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Federal Newscast

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... Read more

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Members of Congress worried about coronavirus stimulus checks going to dead people

Members of Congress worried about coronavirus stimulus checks going to dead people

In today's Federal Newscast, dead people are getting coronavirus stimulus payments, and a bipartisan group of lawmakers ... Read more

11 May 2020

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After Trump organization asks for rent reduction, members of Congress have questions for GSA

After Trump organization asks for rent reduction, members of Congress have questions for GSA

In today's Federal Newscast, House and Senate Democrats push back on reports that the Trump Organization seeks to reduce... Read more

24 Apr 2020

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The Postal Service now has a whole caucus to go to bat for it

The Postal Service now has a whole caucus to go to bat for it

In today's Federal Newscast, a bipartisan coalition in the House sees public support for the Postal Service as leverage ... Read more

1 May 2020

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Senate Democrats to OPM: More guidance for agencies please

Senate Democrats to OPM: More guidance for agencies please

In today's Federal Newscast, Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee want to know h... Read more

29 Apr 2020

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TSP board details coronavirus loan and withdrawl stipulations

TSP board details coronavirus loan and withdrawl stipulations

In today's Federal Newscast, the Thrift Savings Plan has a few more details on loan and withdrawal relief options that p... Read more

18 May 2020

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NTEU lays out standards for calling federal employees back to offices

NTEU lays out standards for calling federal employees back to offices

In today's Federal Newscast, as agencies are developing their plans to reopen offices, the National Treasury Employees U... Read more

28 Apr 2020

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Congressional Democrats trying to secure hazard pay for frontline federal workers

Congressional Democrats trying to secure hazard pay for frontline federal workers

In today's Federal Newscast, House Democrats are eying hazard pay for frontline federal employees for the next emergency... Read more

27 Apr 2020

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Former procurement director for PBGC admits to taking bribes

Former procurement director for PBGC admits to taking bribes

In today's Federal Newscast, the Justice Department won guilty pleas from the former director of procurement for the Pen... Read more

5 May 2020

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Senate Democrats want oversight hearing on agencies' coronavirus response

Senate Democrats want oversight hearing on agencies' coronavirus response

In todays' Federal Newscast, Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee worry the pane... Read more

22 May 2020

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GSA releases tool for monitoring agency spending to contractors

GSA releases tool for monitoring agency spending to contractors

In today's Federal Newscast, the General Services Administration makes its governmentwide category management awards exp... Read more

15 May 2020

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Members of Congress look to secure hazard pay and extra leave for frontline federal employees

Members of Congress look to secure hazard pay and extra leave for frontline federal employees

In today's Federal Newscast, House and Senate lawmakers are using legislation and pressuring the White House to obtain h... Read more

6 May 2020

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Senate bill looks to make sure Coronavirus spending watchdog can hit the ground running

Senate bill looks to make sure Coronavirus spending watchdog can hit the ground running

In today's Federal Newscast, a bipartisan bill in the Senate would fast-track hiring staff to work for the Special Inspe... Read more

21 May 2020

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Virginia Congressmen want more telework flexibilities, regardless of pandemic

Virginia Congressmen want more telework flexibilities, regardless of pandemic

In today's Federal Newscast, three Virginia Democrats are looking for more telework flexibilities ahead of upcoming cons... Read more

4 May 2020

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Peace Corps volunteers sent home early due to pandemic will get financial aid from agency

Peace Corps volunteers sent home early due to pandemic will get financial aid from agency

In today's Federal Newscast, Peace Corps Director Jody Olsen says the volunteers will receive a wellness stipend to help... Read more

23 Apr 2020

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VA facilities up capacity amid coronavirus pandemic

VA facilities up capacity amid coronavirus pandemic

In today's Federal Newscast, patient capacity at Veterans Affairs medical facilities is up within the last month. Learn... Read more

14 May 2020

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Website many have been relying on for coronavirus stats getting federal help

Website many have been relying on for coronavirus stats getting federal help

In today's Federal Newscast, the world's favorite web site right now is about to get a fresh chunk of federal grant mone... Read more

30 Apr 2020

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Congress trying to figure out how to operate in midst of coronavirus pandemic

Congress trying to figure out how to operate in midst of coronavirus pandemic

In today's Federal Newscast, the Senate looks to shore up its cyber defenses, and House leaders are weighing the options... Read more

22 Apr 2020

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Should Social Security accept electronic signatures

Should Social Security accept electronic signatures

The National Federation of the Blind and four individual plaintiffs file a lawsuit in federal court against the Social S... Read more

19 May 2020

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State Dept. aims to stop corruption amid coronavirus confusion

State Dept. aims to stop corruption amid coronavirus confusion

In today's Federal Newscast, the State Department offers grant funding for organizations with ideas on stopping corrupti... Read more

13 May 2020

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More women are joining the military but they're not sticking around long enough to make it a career

More women are joining the military but they're not sticking around long enough to make it a career

In today's Federal Newscast, the military has made some gains in recruiting women over the past 15 years. But they’re st... Read more

20 May 2020

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