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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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Momentum continues toward modernizing Congress Feb 07, 2023

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(2/7/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The momentum continues toward modernizing Congress. President Biden names a Microsoft executive to chair a key cybersecurity advisory committee. And the new website, AirForce.com, has landed for all potential recruits.

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Child care for DoD employees is falling short, GAO says Feb 06, 2023

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(2/6/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Child care for DoD employees is good, but costs too much and is in short supply. A new bill could change how COLAs are calculated for federal retirees. And if you're violating certain federal civil statutes or regulations, get ready to pay higher penalties.

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MSPB says federal hiring officials should focus more on skills rather than education Feb 03, 2023

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Merit Systems Protection Board encourages federal hiring managers to focus more on job candidates' skills, rather than their education.

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Navy wants local help figuring out what to do with a now closed facility Feb 02, 2023

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In today's Federal Newscast, a Hawaiian company will help the Navy find community-based solutions to reuse the Red Hill fuel storage facility on Oahu.

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A new way to measure the government's supply chain security readiness Feb 01, 2023

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In today's Federal Newscast the Federal Acquisition Security Council is developing a scorecard to help assess governmentwide supply chain security readiness.

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PRAC: Potentially over $5 billion in fraudulent pandemic loans from SBA Jan 31, 2023

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In today's Federal Newscast, a pandemic watchdog flags billions of dollars in potential fraud from programs offered by the Small Business Administration.

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State Department employees suffering from mysterious condition now have an avenue for financial help Jan 30, 2023

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In today's Federal Newscast, the State Department outlines how employees suffering from so-called Havana Syndrome can qualify for compensation.

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Looking for a job? Now could be a good time to start your intelligence career Jan 27, 2023

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In today's Federal Newscast, the National Security Agency is embarking one of its largest hiring sprees of the last three decades.

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Concerned with potential damage to national security, two Senators request review of consulting firms' dual US-China relationships Jan 26, 2023

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(1/26/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Concerned with potential damage to national security, two Senators have requested a review of consulting firms' dual US-China relationships. The January 11 flight-delay fiasco, leads the House to pass a bill requiring the FAA to fix the problem. And TSP millionaires have made a slight comeback.

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DoD wants to declassify more intelligence to enhance private-sector cybersecurity Jan 25, 2023

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(1/25/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Defense Department wants to declassify more intelligence to enhance private-sector cybersecurity. GSA is taking new steps to make sure the software it uses is secure. And Janet Yellen says not to fret over your retirement money. It'll be there.

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