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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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Pentagon declines permit for Rolling Thunder event to use parking lot May 04, 2021

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In today's Federal Newscast, a prominent veterans group says the Pentagon has decided not to allow it use the building’s parking lots as the staging area for its annual Memorial Day motorcycle ride.

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President Biden reaches out to federal employees during public service recognition week May 03, 2021

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In today's Federal Newscast, President Joe Biden has a new message for federal employees during Public Service Recognition Week.

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Two powerful chairmen, criticize White House for 'dragging its feet' on defense spending Apr 30, 2021

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Chairmen from both houses think the White House is slow-moving on defense. A Navy plan to cut doctors is getting reexamined. And the National Science Foundation wants to hand out $22 million dollars to teams of problems solvers.

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Biden selects one MSPS nominee, more will be needed though Apr 29, 2021

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In today's Federal Newscast, President Biden has tapped one, but only one, person to fill longstanding vacancies at the Merit Systems Protection Board.

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EPA setting up team to deal with "forever chemicals" Apr 28, 2021

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In today's Federal Newscast, a new council at the Environmental Protection Agency will be tasked with researching how to protect communities facing issues with PFAS chemicals.

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Biden administration wants government to be standard bearer for union relations Apr 27, 2021

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In today's Federal Newscast, President Joe Biden signs a new executive order designed to promote collective bargaining.

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GAO: F-35 sustainment costs may outweigh benefits of buying new ones Apr 26, 2021

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Government Accountability Office says DOD's plan to buy 2,500 F-35's may not a good idea.

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GSA has new ambitious goal for using renewable electricity in all federal buildings Apr 23, 2021

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In today's Federal Newscast, the General Services Administration has a goal using renewable electricity for the entire federal real estate portfolio by 2025

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Senate bill calls for enhancing AI expertise in the federal workforce Apr 22, 2021

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In today's Federal Newscast, Senators Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and John Thune (R-S.D.)introduced bipartisan legislation to help the government remain competitive in employing artificial intelligence talent.

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Two agencies launching 100-day effort to improve cyber protections for electrical infrastructure Apr 21, 2021

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Energy Department and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are leading a new 100-day effort to improve the cybersecurity of the electric infrastructure.

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