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Federal Newscast

Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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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7:24

Senator urges Justice Dept to aggressively address...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/04/26

(4/26/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: With robberies against postal workers at epidemic levels, Senate Majority Whip Dick Durban implores the Justice Department to aggressively prosecute. NASA continues to struggle attempting to keep up with diversity in federal workforce. And the Veterans Affairs Department sets its sights on finding permanent housing for 38,000 homeless veterans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:37

Alleged transgression costs major government...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/04/25

(4/25/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: A court awards some Oregon VA employees, added leave and back pay in a COVID-related case. An alleged transgression costs a major government contractor $22 million. And the Technology Modernization Fund Board hands out more millions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:11

Speaker McCarthy's debt-limit proposal evokes AFGE...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/04/24

(4/24/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt limit proposal evokes backlash from the largest federal employee union. The Department of Homeland Security announces new measures to address AI advances, as well as threats from China. And the VA warns that the debt-ceiling proposal by House Republicans would cut tens of thousands of jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:21

USPS looks to further consolidate its delivery network

Federal Newscast ·

2023/04/21

(4/21/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Postal Service’s regulator is reviewing the agency’s plans to consolidate its delivery network. The Secret Service has a new deputy director. And lawmakers are still trying to figure out what to about the troubled rollout of the VA's new Electronic Health Record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:35

Recruiting struggles continue across the military

Federal Newscast ·

2023/04/20

(4/20/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Other than strong Marine Corps numbers, recruiting struggles continue across the military. The Inspector General at the Energy Department says she needs more funding. And federal employees may soon see better access to child care services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:23

OPM washes its hands of COVID-19

Federal Newscast ·

2023/04/19

(4/19/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directs DoD’s CIO to immediately issue new procedures on handling classified information. A Biden cabinet secretary gets called out for violating the Hatch Act. And OPM washes it hands of COVID-19, by removing it from its operating status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:27

VA, NIH launch five-year study into Gulf War Illness

Federal Newscast ·

2023/04/18

(4/18/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The VA and NIH are launching a five-year study into the chronic condition known as Gulf War Illness. The Defense Department has named a new director for its Civilian Protection Center of Excellence. And the final piece to modernize the TIC 3.0 requirements has arrived. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:51

New federal telework guidance elicits backlash from...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/04/17

(4/17/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The President's new federal telework guidance elicits backlash from House Republicans. The Postal Service inspector general’s office and the IRS are teaming up to stop tax-refund fraud. And the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires agencies to provide more accommodations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:46

False Claims Act brings Justice Department $3 million...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/04/14

(4/14/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The False Claims Act brings the Justice Department $3 million from software giant Adobe. The Government Publishing Office makes some high-tech moves to make passports more secure. And with a slight survey-score decrease, the National Science Foundation is still one of the "Best Places to Work." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:20

FAA conducting a pilot program that doesn't include...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/04/13

(4/13/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The FAA is conducting a pilot program that does not include a human pilot. The Defense Department wants to know what creates risk factors for military families. And a much-needed fix is coming to the SAM.gov platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:15

The FCC launches it Space Bureau

Federal Newscast ·

2023/04/12

(4/12/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Lawmakers try to strengthen a law designed to stop illegal opioids from coming through the mail. OMB is close to finalizing new requirements for software security. And the FCC launches its Space Bureau. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:16

How the approaching debt-ceiling crisis could hit...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/04/11

If you see a robed figure on the corner with a sign reading, "The End is Near," take note. He could be talking to federal contractors. The longer the debt limit debate in Congress drags on, the more likely it will interrupt federal buying. To go deeper, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with federal sales and marketing consultant Larry Allen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:28

Admiral Steven Poulin: Vice Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard

Federal Newscast ·

2023/04/11

Lots of nation's impinge on the Arctic Circle. Even more try to use it strategically, like China. That's why, for years, the U.S. Coast Guard has been stepping up its patrols in the Arctic and why it convinced Congress to fund two new heavy ice-breaking ships. At the recent Sea Air Space conference, Federal Drive got an exclusive update from Coast Guard Vice Commandant, Admiral Steve Poulin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:15

A recipe for resilience in the event of a damaging...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/04/11

No cybersecurity measure is 100% reliable. That's why agencies need a dose of resilience -- the ability to get back to normal -- if a cyber attack were to succeed. For how to get more resilient, a group of smart thinkers got together in Washington. Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with one of them: Tony Scott, a former federal chief information officer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:13

Fort Rucker sheds its Confederate moniker with a name...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/04/11

(4/11/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Alabama's Fort Rucker sheds its Confederate moniker with a name change. USA Jobs is back online. And snail mail just got more expensive, again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:47

House Republicans demand data from DOE about...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/04/10

(4/10/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Some House Republicans are demanding eight years of Energy Department data, about employees who might have violated conflict-of-interest rules. GAO says the Defense Department still needs to work on fixing its privatized military housing. And AFGE membership continues to grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:45

New analysis says some federal agency workforces have...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/04/07

In today's Federal Newscast, almost half of all CFO Act agencies have fewer employees today than in 2010. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:46

New avenue for federal agencies to link up with...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/04/06

In today's Federal Newscast, one good government group has a new initiative trying to bridge the gap between agencies and federal job applicants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:00

Senators want update from OPM on federal retirement...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/04/05

In today's Federal Newscast, bicameral lawmakers are urging the Office of Personnel Management to share its plan to reduce wait times for processing federal employees’ retirement claims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:00

The IRS may want to revisit the idea of a suggestion...

Federal Newscast ·

2023/04/04

In today's Federal Newscast, an IRS watchdog says agency employees don’t have a proper channel to offer their feedback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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