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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.

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Latest Episodes:

PRAC lays out just how it plans to monitor coronavirus stimulus funds Jul 27, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee outlines its roadmap for oversight over the next five years.

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AFGE renews legal effort to secure hazard pay for frontline federal employees Jul 24, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, the American Federation of Government Employees is making a renewed push in court to score hazard pay for federal employees working on the frontlines of the pandemic.

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Another major government conference gets cancelled due to coronavirus Jul 23, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of yet another government conference – this time, the largest in the country.

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Senate and House Dems blast FEMA for unfilled positions Jul 22, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, a bicameral group of Democrats say top leadership vacancies at the Federal Emergency Management Agency are unacceptable.

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Over 20k military members have now been diagnosed with coronavirus Jul 21, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, nearly 22,000 service members have now been diagnosed with coronavirus after this week saw a more than 20 percent jump in infections.

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GSA puts out guide for navigating new rules banning Chinese telecoms equipment Jul 20, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, the General Services Administration publishes a colorful guide to a complicated issue -- the ban on Chinese telecommunications gear.

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Senate Democrats want to secure hazard pay for frontline VA health workers Jul 17, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, Senators say they're still fielding complaints from VA health employees who say they don't have enough support to safely continue working during the pandemic.

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Defense Sec. bans photographs being used when considering promotions Jul 16, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, Defense Secretary Mark Esper bans photographs from being used in the process to promote officers and enlisted service members.

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Michagan senator asks 24 agencies for deep details on their reopening plans Jul 15, 2020

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The top Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee says he wants more details on agency reopening plans. Michigan Senator Gary Peters wrote to the heads of 24 agencies asking for their plans. He wants to know how agencies are going to provide masks and other protective equipment for employees, how they're modifying office space to comply with social distancing guidelines, and how they're informing employees of positive coronavirus cases.

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How some NARA employees have been staying busy during the pandemic Jul 14, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, National Archives and Records Administration employees have spent the pandemic making Black history records more accessible to the public.

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