Federal Newscast

4:44

House Dems want investigation of Trump admin.'s...

Federal Newscast ·

2018/08/15

In today's Federal Newscast, following an inspector general report showing most of the Homeland Security Department's nondisclosure agreements do not comply with federal whistleblower laws, congressional overseers worry about how NDA's are used at other agencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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3:49

Wilkie begins to assemble new leadership team at VA

Federal Newscast ·

2018/08/14

The new Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie said several new people will be taking top-level leadership positions at the agency shortly. Pamela Powers will be the department's new chief of staff, Chris Syrek will be VA's deputy chief of staff, and Jacquelyn Hayes-Byrd will be the acting assistant secretary for human resources and administration, replacing Peter Shelby, who left VA earlier this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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3:47

Wilkie begins to assemble new leadership team at VA

Federal Newscast ·

2018/08/14

The new Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie said several new people will be taking top-level leadership positions at the agency shortly. Pamela Powers will be the department's new chief of staff, Chris Syrek will be VA's deputy chief of staff, and Jacquelyn Hayes-Byrd will be the acting assistant secretary for human resources and administration, replacing Peter Shelby, who left VA earlier this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4:37

OPM suggests agencies allow more telework for DC area...

Federal Newscast ·

2018/08/13

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management is encouraging agencies to let Washington-area employees use telework and other workplace flexibilities for the next two weeks during Metro’s major track work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4:28

Trump admin wants Space Force up and running by 2020

Federal Newscast ·

2018/08/10

In today's Federal Newscast, the Pentagon officially announces its plans to establish a sixth branch of the military focused on space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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3:45

GAO: Funding questions remain for President Trump's...

Federal Newscast ·

2018/08/09

In today's Federal Newscast, the Government Accountability Office says Customs and Border Protection is not factoring in certain factors when determining the cost for the proposed wall at the U.S. southern border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4:20

'Modest decrease' in amount of contractors debarred...

Federal Newscast ·

2018/08/08

In today's Federal Newscast, the Interagency Suspension and and Debarment Committee's latest report to Congress shows fewer federal contractors were punished in fiscal 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4:15

Embattled agency getting permanent leader

Federal Newscast ·

2018/08/07

In today’s Federal Newscast, Ronald Vitello will be nominated as the new permanent director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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3:38

FEMA overpaid temp workers during hurricane response...

Federal Newscast ·

2018/08/06

In today’s Federal Newscast, a new report from the Homeland Security Department’s Inspector General highlights FEMA’s workforce issues during disaster deployments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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3:57

NDAA amendment calls for reviewing clearance status...

Federal Newscast ·

2018/08/03

In today’s Federal Newscast, an amendment in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act calls for investigating whether military or defense leaders found guilty of sexual assault or harassment should retain their security clearances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4:30

Regulatory action has decreased significantly under...

Federal Newscast ·

2018/08/02

In today's Federal Newscast, new analysis shows significant regulatory activity has fallen 74% since the new team took office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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3:55

Former VA worker convicted of defrauding disabled...

Federal Newscast ·

2018/08/01

In today's Federal Newscast, a Veterans Affairs field examiner was hoping to steal nearly $700 thousand from a disabled veteran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4:15

Millennials are getting less and less mail

Federal Newscast ·

2018/07/31

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Postal Service’s inspector general says adults between the ages of 18 and 34 received significantly less mail in 2017 than the year before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4:44

Pentagon now has ‘Do-Not-Buy’ list for risky software...

Federal Newscast ·

2018/07/30

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4:06

Final version of NDAA passes the House

Federal Newscast ·

2018/07/27

In today's Federal Newscast, the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act clears the House, bringing servicemembers one step closer to a pay raise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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3:50

Bill to streamline HR hiring at Veterans Affairs...

Federal Newscast ·

2018/07/26

In today's Federal Newscast, a newly passed House bill would reform the way the Veterans Affairs Department hires human resources people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4:40

Provision calling for higher buyout values scrapped...

Federal Newscast ·

2018/07/25

In today’s Federal Newscast, the House and Senate could not agree on a provision in the 2019 defense authorization bill calling for $40,000 Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments for federal employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4:37

Most agencies are still not fulfilling spending data...

Federal Newscast ·

2018/07/24

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Government Accountability Office says only 15 out of 53 agencies met DATA Act requirements for complete, timely, and accurate spending data reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4:17

Trump taps healthcare investigator for new VA...

Federal Newscast ·

2018/07/23

In today's Federal Newscast, the President names Tamara Bonzanto to take over as the new assistant secretary for the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection at the Veterans Affairs Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:00

Agencies could block employee access to social media,...

Federal Newscast ·

2018/07/20

A House bill has been passed out of committee to give agency heads the power to restrict employee access to certain websites, including Facebook and personal emails. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Ala.) said his bill will improve cybersecurity and cut down on information leaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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