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Federal Newscast

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 Federal News Network app (and website), on any smart speaker, and on WFED 1500 AM, a 50,000-watt ‘Class A’ powerhouse radio station in the nation’s capital. The podcast is most popular with FNN’s audience of highly educated listeners, who conveniently access THE FEDERAL NEWSCAST, 24/7, on any podcast platform . Listen to it (as just mentioned) or read the stories each weekday morning at FederalNewsNetwork.com, where the news items contain hyperlinks for those who want more information on a given story.

Copyright: © © Hubbard Radio Washington DC, LLC

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U.S. Navy moves ships and aircraft out of the path of Hurricane Ian Sep 27, 2022

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(9/27/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: The U.S. Navy moves ships and aircraft out of the path of Hurricane Ian. New ideas emerge to make oversight of federal IT more impactful. And auditors find gaps in the cybersecurity practices across the nation’s nuclear labs and production sites.

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The IG community is taking a closer look at it's own work force Sep 26, 2022

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In today's Federal Newscast, a working group in the inspector general community is looking for ways to better integrate diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the IG workforce.

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Agriculture Department plants more seeds to grow its diversity and inclusion efforts Sep 23, 2022

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(9/23/22) -- In today's Federal Newscast: USDA sprinkles some fertilizer on its growing efforts at diversity. An immigrant woman of color, who once ran DARPA and NIST, takes over the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. And DoD thinks of new ways to help soldiers fight inflation.

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State Department looking to pay college students who speak fluent computer Sep 22, 2022

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(9/22/22) - In today's Federal Newscast -- Special delivery: Louis DeJoy brings joy to postal managers with a 3% pay raise. There appears to be no end in sight trying to attract qualified Americans to join the military. And another BLM office votes to join the union.

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Found guilty, a former HUD inspector general faces up to 80 years in prison for corruption Sep 21, 2022

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(9/21/22) - In today's Federal Newscast - A former HUD inspector general is found guilty of corruption and now faces up to 80 years in prison. DoD is offering two online courses on suicide. Major changes are afoot for SBA's 8(a) program. And AFGE presents its wish list for the 2023 defense authorization bill.

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The 'Oscars' of federal service will be handed out tonight in D.C. Sep 20, 2022

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(9/20/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: What some call "the Oscars" for federal public service will be given out tonight in the nation's capital.The Air Force is reversing a plan that would have cut pay for some servicemembers. And the Homeland Security Department is repurposing some electric vehicles to add to its 50,000-vehicle fleet.

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Could artificial intelligence lead to genuine hiring bias? Sep 19, 2022

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(9/19/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: Government officials think artificial intelligence could lead to a real bias in hiring. The Post Office plan to transport more mail through railroad contractors is off the rails.And a Midwest senator wants to turn up the heat on federal agencies...literally.

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A BRIGHT idea that would save the government millions of dollars on lightbulbs and electricity Sep 16, 2022

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(9/16/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: A BRIGHT idea by lawmakers could save millions of taxpayer dollars. The Biden administration takes steps to loosen COVID-19 restrictions. And the IRS moves toward establishing the Federal Contractor Tax Check System.

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Pentagon removes almost all of its COVID-related workplace restrictions Sep 15, 2022

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(9/15/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: If you work inside the Pentagon, you'll experience almost no workplace COVID-related restrictions. A new crop of White House Fellows prepares to start work in the federal government. And there are concerns about a software supply chain provision in the NDAA.

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The State Department moves to extricate itself from its pale, male and Yale image Sep 14, 2022

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(9/14/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Department of State moves aggressively to shake its image as pale, male and Yale. The American Federation of Government Employees continues to grow. And CISA lays out a grand vision for its future .

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