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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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OMB to push Congress on extra funds for longer-term disaster relief Nov 18, 2024

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OMB Director Shalanda Young says in the coming days the White House will send Congress a comprehensive disaster package to replenish funding for agencies ranging from FEMA to SBA to EPA to the Transportation Department.

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House to vote on bill to make it easier to fire VA employees accused of misconduct Nov 18, 2024

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Congress already passed legislation in Veterans Affairs to fire employees accused of misconduct in 2017, but federal courts and the MSPB block the law from covering VA's workforce.

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FDA sees high vacancy rates for drug manufacturer inspectors Nov 14, 2024

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The Food and Drug Administration is having trouble retaining employees who inspect drug manufacturers. The vacancy rate for these FDA investigators nearly doubled between November 2021 and June 2024. The agency tells the Government Accountability Office that travel … pay … and work-life balance are contributing factors to turnover. Investigators can spend up to 75% of their work hours on travel. The FDA paused many inspections of drug manufacturing facilities height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Musk & Ramaswamy tapped to head government efficiency effort Nov 13, 2024

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The new organization isn't an official department. It is charged with working from the outside of the government to offer the White House “advice and guidance."

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FEMA to take action to comply with premium pay laws Nov 13, 2024

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The agency's Payroll and Compensation Branch tells FEMA's inspector general that it will complete all premium pay reconciliations for 2021 by January 31.

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Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey makes history at U.S. Southern Command Nov 11, 2024

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Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey officially assumes duties as the new commander of U.S. Southern Command, making history as the first Black commander of SOUTHCOM since its inception more than six decades ago.

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GSA opens access to transition resources for Trump team Nov 08, 2024

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The General Services Administration says it’s standing at the ready to give Trump’s transition team post-election resources.

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GSA gears up for post-election presidential transition Nov 07, 2024

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The General Services Administration is gearing up for post-election presidential transition efforts. And this time around, the process will look a little different.

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House lawmakers slam Sec. McDonough over VA request for emergency funding Nov 07, 2024

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Congress gave nearly $3 billion to the Department of Veterans Affairs at the end of fiscal 2024.

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IRS raises contribution limits for Thrift Savings Plan Nov 05, 2024

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Federal employees can contribute more money to their Thrift Savings Plan accounts in 2025.

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