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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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6:35

House Armed Services passes $874 billion defense...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/06/23

(6/23/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The House Armed Services Committee sends an $874 billion defense bill to the House floor. The GAO says the military health care system still needs to complete Congressionally-mandated reforms. And the Senior Executives Association has a new president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:06

Deleted texts get Homeland Security IG probed again

Federal Newscast ·

2023/06/22

(6/22/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Military service members will soon get reimbursed for moving expenses for their pets. A bill advancing in Congress could mean $63 billion for DHS and 22,000 Border Patrol agents. And the Homeland Security IG is being probed again about his deleted text messages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:29

Pentagon IG calls for full investigation into 21...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/06/21

(6/21/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Pentagon IG wants an investigation to find out what happened to 21 vanished shipping containers in Kuwait. The Deputy Secretary at Homeland Secretary is retiring and heading to Atlanta. And NASA and Microsoft joined forces with young people in a big DC STEM space, with an eye toward space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:17

Black sailors discharged for 'bad conduct,' receive...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/06/20

(6/20/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Philadelphia 15, Black sailors from the 1940s, who received bad-conduct discharges, are now deemed as honorable. The Space Force looks to launch a National Guard into its orbit. And thousands of VA police officers will soon be wearing body cameras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:01

Latest loser among Confederate leaders: Lt. Gen....

Federal Newscast ·

2023/06/16

(6/16/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: HUD's customer experience leader is stepping down. A new 30-member team's been picked to focus on ways to improve the Army experience for women. And Lt. Gen. Leonidas Polk is the latest loser among Confederate leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:44

Huge pay raise in the works for America's military

Federal Newscast ·

2023/06/15

(6/15/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The IRS has its third new technology leader in four months. Reforms to the national security classification system were just passed by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. And a hefty pay raise is in the works for American service members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:04

FEHB enrollees will soon be empowered to amass a...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/06/14

(6/14/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Homeland Security IG's deleted texts continue to vex Democrats in congress. A GOP-controlled House committee votes to fully fund the President's $300B request for the Dept of Veterans Affairs. And FEHB enrollees will soon be empowered to amass a bigger nest egg for health care expenses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:28

IRS needs more precision in doling out cash awards to...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/06/13

(6/13/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Senator Ron Wyden thinks spy agencies might be going too far to get data on Americans. The Treasury's IG says the IRS could improve on how it awards cash to whistleblowers. And Congress looks to eliminate the Pentagon’s office of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:17

Suspension extended for horse-drawn caissons at...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/06/12

(6/12/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: OPM boosts awareness for those seeking and those running federal internship programs. HHS is close to finalizing an update to its data management strategy. And the 45-day suspension is extended for horse-drawn caissons at Arlington National Cemetery funerals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:22

Deleted texts newest reason given to DHS IG to...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/06/09

(6/9/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Testifying to deleted texts is the latest reason Congressman Bennie Thompson is giving for the immediate resignation of Homeland Security's Inspector General. With military readiness impacted, GAO highlights DoD lowlights of weapons acquisitions programs taking too long and exceeding cost estimates. And contractors finally have a new timeline for the OASIS+ contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:53

House Democrats continue to spar with Homeland...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/06/08

In today's Federal Newscast, lawmakers look to address what they say is troubling behavior by the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:03

Security clearance holders, be on the lookout for...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/06/07

In today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Department is warning security clearance holders to watch out for a sophisticated phishing email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:16

ICE acting director announces his retirement

Federal Newscast ·

2023/06/06

(6/6/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The acting director at Immigration and Customs Enforcement calls it a day. Congressman James Comer urges the President to nominate more permanent Inspectors General. And Air Force pilots can extend their military commitments and land a cool $50,000 bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:28

TikTok banned again, this time for federal contractors

Federal Newscast ·

2023/06/05

(6/5/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: TikTok has been banned again. (This time for federal-government contractors). Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants to play "20 questions" with DoD contractors over their pricing practices. And a new bill would strengthen a VA program that supports caregivers of veterans injured in the line of duty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:35

Astro Alert: Houston leads nation in dogs biting...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/06/02

(6/2/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: It's a mixed-bag in May for the Thrift Savings Plan. President Biden picks an Air Force Lt. Gen. to lead the Defense Intelligence Agency. And Houston has the most-recent World Series champs and it also leads the nation in dogs, perhaps named Astro, biting letter carriers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:39

Biden nominates new Commandant of the Marines Corps

Federal Newscast ·

2023/06/01

(6/1/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: President Biden has nominated a new Commandant of the Marines Corps. We have the latest "trust" numbers in a survey about federal employees. And the price of a stamp is going up...again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:03

Border Patrol Chief's 30-year career ends in 30 days

Federal Newscast ·

2023/05/31

(5/31/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz prepares to end his 30-year career in 30 days. An Air Force disaster recovery response team is on its way to Guam. And the VA is pulling the mask off of certain mandates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:06

Typhoon turns Guam into Hotel California, with no...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/05/30

(5/30/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Political campaigns prove to be a minefield for Hatch Act violators. Agencies have expanded their cyber defenses. And the Navy says the Guam typhoon means you can check out anytime you'd like, but you can never leave; at least not until July. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:28

Not quite a six-digit number of folks with...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/05/26

(5/26/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: President Biden nominates a replacement for outgoing Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley. VA Nurses, numbering about 14,000, have reached an agreement with their union. And there's not quite a six-digit number of folks with seven-digit TSP accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:38

GOP lawmakers target TSP's China and 'woke' investments

Federal Newscast ·

2023/05/25

(5/25/23) - On today's Federal Newscast: Post COVID, FEHB carriers get approval to tweak their coverage. The Post Service is bleeding more money than expected and it's in the BILLIONS. And GOP lawmakers, seeing China red and ESG green, make a move to restrict certain TSP investments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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