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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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Bill would make non-feds, who work at tribally controlled schools, TSP eligible Oct 26, 2023

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(10/26/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Thousands of non-feds would be eligible to join the Thrift Savings Plan under a new bill. Agencies must award at least 13% of all their prime contracts to Small Disadvantaged Businesses this fiscal year. And survivors of civilian federal employees, killed in the line of duty, are a step closer to receiving greater death benefits.

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TSP participants can now make unlimited checks into loan applications, at any time Oct 25, 2023

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(10/25/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: TSP participants can now check on their loan applications at any time, as often as they would like. Dozens of companies are urging Congress to create a $1 billion hedge portfolio. And a new online tool should help streamline Freedom of Information Act requests.

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GSA plans for new service to make paying travel expenses easier for feds Oct 24, 2023

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(10/24/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The EEOC swears in a new general counsel, who happens to be blind. DoJ has launched a new online tool to inform attorneys about Pro Bono opportunities. And GSA is planning a new service to make paying for travel and expenses easier across the federal government.

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IRS crackdown on wealthy tax cheats brings in millions of dollars, in early stages Oct 23, 2023

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(10/23/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Several GPO workers have filed a lawsuit, alleging a pervasive workplace culture of racism and sexism. The Biden administration is kicking off the first update to the national cyber incident response plan in seven years. And the IRS crackdown on wealthy tax cheats is bringing in millions of dollars.

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Federal contracting dollars for women-owned small business remain below 5% Oct 20, 2023

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(10/20/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: FEMA is asking the public to test features on its mobile app. Military records destroyed in a 1973 fire, leave some vets from the 1960s trying to prove service. And federal contracting dollars for women-owned small business continue to remain below 5%.

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Senate bill would improve death benefits for civilian feds Oct 19, 2023

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(10/19/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Sen. Sinema (I-Ariz.) has introduced a bill that would improve death benefits for civilian feds. The SBA has come under fire for planning to ignore pandemic loans under $100,000. And the Coast Guard is looking into AI to catch illegal fishermen.

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DoD awards $40M in research grants to four Historically Black Colleges and Universities Oct 18, 2023

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(10/18/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Defense Department has awarded $40 million dollars in research grants to four Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Federal employees and supervisors will get even more hybrid-work training opportunities. And, heading toward the 2030 count, the Census Bureau looks for public feedback.

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Stage is set for the awards ceremony to recognize outstanding feds Oct 17, 2023

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In today's Federal Newscast, the Partnership for Public Service is out with the latest crop of Service to America Medals, or "Sammies," winners.

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Navy moves to shutdown Pear Harbor facility that leaked contaminated water Oct 16, 2023

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(10/16/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The GSA is taking another step to measure how technology vendors are protecting their supply chains. The Navy moves to shutdown a facility at Pearl Harbor that leaked contaminated water. And the IRS has spent $2 billion to rebuild its workforce and modernize its legacy IT systems.

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Could teleworking be the key to getting more military spouses federal jobs? Oct 13, 2023

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In today's Federal Newscast, federal agencies may get tools to hire military and law enforcement spouses as well as veterans quickly for remote positions.

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