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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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USPS lays out suggestions on vote-by-mail services for local governments Jun 01, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, with vote-by-mail services in high demand, the Postal Service sets recommendations for state and local governments to make sure each ballot gets counted.

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TSA expected to soon offer early retirement to several workers May 29, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Transportation Security Administration soon will offer early retirements to employees across the agency.

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Government cyber incidents continue a downward trend May 28, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, the number of cybersecurity incidents across government is down for a second straight year.

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With above average hurricane season possible, lawmakers want to make sure the Coast Guard is ready May 27, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, lawmakers ask Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Karl Schultz asking eight questions about how the coronavirus is impacting the service.

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House leaders look to add lay of protection for inspectors general May 26, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, the IG Independence Act would limit the grounds a president has to remove an inspector general.

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Veterans get new resource for coronavirus information May 25, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, a new chatbot from the Veterans Affairs Department aims to help veterans with any coronavirus questions they may have.

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Senate Democrats want oversight hearing on agencies' coronavirus response May 22, 2020

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In todays' Federal Newscast, Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee worry the panel is failing to hold federal agencies accountable for their response to the coronavirus.

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Senate bill looks to make sure Coronavirus spending watchdog can hit the ground running May 21, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, a bipartisan bill in the Senate would fast-track hiring staff to work for the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery, who’s now one step away from confirmation.

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More women are joining the military but they're not sticking around long enough to make it a career May 20, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, the military has made some gains in recruiting women over the past 15 years. But they’re still much less likely to serve for a full career than men are.

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Should Social Security accept electronic signatures May 19, 2020

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The National Federation of the Blind and four individual plaintiffs file a lawsuit in federal court against the Social Security Administration for its refusal to accept digital signatures.

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