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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
House bill gaining steam to restore full Social Security benefits to certain feds
(2/23/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: A House bill is gaining steam to restore full Social Security benefits to certain feds. The focus intensifies on an…
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Federal contracting industry provides support for Ukraine
(2/22/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The federal contracting industry provides big-time support for Ukraine. TSP's obsolete forms could pose a problem. And…
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Defense Department officials took risks when authorizing commercial cloud services, DoD IG says
(2/21/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Did DoD officials take risks when authorizing commercial cloud services? OPM is offering Federal HR specialists a free…
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State Dept. gets serious about cybersecurity
(2/17/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Justice and Commerce Departments join forces to target cyber crime. The backlog of retirement claims at OPM…
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Postal Service moves to crack down on 'a surge in counterfeit postage'
(2/16/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Postal Service is moving to crack down on 'a surge in counterfeit postage.' The Office of Management and Budget is…
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NIH $50 billion IT-services contract being buried under protests
(2/15/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The $50 billion IT-services contract from NIH is being buried under protests, yet again. The Air National Guard is…
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Top Virginia lawmakers join forces to make final non-partisan pitch for new FBI HQ in their state
(2/14/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Powerful Virginia lawmakers, of all stripes, are making a final pitch to land the new FBI HQ in their state. Some GOP…
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TSA’s use of facial recognition comes under congressional scrutiny
(2/13/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Transportation Security Administration’s use of facial recognition comes under congressional scrutiny. The…
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Growing disagreement between OMB and GAO is no act
(2/10/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Defense Department IG warns against unauthorized apps on government phones. A growing disagreement between OMB and…
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GAO preparing first-of-its-kind estimate of total fraud across all federal programs
(2/9/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: GAO is preparing a first-of-its-kind estimate of the total amount of fraud across all federal programs. DoD health care…
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Agencies slow to act on some critical cybersecurity recommendations
(2/8/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Agencies are dragging their feet on some critical cybersecurity recommendations. GSA is expanding its data reporting…
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Momentum continues toward modernizing Congress
(2/7/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The momentum continues toward modernizing Congress. President Biden names a Microsoft executive to chair a key…
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Child care for DoD employees is falling short, GAO says
(2/6/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Child care for DoD employees is good, but costs too much and is in short supply. A new bill could change how COLAs are…
Federal NewscastMSPB says federal hiring officials should focus more on skills rather than education
In today's Federal Newscast, the Merit Systems Protection Board encourages federal hiring managers to focus more on job candidates' skills, rather than their…
Federal NewscastNavy wants local help figuring out what to do with a now closed facility
In today's Federal Newscast, a Hawaiian company will help the Navy find community-based solutions to reuse the Red Hill fuel storage facility on Oahu.See…
Federal NewscastA new way to measure the government's supply chain security readiness
In today's Federal Newscast the Federal Acquisition Security Council is developing a scorecard to help assess governmentwide supply chain security…
Federal NewscastPRAC: Potentially over $5 billion in fraudulent pandemic loans from SBA
In today's Federal Newscast, a pandemic watchdog flags billions of dollars in potential fraud from programs offered by the Small Business Administration. See…
Federal NewscastState Department employees suffering from mysterious condition now have an avenue for financial help
In today's Federal Newscast, the State Department outlines how employees suffering from so-called Havana Syndrome can qualify for compensation.See Privacy…
Federal NewscastLooking for a job? Now could be a good time to start your intelligence career
In today's Federal Newscast, the National Security Agency is embarking one of its largest hiring sprees of the last three decades.See Privacy Policy at…
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Concerned with potential damage to national security, two Senators request review of consulting firms' dual US-China relationships
(1/26/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Concerned with potential damage to national security, two Senators have requested a review of consulting firms' dual…
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DoD wants to declassify more intelligence to enhance private-sector cybersecurity
(1/25/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Defense Department wants to declassify more intelligence to enhance private-sector cybersecurity. GSA is taking…
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OPM draws wrath of House Oversight and Accountability Committee
(1/24/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The OPM has drawn the wrath of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. The National Geospatial-Intelligence…
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GAO sounds the alarm on federal cybersecurity efforts
(1/23/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The GAO is once again sounding the alarm on federal cybersecurity efforts. The Veterans Affairs Department is weeks…
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Treasury Department temporarily suspends investments in the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund
(1/20/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Treasury Department is temporarily suspending investments in the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund…
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GAO audits another big federal program with big fraud potential
(1/19/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: GAO audits another big federal program with big fraud potential. The Defense Department has a new plan to manage its…
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Court fight continues over government-shutdown double back pay
(1/18/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The court fight continues over government-shutdown double back pay. A New York congressman is urging CISA to examine…
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IG slams NASA's software asset management, calling it 'basic'
(1/17/23) In today's Federal Newscast: The Inspector General criticizes NASA's software asset management, calling it 'basic.' Some Coasties are treading water…
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Soldier sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for $3 million PPP loan fraud
(1/13/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: A soldier has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for $3 million in PPP loan fraud. New recommendations are out on…
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Grassley calls for 10 agencies to account for payment arrangements of temporarily employed non-feds
(1/12/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: A powerful senator wants to know how some agencies are paying non-federal temp employees. The Navy Secretary expresses…
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Another agency discovers the benefits of other transaction authority
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dalhgren Division, like other defense units, seeks to bring new industrial capabilities quickly to benefit the mission. Now it…
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GOP House members named chairmen of Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Committees
(1/11/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: House Republicans continue to enjoy their majority, naming two more members to committee chairmanships. Defense…
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GOP chairmen selected on House Ways and Means and Homeland Security Committees
(1/10/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Republicans have started selecting chairmen for their House committees. OPM offers agencies a first look at new HR…
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Bad computer-password practices could lead to a phishing-attack crisis
(1/9/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Bad computer password practices could lead to phishing attacks at the Interior Department. 2022 Unclassified Defense…
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DoD reveals name-change recommendations for nine Army bases
DoD reveals the name-change recommendations for nine Army bases. AFGE says inmate sex incidents are creating stress-induced illnesses for federal prison…
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Indictments, convictions and millions recovered, as DHS OIG tackles COVID-19 fraud
(1/5/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: COVID fraud leads to indictments, convictions and millions recovered, thanks to the efforts of the DHS OIG. Leaders at…
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Biden renominates Gigi Sohn to FCC, 14 months after failed first confirmation effort
(1/4/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The President tries again, 14 months later, to get Gigi Sohn on the FCC. Awash in scandal, Congress calls for more…
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Military academy superstar athletes no longer can turn pro upon graduation
Military academy superstar athletes can no longer turn pro immediately after graduation. OPM reminds agencies that there are rules about putting political…
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Congress wants DoD's telework policies set in stone
In today's Federal Newscast, emphasizing the availability of telework for federal jobs may lead to better recruitment and retention. See Privacy Policy at…
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NIST is out with new methods for agencies to handle data privacy concerns
In today's Federal Newscast, the National Institute of Standards and Technology has new guidance for federal agencies that need to reduce privacy risks in…
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Legislation order Bureau of Prisons to upgrade its security hardware
In today's Federal Newscast, the Federal Bureau of Prisons will have to overhaul its outdated security systems under legislation the president signed…
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NARA signs new telework agreement with AFGE
In today's Federal Newscast, a new telework agreement for one agency gives its employees more flexibility See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
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DHS IG finds Homeland Security not too secure about revoking credentials from former employees
(12/12/22) - In today's Federal Newscast - The DHS Inspector General finds Homeland Security not too secure about revoking former employees' credentials. A new…
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CBP's $17 billion budget means a bigger focus on the border
(12/22/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: A $17 billion dollar budget for CBP means a bigger border focus. The Merit Systems Protection Board releases a report…
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OPM has its first deputy director in two years
(12/21/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Office of Personnel Management has its first deputy director in two years. Information on CIA's new Open Source…
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GOP Senators urge defense secretary to reinstate military members and issue backpay for vaccine-related discharges
(12/20/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: Republican Senators urge Defense Secretary Austin to reinstate military members and to issue backpay for…
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Senate continues its crusade against duplicative federal programs
(12/19/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Senate continues its battle against wasteful duplication in federal programs. Over the past two years, the wage…
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Senate unanimously passes bill that would ban TikTok on government devices
(12/16/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Senate has unanimously agreed that TikTok should be banned. The percentage of women serving in the military keeps…
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Lawmakers want retired military officers held accountable for jobs with shady foreign clients
(12/15/22) In today's Federal Newscast: With the cost of living up, so is the military's Basic Allowance for Housing. Lawmakers want retired military officers…
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The chances of a government shutdown, just about slammed shut
(12/14/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: The chances that congress will shut down the government look slim...maybe. Space Force guardians sharpened their…
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DoD IG issues critical report on behavior of former director of the White House Military Office
(12/13/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Defense Department Inspector General issues a critical report on the behavior of the former director of the White…
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OPM prepares to gather telework information from all agencies
(12/12/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: OPM prepares to gather telework information from all federal agencies. DoJ and HHS strengthen their partnership to…
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NDAA will give direct financial help to servicemembers in need
(12/9/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: The National Defense Authorization Act will give direct financial help to servicemembers in need. The Department of…
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NDAA will give direct financial help to servicemembers in need
(12/9/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: The National Defense Authorization Act will give direct financial help to servicemembers in need. The Department of…
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IBM's shopping spree lands a Reston firm, as it gobbles up its 25th company since 2020
(12/8/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: IBM's shopping spree lands a Reston firm, as it gobbles up its 25th company since 2020. DoD's chief financial officer…
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House and Senate Armed Services Committee leaders reached an agreement on NDAA
(12/7/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: House and Senate Armed Services Committee leaders have reached an agreement on the National Defense Authorization Act…
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House Republicans urge EEOC bring employees fully back to the office
(12/6/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: Republicans in the House call on the EEOC to fully bring back federal employees to the office. A new study finds that…
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'The Evil Twins' are on the House calendar for the first time,for a possible first-ever vote
(12/5/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Evil Twins are on the House calendar for the first time for a possible first-ever vote. With a $10 billion…
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission gets high marks for its cybersecurity program
(12/2/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission gets high marks for its cybersecurity program. Watchdogs say mistakes and…
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President's Management Agenda sets training and supplier diversity goals
(12/1/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: The President's Management Agenda sets agency goals for training and supplier diversity, among others. Seventy House…
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A banner year for GSA IT contracts
(11/30/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: We have the numbers on a banner year for GSA IT contracts. The Space Force orbits into its first overseas combatant…