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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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Federal firefighters could see bigger paychecks next year Jul 12, 2024

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In today's Federal Newscast, House appropriators are taking steps that could give federal firefighters a permanent pay raise.

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Congressional Republicans are looking to see what the Supreme Court's recent decision on agency rulemaking means for the current administration Jul 11, 2024

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On today's Federal Newscast, with the Supreme Court overturning a 40-year-old precedent at the core of how federal agencies issue regulations, the top Republicans on two House committees are asking agencies how they’re affected by the decision.

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Everyone would need to sign up for the Selective Service System if the SASC gets its way Jul 10, 2024

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Senate Armed Services Committee’s version of the defense policy bill would make registering for military conscription automatic for all citizens.

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Despite it's hefty price tag, the Air Force is keeping its program to modernize older nukes Jul 09, 2024

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In today's Federal Newscast, the troubled Air Force program to modernize aging nuclear missiles survives despite ballooning costs.

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Federal buildings may become more accessible to those with disabilities Jul 08, 2024

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In today's Federal Newscast, federal employees and citizens with disabilities will see changes to the areas in front of and around federal buildings in the coming years.

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GSA developing EV battery strategy as foundation for proposed fleet expansion Jul 03, 2024

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The General Services Administration's EV battery strategy will help it maximize its use of the expensive components.

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After allegations of a hostile work environment, the FDIC adds two new offices Jul 02, 2024

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is taking several steps in light of recent findings of a workplace culture that was fraught with allegations of sexual harassment and other kinds of misconduct.

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New TSP option for younger federal employees Jul 01, 2024

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In today's Federal Newscast, younger Thrift Savings Plan participants will soon see a new investment option in the TSP.

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False Claims Act allegations leave two contractors with millions of dollars in fines Jun 28, 2024

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(6/28/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Two Defense Department projects garner Presidential Federal Sustainability Awards. The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency is managing a surge in security clearance applications. And resolving False Claims Act allegations, DoJ's Civil-Cyber Fraud Initiative chalks up an $11 million win against two contractors.

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Satisfaction with TSP at all-time high, Accenture survey shows Jun 27, 2024

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(6/27/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: DISA sees an opportunity to get out from under an ever-growing mound of technical debt. A new House bill is designed to build a stronger pipeline of cyber talent. And a recent survey shows satisfaction with the Thrift Savings Plan is at an all-time high.

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