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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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GSA developing EV battery strategy as foundation for proposed fleet expansion Jul 03, 2024

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The General Services Administration's EV battery strategy will help it maximize its use of the expensive components.

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After allegations of a hostile work environment, the FDIC adds two new offices Jul 02, 2024

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is taking several steps in light of recent findings of a workplace culture that was fraught with allegations of sexual harassment and other kinds of misconduct.

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New TSP option for younger federal employees Jul 01, 2024

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In today's Federal Newscast, younger Thrift Savings Plan participants will soon see a new investment option in the TSP.

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False Claims Act allegations leave two contractors with millions of dollars in fines Jun 28, 2024

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(6/28/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Two Defense Department projects garner Presidential Federal Sustainability Awards. The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency is managing a surge in security clearance applications. And resolving False Claims Act allegations, DoJ's Civil-Cyber Fraud Initiative chalks up an $11 million win against two contractors.

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Satisfaction with TSP at all-time high, Accenture survey shows Jun 27, 2024

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(6/27/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: DISA sees an opportunity to get out from under an ever-growing mound of technical debt. A new House bill is designed to build a stronger pipeline of cyber talent. And a recent survey shows satisfaction with the Thrift Savings Plan is at an all-time high.

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No rush, but DeRusha finds new Google gig fast, after departing government Jun 26, 2024

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(6/26/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Total federal-acquisition spending might soon hit a trillion dollars. The White House plans to conduct a hiring surge to fill open federal cyber jobs. And we don't know if DeRusha was in a hurry, but this former federal CISO has quickly landed at Google Cloud.

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House intensifies its war against DoD teleworkers Jun 25, 2024

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(6/25/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The 2024 Sammies People’s Choice Award enters the final round of voting from the public. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has picked a new Pentagon chief of staff. And a House bill locks, loads, and takes aim against Defense Department teleworkers.

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GOP Senators slam financially strapped Amtrak for paying $75M in bonuses Jun 24, 2024

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(6/24/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Government Accountability Office is raising questions about the cybersecurity of federal background investigation systems. The U.S. Navy has eased up its punishments for failed fitness tests. And GOP Senators slam financially strapped Amtrak for paying $75 million in bonuses.

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OPM deadline nears for agencies to hand over list of their politically appointed positions Jun 21, 2024

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(6/21/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit has a new plan for spending nearly one billion dollars. OMB's CX guru Amira Boland is stepping down. And OPM's deadline nears for federal agencies to hand over a list of their politically appointed positions ahead of November's election.

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Teleworking DoD employees targeted by House spending bill Jun 20, 2024

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(6/20/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: DoD has signed a $248 million deal with Duke Energy to deliver solar power to five military bases. Three more agencies are getting nearly $30 million to accelerate their IT modernization projects. And House appropriators have put a target on the back of teleworking and remote-working Defense Department employees.

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