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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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USS John S. McCain back at sea after 2017 collision Oct 29, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, a long series of repairs and upgrades, the Japan-based destroyer now undergoing a series of at-sea tests and training.

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How the White House plans to commercialize federal research Oct 28, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology have pitched new ideas to squeeze more dollars out of research done by agencies.

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Senator wants to reward feds who find extra federal money Oct 25, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) would give federal employees bonuses, for flagging agency programs with more money than they can spend.

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Senator's bill would let agencies fire employees found guilty of sexual assault Oct 24, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, new legislation from Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) would give agencies the authority to fire employees and contractors convicted or credibly found to have committed sexual assault while in government.

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Senate Dems concerned with EPA's handling of contract negotiations with AFGE Oct 23, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, over 40 Senate Democrats express opposition to how the Environmental Protection Agency is handling its collective bargaining with the American Federation of Government Employees.

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House proposal would require federal employees receive Internet of Things cyber training Oct 22, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, federal employees would receive mandatory Internet of Things cybersecurity training under a new bill introduced by Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA).

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With 2020 population count starting soon, what's the state of the Census Bureaus cybersecurity? Oct 21, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Commerce Department’s inspector general is running an audit of the bureau’s cybersecurity measures.

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Government answers some FAQ's about feds attending conferences Oct 18, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Government Policy clarifies what federal employees need to report when accepting invitations to attend conferences.

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GAO says some Marine Commands spent too much or too little on civilian employees Oct 17, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, a Government Accountability Office report says four Marine Corps Commands either overspent or underspent at least $5 million on civilian personnel in 2019.

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Defense OIG to investigate the Pentagon's use of PFAS chemicals Oct 16, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, at the request of two members of Congress, the Defense Department's inspector general has agreed to review the department's use of PFAS chemicals at military sites.

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