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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

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5:54

Federal contractors get some guidance on using AI...

Federal Newscast ·

2024/07/23

In today's Federal Newscast, federal contractors have new advice for using artificial intelligence in the hiring process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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5:14

Though the Defense Department managed to go unscathed...

Federal Newscast ·

2024/07/22

In today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Department generally escaped the effects of Friday’s global internet problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:12

Military suicide numbers continue to trend in the...

Federal Newscast ·

2024/07/15

In today's Federal Newscast, military suicide rates continue to rise, according to recently-released data from the Defense Suicide Prevention office recently-released data.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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5:20

After allegations of a hostile work environment, the...

Federal Newscast ·

2024/07/02

In today's Federal Newscast, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is taking several steps in light of recent findings of a workplace culture that was fraught with allegations of sexual harassment and other kinds of misconduct. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:14

New TSP option for younger federal employees

Federal Newscast ·

2024/07/01

In today's Federal Newscast, younger Thrift Savings Plan participants will soon see a new investment option in the TSP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:06

False Claims Act allegations leave two contractors...

Federal Newscast ·

2024/06/28

(6/28/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Two Defense Department projects garner Presidential Federal Sustainability Awards. The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency is managing a surge in security clearance applications. And resolving False Claims Act allegations, DoJ's Civil-Cyber Fraud Initiative chalks up an $11 million win against two contractors.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:22

No rush, but DeRusha finds new Google gig fast, after...

Federal Newscast ·

2024/06/26

(6/26/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Total federal-acquisition spending might soon hit a trillion dollars. The White House plans to conduct a hiring surge to fill open federal cyber jobs. And we don't know if DeRusha was in a hurry, but this former federal CISO has quickly landed at Google Cloud.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:40

House intensifies its war against DoD teleworkers

Federal Newscast ·

2024/06/25

(6/25/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The 2024 Sammies People’s Choice Award enters the final round of voting from the public. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has picked a new Pentagon chief of staff. And a House bill locks, loads, and takes aim against Defense Department teleworkers.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:13

GOP Senators slam financially strapped Amtrak for...

Federal Newscast ·

2024/06/24

(6/24/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Government Accountability Office is raising questions about the cybersecurity of federal background investigation systems. The U.S. Navy has eased up its punishments for failed fitness tests. And GOP Senators slam financially strapped Amtrak for paying $75 million in bonuses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:34

OPM deadline nears for agencies to hand over list of...

Federal Newscast ·

2024/06/21

(6/21/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit has a new plan for spending nearly one billion dollars. OMB's CX guru Amira Boland is stepping down. And OPM's deadline nears for federal agencies to hand over a list of their politically appointed positions ahead of November's election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:11

Teleworking DoD employees targeted by House spending...

Federal Newscast ·

2024/06/20

(6/20/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: DoD has signed a $248 million deal with Duke Energy to deliver solar power to five military bases. Three more agencies are getting nearly $30 million to accelerate their IT modernization projects. And House appropriators have put a target on the back of teleworking and remote-working Defense Department employees.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:48

Major DoD acquisition programs taking too long, GAO says

Federal Newscast ·

2024/06/18

(6/18/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Biden Administration is contemplating a new acquisition policy that would clear up some confusion. The National Taxpayer Advocate is not impressed with wait times suffered by ID-theft victims to get their tax refund checks. And GAO says wait times of more than a decade are way too long for DoD's major acquisition programs.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:30

GOP Senators put hold on over 40 Biden nominees

Federal Newscast ·

2024/06/17

(6/17/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Army Maj. Gen. Paul Stanton has been nominated by the President to lead the Defense Information Systems Agency. The Republican-controlled House has cleared its version of the 2025 defense policy bill. And Senate Republicans have put a hold on more than 40 of the President's nominees, half of whom are nominees to the federal bench. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:47

'Freezes, furloughs, layoffs' warning from Rep. Steny...

Federal Newscast ·

2024/06/14

(6/14/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The VA is staying the course on plans to roll out a new Electronic Health Record. The White House joins a chorus of opposition to the idea of creating a separate Army drone branch. And Maryland Congressman Steny Hoyer warns of freezes, furloughs, and layoffs.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:37

NIST's new project for securing public benefits programs

Federal Newscast ·

2024/06/11

(6/11/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The IRS is reducing underutilized office space, but the IG says it's not fast enough. Federal agencies processed a record 1.1 million Freedom of Information Act requests last year. And the National Institute of Standards and Technology has a new project to help secure public benefits programs.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:44

Agency cybersecurity incidents grew by almost 10%...

Federal Newscast ·

2024/06/10

(6/10/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: New House legislation would prohibit DHS from buying batteries made by six Chinese companies. The Energy Department gives agencies another tool to get federal buildings to reach net zero emissions by 2045. And the number of cybersecurity incidents at federal agencies in 2023 grew by almost 10%.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:59

Army looks to bring nuclear energy to its installations

Federal Newscast ·

2024/06/07

(6/7/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Department of Housing and Urban Development is looking for a new technology leader. Senate Democrats are heightening their push to create better access to in-vitro fertilization treatments and medications. And the U.S. Army is looking to develop and bring nuclear energy to its installations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:36

House support for the Technology Modernization Fund...

Federal Newscast ·

2024/06/05

(6/5/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: House Republicans are advancing a $64 billion homeland security spending bill. House defense appropriators, take a hatchet to DEI, abortion, and climate change. And House support for the Technology Modernization Fund takes a nosedive.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:38

Dogs delivered 700 bites to California postal workers...

Federal Newscast ·

2024/05/31

(5/31/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The U.S. Army is re-imagining how it creates-and-maintains the technology that runs its command-and-control networks. The American Federation of Government Employees is still worried about the future of telework at the EPA. And the Golden State is the top dog for postal workers, in the dog-bite category.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:54

White House officials who think the Hatch Act doesn't...

Federal Newscast ·

2024/05/24

In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Special Counsel vows White House officials will now face full consequences for any Hatch Act violations.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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