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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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Horse problems force Arlington National Cemetery to suspend caisson use at funerals May 12, 2023

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(5/12/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Bad conditions for horses at Arlington National Cemetery lead to a suspension of certain ceremonial processions. Senators urge President Biden to nominate inspectors general at the State and Treasury Departments. And CIA names a new lead to head up its sexual assault prevention and response office.

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GOP resurrects the effort to make some feds at-will employees, thus easier to fire May 11, 2023

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(5/11/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Republicans have resurrected the effort to make some feds easier-to-fire at-will employees. DoD's acquisition chief blames Continuing Resolutions for ammunition shortages for Ukraine. And top Senate lawmakers make the case for a one-stop-shop for federal disaster aid.

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No COVID mandate for feds is Biden's newest COVID mandate May 10, 2023

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(5/10/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The newest Biden mandate, so to speak, is that there is no COVID mandate. The Confederacy suffers another defeat, as Fort Hood gets a name change. And another mega contract is facing delays because of protests.

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Chairman McCaul threatens to hold Secretary of State Blinken in contempt of Congress May 09, 2023

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(5/9/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee has a hankering to hold Secretary of State Blinken in contempt of Congress. Ground forces: check. But GAO says the readiness of U.S. sea forces has declined. And HUD employee attrition blamed on a dearth of telework opportunities.

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Agencies need to tailor job postings to attract younger workers, government experts say May 08, 2023

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(5/8/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The latest federal hiring strategy to get the interest of younger applicants. Military service members have a new avenue to seek mental health support. And all 27 Sammies finalists were unveiled today.

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More feds might soon be eligible for student-loan forgiveness May 05, 2023

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(5/5/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: More federal employees could see their student loans forgiven under a newly introduced bill. The Defense Department CIO says zero trust could have stopped the classified-document leaks by the Massachusetts Air National Guardsman. And an industry group suggests President Biden's proposed greenhouse-gas-reporting regulation, could leave contractors gasping for air.

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DoJ adds over two dozen corporate-crime prosecutors to its National Security Division May 04, 2023

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(5/4/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Justice Department's National Security Division expands big time, as it adds over two dozen new prosecutors to fight corporate crime. The backlog of Freedom of Information Act requests [across government] reaches new heights. And VA whistleblowers continue to increase their win-loss record.

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New electric mail trucks running late, by about eight months May 03, 2023

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(5/3/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: That new electric mail truck you've been waiting for is going to be about eight months late. As Army recruitment numbers continue to be down, the service is stepping up its sales classes for recruiters. And the 2024 CXO Fellows Program is taking applications.

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Targeting illegal immigration, new Senate bill addresses staffing shortages at airports, other ports of entry May 02, 2023

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(5/2/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Targeting illegal immigration, a new Senate bill addresses staffing shortages at airports and other ports of entry. A black Lt. Gen, who ran the Defense Intelligence agency, dies at 64. And President Biden makes COVID mandates a thing of the past.

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GAO gets new CIO next week May 01, 2023

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(5/1/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Newly introduced legislation would give FEHB participants more coverage for some assisted reproductive treatments. Two deadly helicopter crashes, lead the Army to hold an aviation-safety stand down. And GAO gets a new CIO next week.

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