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Federal Newscast
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THE FEDERAL NEWSCAST, (length about seven minutes), is a weekdaily, 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/Newscaster Peter Musurlian assembles and reads the stories on the THE FEDERAL DRIVE with TOM TEMIN, 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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Child care for DoD employees is falling short, GAO says
Feb 6, 202300:07:03Tap to summarize(2/6/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Child care for DoD employees is good, but costs too much and is in short supply. A new bill could change how COLAs are calculated for federal retirees. And if you're violating certain federal civil statutes or regulations, get ready to pay higher penalties.
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MSPB says federal hiring officials should focus more on skills rather than education
Feb 3, 202300:07:51Tap to summarizeIn today's Federal Newscast, the Merit Systems Protection Board encourages federal hiring managers to focus more on job candidates' skills, rather than their education.
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Navy wants local help figuring out what to do with a now closed facility
Feb 2, 202300:06:52Tap to summarizeIn today's Federal Newscast, a Hawaiian company will help the Navy find community-based solutions to reuse the Red Hill fuel storage facility on Oahu.
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A new way to measure the government's supply chain security readiness
Feb 1, 202300:07:31Tap to summarizeIn today's Federal Newscast the Federal Acquisition Security Council is developing a scorecard to help assess governmentwide supply chain security readiness.
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PRAC: Potentially over $5 billion in fraudulent pandemic loans from SBA
Jan 31, 202300:06:52Tap to summarizeIn today's Federal Newscast, a pandemic watchdog flags billions of dollars in potential fraud from programs offered by the Small Business Administration.
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State Department employees suffering from mysterious condition now have an avenue for financial help
Jan 30, 202300:06:37Tap to summarizeIn today's Federal Newscast, the State Department outlines how employees suffering from so-called Havana Syndrome can qualify for compensation.
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Looking for a job? Now could be a good time to start your intelligence career
Jan 27, 202300:07:28Tap to summarizeIn today's Federal Newscast, the National Security Agency is embarking one of its largest hiring sprees of the last three decades.
Transcribe →Concerned with potential damage to national security, two Senators request review of consulting firms' dual US-China relationships
Jan 26, 202300:07:12Tap to summarize(1/26/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Concerned with potential damage to national security, two Senators have requested a review of consulting firms' dual US-China relationships. The January 11 flight-delay fiasco, leads the House to pass a bill requiring the FAA to fix the problem. And TSP millionaires have made a slight comeback.
Transcribe →DoD wants to declassify more intelligence to enhance private-sector cybersecurity
Jan 25, 202300:07:33Tap to summarize(1/25/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Defense Department wants to declassify more intelligence to enhance private-sector cybersecurity. GSA is taking new steps to make sure the software it uses is secure. And Janet Yellen says not to fret over your retirement money. It'll be there.
Transcribe →OPM draws wrath of House Oversight and Accountability Committee
Jan 24, 202300:06:53Tap to summarize(1/24/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The OPM has drawn the wrath of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency fires back at a lawsuit over a software contract. And after waiting almost a year for confirmation, Brendan Owens lands a new Assistant Secretary of Defense job.
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