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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:

Postal Service retains title of Americans' favorite agency May 14, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, a new Gallup poll shows three in four Americans say USPS is doing a good or excellent job.

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Senate bill would have GSA and OMB draft plans for relocating agencies outside of D.C. May 13, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, a new bill from Senator Todd Young (R-IN) would grant the Office of Management and Budget and the General Services Administration the authority to draft plans for moving non-national security agencies to other areas.

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Less workers at the IRS means....less work getting done May 10, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, amid shrinking budgets and workforce cuts, the IRS has also seen a reduction in tax enforcement.

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Senators look to revive program to help small businesses work with the Pentagon May 09, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, a new Senate bill looks to improve the Defense Department’s Mentor-Protégé Program, which expired last year.

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GAO has suggestions for Congress in handling whistleblowers May 08, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Government Accountability Office has provided Congress with some best practices when it comes to dealing with federal whistleblowers.

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USPS may start delivering booze for extra money May 07, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, a new bill in the House calls for allowing the Postal Service to deliver alcohol to consumers.

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USDA narrows down choices for relocation of two bureaus May 06, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue reveals where the agency is looking to relocate the Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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New bill to help temporary federal workers save for retirement May 03, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, A bipartisan pair of lawmakers want to give some federal employees a new retirement flexibility.

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Third intelligence official of the year found guilty of conspiring with Chinese government May 02, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, another former member of the intelligence community is found to have conspired with Chinese intelligence services.

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New bill would let military servicemembers sue Pentagon for medical malpractice May 01, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, a handful of members of Congress introduce a bill to allow military servicemembers to sue the Department of Defense for instances of medical malpractice unrelated to their military duties.

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