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Federal Newscast

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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...

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White House to initiate paid internship program for the first time ever this fall 03.06.2022 9:38

In today's Federal Newscast, this fall, the White House will have paid internships for the first time ever. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The first female U.S. military service chief is sworn in 02.06.2022 7:53

In today's Federal Newscast, it’s official: the U.S. military has its first-ever female service chief. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

New lawsuit filed on behalf of Air Force members with religious objections to COVID vaccine mandate 01.06.2022 7:37

In today's Federal Newscast, a federal lawsuit has been filed against the Defense Department on behalf of members of the Air Force seeking religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Energy Department takes the title owning the fastest computer in the world 31.05.2022 7:35

In today's Federal Newscast, the Energy Department's Oak Ridge National Lab is home to the world's fastest supercomputer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

BLM workers elect to join federal employee union 27.05.2022 9:13

In today's Federal Newscast, employees at the Bureau of Land Management's headquarters vote to receive union coverage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Two agencies point the finger when it comes to keeping track of tech spending 26.05.2022 8:10

In today's Federal Newscast, GAO, OMB butt heads over cost estimating for projects winning extra funding for IT modernization. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Man faces decade in prison for threatening some prominent federal employees 25.05.2022 8:25

In today's Federal Newscast, a West Virginia man is facing punishment, including up to 10 years in jail, for making multiple threats against federal officials. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

New data shows federal workers with disabilities are having a tougher time getting management positions 24.05.2022 7:02

In today's Federal Newscast, a new report from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission finds opportunities for federal workers with disabilities are improving, but more work can be done. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

New data shows federal workers with disabilities are having a tougher time getting management positions 24.05.2022 7:02

New report says the Pentagon is not paying enough attention to its civilian workforce 23.05.2022 6:46

In today's Federal Newscast, an influential DoD advisory group says the Defense Department needs to pay a lot more management attention to its civilian workforce. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

House Republicans look to get feds back to the office 20.05.2022 8:01

In today's Federal Newscast, some Republican lawmakers want to press pause on making remote work permanent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

National Guard members get the go ahead to unionize if and when they're called up by the governor 19.05.2022 8:29

In today's Federal Newscast, National Guard members on state duty can now unionize, thanks to a new Justice Department agreement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Agencies may need to change to adapt to post-COVID workplaces 18.05.2022 8:56

In today's Federal Newscast, the director of the Office of Management and Budget wants agencies to look at the future of work. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

An idea to change how cost of living adjustments are calculated for federal retirees is introduced in Congress 17.05.2022 8:51

In today's Federal Newscast, House lawmakers want to change how cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, are calculated for many federal retirees. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Postal Service agrees to provide more transparency during election season 16.05.2022 7:42

In today's Federal Newscast, the Postal Service settles another lawsuit stemming from the 2020 presidential election. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

New numbers from the IRS' watchdog truly show less workers, means less tax dollars 13.05.2022 7:41

In today's Federal Newscast, the IRS saw the amount of money collected through enforcement mechanism drop significantly in fiscal 2020. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

EEOC and federal employee union are locked in dispute over return to work plans 12.05.2022 7:40

In today's Federal Newscast, the American Federation of Government Employees has filed an unfair labor practice complaint, saying that EEOC did not finish union negotiations before announcing its re-entry plans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Agencies get new workforce priorities to focus on for the next few years 11.05.2022 8:38

In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management released a new federal workforce plan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Some members of the Interior Dept. will have an opportunity for remote work 10.05.2022 7:57

In today's Federal Newscast, some Interior Department employees will see their remote work options expand. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

House of Representatives set to raise minimum salary for staffers 09.05.2022 7:52

In today's Federal Newscast, the House of Representatives is trying to recruit more diverse and high-quality candidates, and get them to stay there. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Two agencies are teaming up in the name of environmental justice 06.05.2022 8:05

In today's Federal Newscast, the Justice Department and the Environmental Protection Agency are teaming up to launch a new environmental justice strategy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

With the weakening dollar, the Pentagon may need to refill the coffers sooner than expected 05.05.2022 7:04

In today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Department says it may need more money in 2023 to offset inflation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Pentagon enters what many hope will be the final round against cancer 04.05.2022 7:41

In today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Department is working with other agencies to defeat cancer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Pentagon feeling those high gas prices as well 03.05.2022 8:34

In today's Federal Newscast, rising oil prices tend to raise the cost of just about everything – including running a military. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Vets suing Army for not recognizing substance abuse disorders in discharges 02.05.2022 7:23

In today's Federal Newscast, veterans are suing the Army for refusing to give soldiers with alcohol and drug addictions honorable discharges. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .