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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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OPM still has unresolved issues with contracts to help 2015 data breach victims Jan 06, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management's inspector general says the agency is not keeping a good enough eye on the companies its contracted for identity theft protection.

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Some Marines now allowed to carry concealed firearms on bases Jan 03, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, following recent shootings on military bases, the Marines is allowing its law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms.

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Army, Navy, and Air Force now required to have senior positions for basing and environment Jan 02, 2020

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In today's Federal Newscast, the 2020 Defense Authorization bill mandates all three branches have an assistant secretary for installations, energy, and environment.

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14th Air Force redesignated as Space Operations Command Dec 31, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, the 14th Air Force has officially been redesignated as Space Operations Command.

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OPM laying the groundwork for paid parental leave law Dec 30, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, new regulations to implement the paid parental leave law for federal employees are in the works.

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Auditors not so sure about expanding USPS services Dec 24, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Government Accountability Office says adding those functions could increase operation costs, and decrease the efficiency of its mail and package delivery.

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VA OIG highlights continuing IT security issues with the agency Dec 23, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, IT security controls continue to be a material weakness for the Veterans Affairs Department's financial management systems.

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TSP considering fixed 2% COLA for annuity recipients Dec 20, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Thrift Savings Plan wants to change the rate it currently uses to calculate some annual cost of living adjustments.

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OPM answers some FAQ's about surprise day off for feds Dec 19, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management makes some clarifications about President Trump's declared day off on Christmas Eve.

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CISA gets big budget boost in spending bill Dec 18, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, if the fiscal 2020 budget deal gets signed into law, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will receive $2 billion, $334 million more than it received in 2019.

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