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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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Latest Episodes:

Senate bill would improve death benefits for civilian feds Oct 19, 2023

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(10/19/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Sen. Sinema (I-Ariz.) has introduced a bill that would improve death benefits for civilian feds. The SBA has come under fire for planning to ignore pandemic loans under $100,000. And the Coast Guard is looking into AI to catch illegal fishermen.

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DoD awards $40M in research grants to four Historically Black Colleges and Universities Oct 18, 2023

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(10/18/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Defense Department has awarded $40 million dollars in research grants to four Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Federal employees and supervisors will get even more hybrid-work training opportunities. And, heading toward the 2030 count, the Census Bureau looks for public feedback.

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Stage is set for the awards ceremony to recognize outstanding feds Oct 17, 2023

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Partnership for Public Service is out with the latest crop of Service to America Medals, or "Sammies," winners.

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Navy moves to shutdown Pear Harbor facility that leaked contaminated water Oct 16, 2023

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(10/16/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The GSA is taking another step to measure how technology vendors are protecting their supply chains. The Navy moves to shutdown a facility at Pearl Harbor that leaked contaminated water. And the IRS has spent $2 billion to rebuild its workforce and modernize its legacy IT systems.

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Could teleworking be the key to getting more military spouses federal jobs? Oct 13, 2023

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In today's Federal Newscast, federal agencies may get tools to hire military and law enforcement spouses as well as veterans quickly for remote positions.

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The Army has its sights set on Gen Zers Oct 12, 2023

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Army Enterprise Marketing Office is modernizing its efforts to help reach Generation Z.

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New Army chief of staff targets 'the network' as his top modernization priority Oct 11, 2023

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(10/11/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Some feds in the Evergreen State might soon get a boost in locality pay. The new Army chief of staff targets "the network" as his top modernization priority. And an IT leader for the Marine Corps has moved on.

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Out with the old, in with the new, as the Army tries new pilot program to off load some of its expired equipment Oct 10, 2023

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Army’s trying to modernize just about everything right now – from helicopters to vehicles to radios. But if it’s going to afford all that, it also needs to get rid of old stuff.

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Postal Service crackdown on theft not delivering Oct 06, 2023

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(10/6/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Federal cyber specialists have a new Top 10 List for what not to do when it comes to protecting your network. The Defense Department provides insight into its first awards under the JWCC vehicle. And the Postal Service crackdown on theft is not delivering.

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OPM reminds agencies to report telework data accurately Oct 05, 2023

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(10/5/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The IRS may have over-estimated the public demand for a government-run online platform to file taxes. OPM reminds agencies to report telework data accurately. And Open Season is fast-approaching, meaning its time for feds to scrutinize their health care options.

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