020 presidential election. See Privacy Policy at…
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New numbers from the IRS' watchdog truly show less workers, means less tax dollars
In today's Federal Newscast, the IRS saw the amount of money collected through enforcement mechanism drop significantly in fiscal 2020.See Privacy Policy at…
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EEOC and federal employee union are locked in dispute over return to work plans
In today's Federal Newscast, the American Federation of Government Employees has filed an unfair labor practice complaint, saying that EEOC did not finish…
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Agencies get new workforce priorities to focus on for the next few years
In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management released a new federal workforce plan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
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Some members of the Interior Dept. will have an opportunity for remote work
In today's Federal Newscast, some Interior Department employees will see their remote work options expand.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
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House of Representatives set to raise minimum salary for staffers
In today's Federal Newscast, the House of Representatives is trying to recruit more diverse and high-quality candidates, and get them to stay there.See Privacy…
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Two agencies are teaming up in the name of environmental justice
In today's Federal Newscast, the Justice Department and the Environmental Protection Agency are teaming up to launch a new environmental justice strategy. See…
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With the weakening dollar, the Pentagon may need to refill the coffers sooner than expected
In today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Department says it may need more money in 2023 to offset inflation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
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Pentagon enters what many hope will be the final round against cancer
In today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Department is working with other agencies to defeat cancer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
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Pentagon feeling those high gas prices as well
In today's Federal Newscast, rising oil prices tend to raise the cost of just about everything – including running a military.See Privacy Policy at…
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Vets suing Army for not recognizing substance abuse disorders in discharges
In today's Federal Newscast, veterans are suing the Army for refusing to give soldiers with alcohol and drug addictions honorable discharges.See Privacy Policy…
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Members of Congress hoping to secure higher pay raise for federal employees next year
In today's Federal Newscast, Members of Congress are pushing for a higher pay raise than the White House asked for in 2023.See Privacy Policy at…
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Homeland Security's bug bounty pilot went so well, the agency is looking to expand upon it
In today's Federal Newscast, DHS is ready to expand its cyber bug bounty program after a successful pilot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
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Biden administration trying to find happy medium when it comes to facial recognition
In today's Federal Newscast, Can the government safely and equitably use facial recognition for identity proofing? That's the question the General Services…
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OPM wants to help formerly incarcerated with finding work in the federal government
In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management is giving formerly incarcerated individuals an opportunity to join the federal workforce.See…
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Current and former members of the military can squeeze in on some military flights again
In today's Federal Newscast, the Air Force’s Air Mobility Command will allow those with special privileges to tag along on military flights if there is…
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EPA changing on-boarding process due to pandemic's effect on the workplace
In today's Federal Newscast, the Environmental Protection Agency is revising its onboarding process to reflect the pandemic's effects on the workplace.See…
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GAO: HHS needs to find ways to shield its scientists from political strong-arming
In today's Federal Newscast, a new study from the Government Accountability Office finds the Health and Human Services Department needs to take steps to…
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Members of Congress want State Dept. to go to bat for LGBTQ diplomats
In today's Federal Newscast, top Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee are calling on the State Department to expand opportunities for LGBTQ…
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Federal employees can now send portion of their pay to help Ukrainian refugees
In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management is giving all federal workers the option to contribute to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.See…
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Agencies and companies now have a how to guide on reporting cybersecurity incidents
In today's Federal Newscast, there’s a new guide for how to report cyber incidents from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.See Privacy Policy…
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Federal agencies have their plans for increasing equity in government services
In today's Federal Newscast, more than 90 federal agencies announce new plans to improve equity in government services. See Privacy Policy at…
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Questions arise from Air Force's decision to move Space Force headquarters to Alabama
In today's Federal Newscast, concerns about the movement of U.S. Space Command headquarters are mounting.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
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USCIS looks to streamline the process for those applying for DACA status
In today's Federal Newscast, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services expands online filing to those with DACA status. See Privacy Policy at…
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OPM hopes new hiring resource hub will make it easier to recruit cyber experts
In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management wants to make it easier to recruit cyber experts for federal jobs.See Privacy Policy at…
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Small Business Administration wants to show off new technologies made possible through its funding programs
In today's Federal Newscast, the Small Business Administration is looking to showcase entrepreneurs developing technology in key industries in part through…
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Federal employees will get the first crack at the State Department's online passport renewal process
In today's Federal Newscast, the State Department invites federal employees to renew their passports online ahead of public launch. See Privacy Policy at…
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Agency in charge of legislative workers hopes to keep things rolling
In today's Federal Newscast, to continue enhancing worker protections in the legislative branch, the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights is requesting a…
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Coast Guard may soon have the first woman in uniform to lead a military branch
In today's Federal Newscast, President Joe Biden taps Admiral Linda Fagan as the next commandant of the Coast Guard.See Privacy Policy at…
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Biden admin. worries effects from climate change will take a toll of federal budgets for years to come
In today's Federal Newscast, the Biden administration expects climate change’s toll on the federal government will become more expensive over time.See Privacy…
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Three members of U.S. Army are charged in alleged gun running scheme
In today's Federal Newscast, the Justice Department has charged three Army servicemembers for allegedly having a key role in a criminal network that supplied…
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Biden admin. hoping to make government services more inclusive for transgender people
In today's Federal Newscast, the White House wants to boost inclusion for transgender people in federal services.See Privacy Policy at…
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Another court rules in favor of Navy sailors who do not want COVID-19 vaccine
In today's Federal Newscast, a federal judge in Texas has blocked the Navy from enforcing its COVID vaccine mandate against nearly 4,000 sailors who’d filed…
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SBA dropping thousands of temporary employees hired as part of COVID response
The Small Business Administration is planning to shed the equivalent of more than 3,400 full-time employees as part of its budget request for fiscal 2023.See…
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Senators want to eliminate any conflicts of interest with government contractors
In today's Federal Newscast, a bi-partisan group of Senators are taking aim at organizational conflicts of interest among federal contractors. See Privacy…
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With rising inflation, OPM to examine some employees current pay rate
In today's Federal Newscast, some federal workers may be getting a pay raise due to rising levels of inflation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…