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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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Whistleblowers exposing fraud pocket over $350M Feb 26, 2024

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(2/26/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The FCC moves toward establishing an “Energy Star” type labeling program for cybersecurity. Navy’s new council will focus on enhancing supply chain resilience. And Whistleblowing is a growth industry, as those exposing fraud pocket hundreds of millions of dollars.

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Fraudster hacks federal auction website, buys truck for a dollar Feb 23, 2024

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(2/23/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Justice Department has named a Princeton professor as its first chief science and technology adviser. Some new proposals for cybersecurity standards and regulations are causing industry heartburn. And an Oklahoma man faces prison time, for hacking into a federal online auction site and getting some pretty good deals.

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Top DoD intelligence official retiring Feb 22, 2024

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(2/22/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: A top Defense Department intelligence official is retiring. U.S. Central Command is about to release its own data strategy. And the U.S. Special Operations Command is seeking feedback from small businesses.

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NSA cyber official retiring Feb 21, 2024

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(2/21/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Agriculture Department is launching a Digital Service Fellows Program. Lawmakers want the next military budget to focus on the well being of service members and their families. And one of the National Security Agency’s top cyber officials is retiring.

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Pentagon IG not impressed by effectiveness of DoD vendors' award fees Feb 20, 2024

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(2/20/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Army is looking for international innovators to share their novel technology solutions. CISA is renewing a task force to examine artificial intelligence and other critical technology issues. And the Pentagon IG questions the effectiveness of "awards fees" for DoD vendors.

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Congresswoman blasts GSA for making Chinese-tech purchases Feb 16, 2024

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(2/16/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: Congresswoman Nancy Mace is taking on the GSA for making Chinese-tech purchases. The Social Security Administration is taking a new approach to try to reduce improper payments. And Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro has a few choice words for contractors.

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Bloody syringes in VA hospital laundry bins, inject 'better staff training' into GAO recommendation Feb 15, 2024

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(2/15/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Navy has updated its uniform-and-personal-appearance policy. Bloody syringes in a VA hospital laundry bin, get the attention of GAO. And the Coast Guard has a new lead technology executive.

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Feds get details via video on how snow days determined Feb 14, 2024

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(2/14/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: A DoD contractor pleads guilty to shafting domestic suppliers, by buying cheaper parts overseas. The Navy is using AI to optimize personnel assignments. And federal employees can now watch a video on a snow day, on how snow days are determined.

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NASA names new small business programs director Feb 13, 2024

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(2/13/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: U.S. Cyber Command gets federal laboratory designation. NASA names Dwight Deneal as its new director of small business programs. And veterans exposed to Agent Orange might soon find it easier to get VA health benefits.

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Decade of pay stagnation continues for for VP, senior political appointees Feb 12, 2024

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(2/12/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Congressional Research Service is hiring a new director. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services completed 10 million cases last year, to boast a 15% backlog reduction. And a decade of no pay raises continues for the Vice President and senior political appointees.

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