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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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7:02

House Dems say OPM's definition of infertility unfair...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/08/21

(8/21/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: NTEU disaster relief grants are now available through the FEEA Assistance Fund. The Defense Department offers FEMA a big hand of assistance in Hawaii. And House Democrats say OPM's definition of infertility is unfair to the LGBTQ+ community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:42

GSA attacks unconscious bias, with...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/08/18

(8/18/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The General Services Administration is taking on unconscious bias, with identity-verification technology. The Patent office changes the name of its scholars program from Thomas Edison to Marian Croak. And sexual harassment at America's military academies shows no sign of improvement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:13

Mental-health struggles remain a concern for those...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/08/17

(8/17/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Congress weighs-in on the process of how agencies are moving to the cloud. Mental-health struggles remain a concern for those seeking security clearances. And feds get a little boost in their reimbursable travel allowance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:46

DoD mobilizes resources to help in Hawaii

Federal Newscast ·

2023/08/16

(8/16/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The FBI is getting a new leader to take on insider threats. The Defense Department mobilizes resources to help in Hawaii. And the saga of the CIO-SP4 contract continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:19

House Republicans want to freeze hiring at the...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/08/15

(8/15/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: An IRS watchdog says the handling of sensitive taxpayer records is often sloppy. CISA launches a new program to help bolster the network security of critical infrastructure organizations. And Republicans look to "get feds out of the classroom" by freezing hiring at the Education Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:14

Telework pros and cons still unknown in the long run,...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/08/14

(8/14/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The recent Chinese hack of a Microsoft vulnerability, prompts DHS to step-up its analysis of all threats to cloud environments. The Postal Service is launching a new initiative to address declines in mail volume. And all those opinions on telework might all be wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:46

The IRS appears to have counted out some taxpayers a...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/08/11

In today's Federal Newscast, an IRS watchdog finds the agency incorrectly flagged tens of thousands of taxpayers as deceased. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:16

Labor Department now has better ability to dig into...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/08/10

In today's Federal Newscast, the Labor Department's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs is strengthening its ability to investigate and remedy employment discrimination allegations filed against federal contractors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:47

Agencies will soon be able to get feedback on what...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/08/09

In today's Federal Newscast, five years since issuing the notice of proposed rulemaking, agencies can finally conduct 360 degree reviews with their contractors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:17

Military recruiters may need to dive deeper on the...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/08/08

In today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Department needs to do more to avoid recruiting criminals or political extremists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:58

One of SBA's signature contracting programs is on hiatus

Federal Newscast ·

2023/08/07

In today's Federal Newscast, the Small Business Administration is putting a temporary pause on adding new applicants to its disadvantaged business program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:34

As POTUS, DeSantis says he will "start slitting...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/08/04

(8/4/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Military families will now be able to use $5,000 in pre-tax income to care for dependents. DoD's CIO mandates new rules for buying cloud services. And presidential candidate Ron DeSantis will "start slitting throats" of federal employees his first day on the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:51

Interior Dept. reduces telework for executives,...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/08/03

(8/3/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The State Department has launched a Bureau of Global Health to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS. Airmen stuck overseas, due to lack of government money -- three weeks later -- have the funding. And top employees at the Interior Department get their telework opportunities cut to 50%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:22

Congressman investigates 'overreach' of 'coercive'...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/08/02

(8/2/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Calling it "coercive," Ohio Congressman Brad Wenstrup goes after President Biden's 2021 get-it-or-be-fired vaccination order for feds. A union for federal employees is supporting a bill to make union dues tax deductible. And most Thrift Savings Plan funds were back in the black in July. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:42

Public trust in federal services more strongly...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/08/01

(8/1/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Thrift Savings Plan participants can now manage their installment payments in My Account. GSA is asking whether another change is required in the way agencies buy cloud services. And it's negative over positive when it comes to the public judging experiences with federal services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:47

Ransomware attackers steal personal info of over 600K...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/07/31

(7/31/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Ransomware attackers steal the personal information of more than 600,000 Medicare beneficiaries. The Defense Department now has an independent military prosecutor for the most serious offenses. And the FDIC makes plans to plug three holes in the cloud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:22

Senator wants agencies to investigate Microsoft's...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/07/28

(7/28/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) wants agencies to investigate what he calls Microsoft's "lax cybersecurity practices." GSA's commercial platforms initiative is gaining steam. And Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) wants answers to "price gouging" by TRICARE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:58

New Air Force Chief of Staff awaits senate confirmation

Federal Newscast ·

2023/07/27

(7/27/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: A new Air Force Chief of Staff is waiting in the wings. A Justice Department employee group urges the attorney general to resist efforts to reduce telework. And Congress demands answers about the cancellation of MyTravel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:35

Federal contractor guilty of a $7 million methodology...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/07/26

(7/26/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Harry Coker, an alumnus of the NSA and CIA, is nominated to serve as national cyber director. In less than a fortnight, the Air Force reinstates its aviation retention bonuses. And a federal contractor is guilty of a $7 million methodology mistake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:29

Group of military spouses plead with Senator Tommy...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/07/25

In today's Federal Newscast, military spouses call on Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama to end his block on Senate confirmed military appointments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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