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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

Latest Episodes:

GSA takes aim at those submitting fake comments on proposed regulations Jan 27, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, the General Services Administration launches a bid to ensure fairness in an important part of federal rule-making.

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Senate bill looks to make sure federal contractors actually deserve bonuses Jan 24, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced the Bogus Bonus Ban Act to try to rein in excessive spending on unwarranted bonuses to contractors who fail to meet certain standards on federal projects.

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Presidential candidate lays out plan to reshape federal workforce Jan 23, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is promising big changes to federal hiring and ethics policies if she is elected president.

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Bill to eliminate pay cap for VA's top healthcare workers passes the Senate Jan 22, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Competitive Pay for Leaders in Veterans Health Care Act will correct an unintended consequence from a 2010 bill that was supposed to help Veterans Affairs Department fill Senior Executive Service positions.

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Independent panel finds Boeing 737 Max went through "rigorous" vetting process Jan 21, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, a federally appointed panel finds the Federal Aviation Administration followed its own rules in certifying the troubled airplane.

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Agencies could be overpaying for rent Jan 20, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Government Accountability Office says feedback from federal agencies shows the General Services Administration’s lease requirements cause building owners to charge the government more than private companies would pay for the same office space

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Pentagon to start vetting foreign soldiers trained on bases Jan 17, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Department is getting ready to announce new vetting procedures for foreign military members studying and training at U.S. facilities.

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After TSP changes, feds are pocketing more money for retirement Jan 16, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Congressional Budget Office finds federal employees are contributing and saving more for retirement, due to two Thrift Savings Plan policy changes.

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Federal Inspectors General want to bring attention to unfilled IG roles Jan 15, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, a new page on Oversight.gov tracks Inspectors General vacancies.

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Sequestration to have no effect on agency spending in 2020, as national debt continues to trend upward Jan 14, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Congressional Budget Office says agencies will not have to cut their spending because of sequestration in fiscal 2020, bad news for budget hawks concerned about the national debt.

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