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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:

Members of Congress want GAO to investigate reassignments at the Interior Department Mar 29, 2018

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In today's Federal Newscast, oversight lawmakers want the Government Accountability Office to look into Interior's decision to reassign 33 executives.

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Think you could run a NASA mission? Mar 28, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast, the space agency says it’s hiring new flight directors and you don’t necessarily need previous experience to apply.

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Thousands of VA employees have not undergone required background checks Mar 27, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, a new inspector general report finds managers at the Veterans Affairs Department are not reviewing background investigations in a timely manner.

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Congressional oversight leaders ask NASA for more info on official time use Mar 26, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast, the leaders of both Congressional oversight committees are not satisfied with the data on official time NASA provided.

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Proposals to reform the IRS are on the way Mar 23, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast, Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) says there will be a bill next month to begin restructuring the IRS.

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Congressman wants federal bonuses published Mar 22, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, Representative Mark Sanford (R-SC) says the public should be able to see how much federal employees earn from performance bonuses.

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Lawmakers concerned with OPM’s lack of IT upgrades Mar 21, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, three years after the Office of Personnel’s data breach, members of the House Oversight Committee say the agency still hasn’t done much to modernize its IT.

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Bipartisan bill calls for giving 'non-critical sensitive' defense workers due process Mar 20, 2018

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In today's Federal Newscast, three lawmakers want legislation to overturn a 2013 court decision which prevents some defense department employees from appealing to the Merit Systems Protection Board.

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Another potential buyer for CSRA Mar 19, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast, CACI International makes an offer to buy IT contractor CSRA after it had already agreed to a deal with General Dynamics.

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Hackers successfully steal hundreds of government credit card numbers Mar 16, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast, the Defense Department says malicious hackers managed to steal the credit card numbers of several hundred people who’d been issued government travel cards.

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