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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 passes bill to tackle government purchase card fraud
In today's Federal Newscast, a new piece of legislation to root out waste, fraud, and abuse with government credit cards gets through the Senate.See Privacy…
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Hispanic federal managers renew call for agencies to hire more Hispanic employees
In today's Federal Newscast, members of the Hispanic Council of Federal Employment urge President Trump to make hiring more Hispanic employees a priority.See…
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OPM still not implementing some governmentwide data requirements
In today's Federal Newscast, a new Government Accountability Office report found the Office of Personnel Management has made only some progress in…
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Senate has busy day with Veterans Affairs reforms
In today's Federal Newscast, the Senate passes a group of bills which will have an effect on the Veterans Affairs Department and veterans' benefits.See Privacy…
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Coast Guard commandant voices support for transgender members
In today's Federal Newscast, while President Trump has tweeted that the military will no longer allow transgender people to serve in the military, Coast Guard…
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Trump administration's border wall project on hold due to bid protests
In today's Federal Newscast, the General Services Administration extends the comment period for those who want to give their opinions of rules pertaining to…
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Trump administration's border wall project on hold due to bid protests
In today's Federal Newscast, the process for selecting a contractor to build a wall on the U.S. southern border is delayed because of two companies objecting…
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Senate Democrats last effort to get new FBI headquarters fails
In today's Federal Newscast, Republicans on the Senate Appropriations Committee rejected an amendment in a spending measure which would have authorized funds…
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VA committees come to agreement on new funding measure for Veterans Choice program
In today's Federal Newscast, after the first measure failed to pass the House, both chambers' respective Veterans Affairs committees have new legislation on…
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Three postal workers convicted in scheme to deliver cannabis in DC
In today's Federal Newscast, the Justice Department says three postal workers conspired to use USPS equipment to distribute large amounts of pot to the D.C…
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New program lets you meet face to face with IRS over the internet
In today's Federal Newscast, the Internal Revenue Service is trying out a pilot program to let taxpayers meet with IRS representatives through virtual…
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Bill to create new cyber agency at DHS to be introduced this week
In today's Federal Newscast, Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX) is set to introduce legislation this week which would reshuffle the Homeland Security…
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Former DEA officer pleads guilty to using gun in robbery
In today's Federal Newscast, a former officer with the Drug Enforcement Administration admits to taking part in a robbery disguised as a standard search.See…
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Congress increases use of earmarks in 2017
In today's Federal Newscast, the Citizens Against Government Waste releases its 2017 Pig Book, highlighting what they see as wasteful spending by Congress.See…
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Idea of new space branch for the military gets cold reception from defense leadership
In today's Federal Newscast, another high ranking defense official comes out against the creation of a new military branch to focus on space issues, called for…
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IRS' record retention practices now below federal requirements
In today's Federal Newscast, a new report highlights poor record management at the Internal Revenue Service, leading to lost or accidentally destroyed federal…
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One of EPA's top cops is retiring
In today's Federal Newscast, Susan Shinkman, Director of the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Civil Enforcement says she will be retiring by the end…
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OPM proposes new guidelines on admin leave
In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management has proposed new regulations that define parameters for agencies in granting administrative…
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OMB to agencies: Learn to live with less
In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Management and Budget has issued its guidelines to federal agencies for 2019 budget submissions, telling them to get…
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Severe cybersecurity issues found at Army medical facilities
In today's Federal Newscast, a report issued by the Defense Department inspector general has found 350 known security vulnerabilities at three Army hospitals…
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Report offers a roadmap for White House leadership on innovation
In today's Federal Newscast, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation has proposed a detailed set of recommendations for the White House to boost…
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VA's first 'accountability' posting shows hundreds fired since Trump inauguration
In today's Federal Newscast, the Department of Veterans Affairs has posted its first list of employee removals, suspensions and demotions showing 525 VA…
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Watchdog group claims 'biased hierarchy' persists at NPS
In today's Federal Newscast, senior National Park Service officials continue to receive immunity from disciplinary actions despite findings of misconduct. The…
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Audit finds deficiencies with DHS data security
In today's Federal Newscast, an audit finds the Homeland Security Department's Office of the Chief Information Officer and Office of Financial Management is…
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State Dept. survey shows lack of leadership and vision of the future among employee concerns
In today's Federal Newscast, a survey of employees from the State Department shows deep dissatisfaction with longstanding problems and with current…
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Justice Department's Compliance Officer resigns citing Trump conduct
In today's Federal Newscast, Compliance Counsel for the Justice Department Hui Chen says she is leaving her job to participate in more political activism.See…
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Senate committee passes FAA funding measure without plan to privatize air traffic control
In today's Federal Newscast, a bill authorizing the Federal Aviation Administration gets through the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee…
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FBI Special Agent indicted for making false statements about Oregon standoff
In today's Federal Newscast, an FBI Special Agent involved with the 2016 standoff at an Oregon wildlife refuge gets indicted for making false statements about…
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House Armed Services Committee approves adding climate change as security threat
In today's Federal Newscast, the House Armed Services Committee is in the process of creating a defense spending bill for fiscal 2018 and has approved an…
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FedRAMP's 5th anniversary
In today's Federal Newscast, analysis of how the Federal Risk Authorization and Management Program has matured over the last 5 years.See Privacy Policy at…
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EPA reshaping advisory boards
In today's Federal Newscast, the Environmental Protection Agency is in the process of starting to rebuild its Science Advisory Boards.See Privacy Policy at…
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Bill in Congress would tighten rules around LPTA use
In today's Federal Newscast, two members of the House introduce legislation to apply limits to using lowest-price technically acceptable to civilian…
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Former diplomatic Secret Service agent charged with spying for China
In today's Federal Newscast, a former State Department special agent in the Diplomatic Security Service has appeared in federal court on charges of giving…
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New bill would grow Navy to 355 ships
In today's Federal Newscast, the Navy would benefit from a proposed law that would grow its fleet to 355 ships. Estimates vary as to how quickly the 79-ship…
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DoD seeks input on streamlining DFARS
In today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Department is targeting procurement rules in response to President Trump's executive order to evaluate existing…
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DHS hopes third time's a charm for major cybersecurity contract award
In today's Federal Newscast, the Homeland Security Department has once again awarded Raytheon the $1 billion DOMino cybersecurity contract.See Privacy Policy…
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Pentagon Official: DoD will be audit ready by end of September
In today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Department's Comptroller David Norquist says the department has been properly preparing for its deadline for audit…
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Justice Department investigating major contractor
In today's Federal Newscast, Booz Allen Hamilton announces announces Justice Department has launched an investigation into some of the company's accounting and…
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EPA Inspector General clears agency of wrongdoing in Gold King Mine spill
In today's Federal Newscast, the IG says while the Environmental Protection Agency didn't break any rules pertaining to blowout-prone toxic mines, it didn't…
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GAO upholds protests of OPM's background investigation services contract
In today's Federal Newscast, the Government Accountability Office faults the Office of Personnel Management's process for not evaluating each of the bids for…
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Senators hope to help Veterans Affairs fill thousands of open positions
In today's Federal Newscast, two Senators introduce legislation to the Veterans Affairs Department address its 45,000 vacancies.See Privacy Policy at…
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There will be no prosecutions related to Denver VA hospital cost overruns
In today's Federal Newscast, the Justice Department tells disappointed lawmakers there was not enough evidence to prosecute executives at the Veterans Affairs…
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Senior EOIR executive accused of abusing hiring authority
In today's Federal Newscast, the Justice Department's Inspector General says an unnamed senior official with the Executive Office for Immigration Review was…
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DHS Secretary defends 2018 budget request
In today's Federal Newscast, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly explains to the House Homeland Security Committe why DHS needs a 6.8 percent budget…
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New tool to help servicemembers make major retirement decision
In today's Federal Newscast, the Pentagon unveils a calculator to help members of the military figure out if they should opt into the new blended retirement…
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Federal contractor charged with leaking classified information to the press
In today's Federal Newscast, Reality Leigh Winner, an employee of Pluribus International Corporation, removed classified material from a government facility…
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Secret Service eases drug policy for applicants, prior marijuana use no longer disqualifies
In today's Federal Newscast, in dire need of more agents, the Secret Service says it's no longer turning down applicants who tried marijuana more than a…
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DOJ falls short in handling of sexual harassment claims within agency
In today's Federal Newscast, the Justice Department Office of Inspector General reports that though the number of allegations is low, DOJ has systemic issues…
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OPM: Ease up on the new Senior Executive Service requests
In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management wants agencies to exercise restraint and be judicious in making requests for additional Senior…
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OPM: Ease up on the new Senior Executive Service requests
In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management wants agencies to exercise restraint and be judicious in making requests for additional Senior…
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Veterans Affairs IG investigating more cases of employees stealing drugs
In today's Federal Newscast, data discovered by the Associated Press reveals the Veterans Affairs Department Office of Inspector General is looking into over…
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Union to Trump administration: Hands off student loan forgiveness program
In today's Federal Newscast, the National Treasury Employees Union is worried the Trump administration's plan to eliminate the Public Service Loan Forgiveness…
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Employee at Interior CIO's office admits to fraudulent card use
In today's Federal Newscast, an employee working under the Interior Department's Chief Information Officer admits to using her government travel card for…
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Democratic leaders ask Zinke to go easy on National Monuments
In today's Federal Newscast, the minority leaders and whips of both chambers of Congress ask Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to not eliminate any national…
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Former Marine cops to stealing parts from Marine One squadron
In today's Federal Newscast, a former Marine staff sergeant pleads guilty to stealing from the helicopter squadron responsible for transporting the…
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FTC and Justice Department's Antitrust Division want staff reductions
In today's Federal Newscast, in both of the agencies 2018 budget requests, the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division within the Justice…
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Court rules FAA can't regulate recreational drones
In today's Federal Newscast, a win for drone hobbyists as the Court of Appeals in D.C. finds the Federal Aviation Administration overstepped it's authority in…
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Agencies team up to increase police protection
In today's Federal Newscast, three federal agencies launch a new network to quickly relay information about individuals considered a threat to police…
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Senate panel passes improper federal bonuses bill
In today's Federal Newscast, a bill that would limit the authority agencies have to give bonuses to bad-behaving federal employees has cleared its first…
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Bipartisan bill would let review board decide if IT vulnerabilities should be made public or not
In today's Federal Newscast, following the massive WannaCry ransomware cyber attack, a group of senators introduce legislation to set up a board to regulate…