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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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NTEU expresses concerns about telework, budgets, and DEI issues Jul 05, 2023

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(7/5/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: A union for feds sounds the alarm about telework, budgets, and DEI issues. What does it mean that agencies improperly paid out more than $247 billion? And IRS looks to beta-test a free, online tax-filing platform.

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DoD takes steps to combat foreign influence in federally-funded scientific research Jul 03, 2023

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(7/3/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Defense Department is taking steps to combat foreign influence in federally-funded scientific research. The time it takes to get a security clearance is holding steady. And a Florida-based small business and its owner will pay more than $7.7 million to settle allegations of False Claims Act violations.

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Senator hopes to speed up passport process before summer ends Jun 30, 2023

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In today's Federal Newscast, one Senator says he’s working on legislation that would give the State Department more ways to handle its backlog of passport applications.

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Another attempt to lessen the effect prior marijuana use has on getting a security clearance Jun 29, 2023

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In today's Federal Newscast, lawmakers are again trying to change how marijuana use factors into a security clearance decision.

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A gift for DHS employees with America's birthday right around the corner Jun 28, 2023

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In today's Federal Newscast, Department of Homeland Security employees get a nice surprise ahead of Independence Day.

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Workers at the Social Security Administration are sounding the alarm Jun 27, 2023

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In today's Federal Newscast, employees at the Social Security Administration are warning that the agency's workforce challenges have become even more troubling.

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House lawmakers continue to ask questions about GSA's Login.gov troubles Jun 26, 2023

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In today's Federal Newscast, the General Services Administration’s Login.gov service continues to be in the crosshairs of House lawmakers.

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House Armed Services passes $874 billion defense authorization bill Jun 23, 2023

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(6/23/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The House Armed Services Committee sends an $874 billion defense bill to the House floor. The GAO says the military health care system still needs to complete Congressionally-mandated reforms. And the Senior Executives Association has a new president.

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Deleted texts get Homeland Security IG probed again Jun 22, 2023

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(6/22/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Military service members will soon get reimbursed for moving expenses for their pets. A bill advancing in Congress could mean $63 billion for DHS and 22,000 Border Patrol agents. And the Homeland Security IG is being probed again about his deleted text messages.

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Pentagon IG calls for full investigation into 21 missing shipping containers in Kuwait Jun 21, 2023

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(6/21/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Pentagon IG wants an investigation to find out what happened to 21 vanished shipping containers in Kuwait. The Deputy Secretary at Homeland Secretary is retiring and heading to Atlanta. And NASA and Microsoft joined forces with young people in a big DC STEM space, with an eye toward space.

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