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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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Veterans organization wants new acting VA secretary Apr 04, 2018

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In today's Federal Newscast, AMVETS is urging President Donald Trump to put Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Tom Bowman in charge while his choice for the position awaits Senate confirmation.

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Sequestration could return in 2020 without congressional action Apr 03, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, while Congress has adjusted spending caps to allow increases in spending, the Congressional Budget Office warns agencies will have to make cuts again if the caps aren’t adjusted beyond 2019.

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VA chief counsel bent ethics rules to get wife hired Apr 02, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast, a new Inspector General report finds a chief counsel in Veterans Affairs’ Office of General Counsel hatched a scheme to get his wife a job in one of the teams he managed.

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No more official portraits of high level politicians Mar 30, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, President Trump signs the EGO Act into law, banning federal funds from being used for oil paintings of federal officials.

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Members of Congress want GAO to investigate reassignments at the Interior Department Mar 29, 2018

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In today's Federal Newscast, oversight lawmakers want the Government Accountability Office to look into Interior's decision to reassign 33 executives.

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Think you could run a NASA mission? Mar 28, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast, the space agency says it’s hiring new flight directors and you don’t necessarily need previous experience to apply.

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Thousands of VA employees have not undergone required background checks Mar 27, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, a new inspector general report finds managers at the Veterans Affairs Department are not reviewing background investigations in a timely manner.

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Congressional oversight leaders ask NASA for more info on official time use Mar 26, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast, the leaders of both Congressional oversight committees are not satisfied with the data on official time NASA provided.

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Proposals to reform the IRS are on the way Mar 23, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast, Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) says there will be a bill next month to begin restructuring the IRS.

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Congressman wants federal bonuses published Mar 22, 2018

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In today’s Federal Newscast on Federal News Radio, Representative Mark Sanford (R-SC) says the public should be able to see how much federal employees earn from performance bonuses.

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