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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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DoD IG blames systemic flaws for potential overprescribing of opioids Dec 19, 2023

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(12/19/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Martin O'Malley turned 60 this year; Now he gets to run the Social Security Administration. The Defense Department IG is warning that systemic problems with military health care, could be leading to opioids being overprescribed. And one of the Energy Department’s major labs is creating a new hub for artificial intelligence research.

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Manufacturer of bug-repellent combat uniforms, stung with Justice Dept charges Dec 18, 2023

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(12/18/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Army and Air Force Exchange Service employees in Germany vote to join AFGE. A company that makes bug-repellent combat uniforms, is stung with charges from the Justice Department. And HHS has developed a suite of tools other agencies can use to improve grant management.

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Bipartisan bill aims to increase annual salary from $195K to $280K for VA radiation specialists Dec 15, 2023

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(12/15/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The National Defense Authorization Act looks like it is headed for a smooth landing on the President's desk for signature. Senate Republicans say they smell a rat, in the case of the missing OPM use-of-official-time webpage. And a bipartisan bill in congress aims to increase the salary of VA radiation specialists from an annual $195K to $280K.

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Senate bill would fire feds convicted of sexual assault Dec 14, 2023

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(12/14/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Office of Personnel Management serves up a few onboarding reminders. The 2024 National Defense Authorization Act clears its latest hurdle. And Sen. Joni Ernst wants feds fired who get convicted of a sexual assault.

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As plans for a new FBI HQ chug along, the old building falls apart Dec 13, 2023

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(12/12/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Harry Coker has been confirmed as the next national cyber director. The Bureau of Prisons tries to deal with a 40% shortage of correctional officers nationwide. And as plans for a news FBI headquarters putter along, the old building falls apart.

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DARPA kicks off its 10-year plan to create a 'thriving lunar economy' Dec 12, 2023

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(12/12/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Small Business Administration is redefining small. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is rolling out a new cybersecurity tool for agencies. And DARPA makes plans to build a booming economy on the moon.

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Money for DoD's Armed Forces Retirement Homes running out, GAO says Dec 11, 2023

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(12/11/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The GAO looks to improve agency adoption of agile and iterative software development. The U.S. Space Force has officially activated its component for Europe and Africa. And GAO is projecting money for DoD's Armed Forces Retirement Homes is running out.

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Blindsided by pay problems, certain VA medical employees might be allowed union help Dec 08, 2023

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(12/8/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The National Park Service offers the best customer experience in the government, according to research firm Forrester. The chief management officer is not coming back to the Defense Department. And blindsided by pay problems, certain VA medical employees might be allowed union help.

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VA failing to detect drug felons during hiring process, GAO says Dec 07, 2023

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(12/7/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: DoD's Electronic Health Record problems, are still a big factor in military recruiting challenges. The GAO says the Department of Veterans Affairs is failing to detect drug felons during the hiring process. And the Senate has confirmed the new Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency.

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GAO blames staffing shortages for agencies' failures to battle cyber attacks Dec 06, 2023

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(12/6/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) has lifted his abortion-driven hold on military promotions. Job satisfaction at the Homeland Security Department has increased. And GAO blames staffing shortages for the failure of federal agencies to battle cyber attacks.

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