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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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CBO: Trump administration's proposed changes to federal retirement could save $109B May 30, 2018

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Congressional Budget Office reviewed how much money the government would save if Congress implements the White House's new proposals for the federal retirement system.

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Air Force plans to welcome back retired pilots to fill manpower shortages May 29, 2018

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Air Force said it could recall as many as 1,000 retirees to active duty as it aims to reduce its growing deficit of pilots.

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Border Patrol Union unsatisfied with National Guard's limited role at Southern Border May 28, 2018

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In today's Federal Newscast, the president of the Nation Border Patrol Council tells the LA Times deploying the National Guard to the U.S. southern border has been a waste of time this go around.

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Trump administration wants to let the space industry soar freely May 25, 2018

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In today's Federal Newscast, a new proposal rolls back what the White House deems over-regulation of the commercial space launch industry.

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Senate bill calls for small defense contractors getting paid quicker May 24, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, bipartisan legislation in the Senate would shorten the deadline for the Defense department to pay defense contractors who work with small businesses.

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Latest FITARA scorecard shows ups and downs May 23, 2018

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In today's Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee releases the expanded Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act report card today, five agencies saw their grades go up, 11 saw them go down.

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Air Force moving pilots back to U.S. to reduce burden on families May 22, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, the Air Force has started to move some of its pilots back to the U.S. as part of an effort to reduce the strain on those servicemembers and their families.

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State Department IG investigating reassignments of high level personnel May 21, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, following a request from Congressional regulators, the State Department’s Inspector General is looking into whether personnel moves at the agency were politically motivated.

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IG: DoD made $500M in questionable payments to contractors working in Afghanistan May 18, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, the Pentagon’s inspector general finds the Defense Department routinely reimbursed contractors for the expenses they claimed without examining their supporting documentation.

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GOP Senators hope to avoid government shutdown May 16, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, wary of another last-minute budget deal, seven Republican Senators ask Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to expedite floor consideration of funding bills and nominees before the end of the fiscal year.

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