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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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White House asks agencies to show their work implementing new laws and policies Jul 02, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Management and Budget releases its Circular A-11 update, tasking agencies with showing their progress in complying with new laws and management requirements.

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Agencies given deadline to phase out paper records Jul 01, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Management and Budget has given agencies a timeline to switch from paper records, to electronic records.

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Senate passes NDAA, includes pay raise for troops Jun 28, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Senate passes its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes a 3.1% pay raise for active duty military.

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Many employees at USDA's Economic Research Service may choose to not follow their agency to Kansas City Jun 27, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, the new local union at the Agriculture Department's Economic Research Service estimate four out of five employees will decline to relocate out of the national capital region.

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At least eight agencies are at risk for major data breach Jun 26, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, a new report from a Senate committee shows at least eight cabinet agencies are failing to comply with federal cybersecurity standards.

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Legislators trying again to get seniors bigger cost of living adjustment Jun 25, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, legislation in both the House and Senate aims to guarantee every senior a Social Security cost of living adjustment with an annual floor of no less than 3%.

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Updated AI plan seeks more public-private partnerships Jun 24, 2019

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The Trump Administration's revised national reserach and development plan for artificial intelligence calls for more collaboration between government, academia, non-profits and the private sector.

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Taxpayer Advocate says IRS still struggles with public service Jun 21, 2019

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National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson says response times to incoming calls at the IRS remains the biggest challenge the agency has in dealing with the public. In her final report to Congress before retiring, Olson said the IRS is successful in processing most returns, but for those who need more help, the experience is challenging.

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Report: Social Security's death records continue to be inaccurate Jun 20, 2019

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The Social Security Advisory Board has joined the Government Accounability Office in calling SSA's to share its death records to curb improper payments.

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White House not on board with giving contractors back pay for government shutdown Jun 19, 2019

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Trump administration says the idea will be too costly and increase the risk of fraud, waste, and improper payments.

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