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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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Agencies could be overpaying for rent Jan 20, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Government Accountability Office says feedback from federal agencies shows the General Services Administration’s lease requirements cause building owners to charge the government more than private companies would pay for the same office space

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Pentagon to start vetting foreign soldiers trained on bases Jan 17, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Department is getting ready to announce new vetting procedures for foreign military members studying and training at U.S. facilities.

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After TSP changes, feds are pocketing more money for retirement Jan 16, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Congressional Budget Office finds federal employees are contributing and saving more for retirement, due to two Thrift Savings Plan policy changes.

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Federal Inspectors General want to bring attention to unfilled IG roles Jan 15, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, a new page on Oversight.gov tracks Inspectors General vacancies.

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Sequestration to have no effect on agency spending in 2020, as national debt continues to trend upward Jan 14, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Congressional Budget Office says agencies will not have to cut their spending because of sequestration in fiscal 2020, bad news for budget hawks concerned about the national debt.

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D.C. Congresswoman asks National Park Service about money its owes the district for shutdown help Jan 13, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton is wants an update from the National Parks Service on its plan to reimburse the District of Columbia work it performed during the 35-day government shutdown of 2018-2019.

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New year, new ways for scammers to impersonate federal agencies Jan 10, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, fraudsters expanded their tactics to kick off 2020 and the Social Security Administration continues to be a top target.

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Interior touts success with forest fire prevention measures Jan 09, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Interior Department cleared brush and dead trees on double the amount called for in a 2018 presidential executive order.

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Amid rising tensions with Iran, the Army is forced to assure people there is no draft Jan 08, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, after fake notifications were sent out, the Army reiterates, despite rising tensions with Iran, there are no plans to initiate a draft.

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IRS workforce could be significantly reduced in the near future Jan 07, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, a mostly sunny report from the IRS includes dark clouds when it comes to the work force.

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