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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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AFGE calls for Labor Department to continue negotiations over return to office Oct 20, 2024

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Union officials are urging Labor Department leaders to continue negotiating over return-to-office changes. About 7,500 Labor Department employees will have to report to work in person at least half of their work hours beginning in December. That’s according to an announcement agency leadership made last week. But the National Council of Field Labor Locals, which represents the affected workers, says the announcement was made without completing bargaining obligations. The union is now calling on Congress members to get involved in the dispute and looking at options with the Federal Labor Relations Authority.

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National Guard and Army Corps of Engineers mobilized in hurricane aftermath Oct 17, 2024

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At the same time, recovery efforts continue for Hurricane Helene, with 3,000 National Guard members from 13 states and 1,500 active-duty soldiers engaged in various missions across the region.

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Fewer seasonal hires at USPS this holiday season Oct 16, 2024

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USPS expects to make 7,500 temporary hires for its busy year-end peak season, 2,500 fewer than last year.

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FEMA sets new one day record for disaster assistance applications Oct 16, 2024

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FEMA took in more than 250,000 disaster assistance applications on Sunday alone, the most new registrations the agency has ever received in one day.

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Emergency leave for federal workers impacted by Hurricane Milton Oct 13, 2024

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Feds impacted by the hurricane can then use the extra paid time off during the emergency, without having to dip into their own leave hours.

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DHS issues Hatch Act reminder to federal workers Oct 10, 2024

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In a new memo to DHS staff, the department's top lawyer runs down what is and isn't allowed under the Hatch Act.

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Lawmaker questions FEMA on advanced forecasting models Oct 09, 2024

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In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation a top Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee is asking questions about the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s advanced forecasting models. New York Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, Chairman of the Emergency Management subcommittee says many communities caught in the path of Hurricane Helene weren’t aware of the potential for destructive flooding. D’Esposito is asking FEMA to provide data on its advanced forecasting models and prepositioning of resources. He’s also asking FEMA whether the agency has adjusted its rainfall modeling after Hurricane Helene.

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Democratic lawmakers call for firing of DHS IG Oct 08, 2024

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Those calls come after the Council on Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency substantiated multiple allegations of wrongdoing by DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari.

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Lawmakers want more time off for service members Oct 07, 2024

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The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act has a provision that would bump it up to 20 days of leave.

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IRS looks to improve privacy protections in Free File program Oct 04, 2024

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The IRS told its inspector general that its reviewing privacy disclosures from Free File partners to mitigate risks of exposing personal information.

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