In today's Federal Newscast: Service members and their families have a new option when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations. The clock is ticking on the Small Business Innovation Research program. And no test for you, as the free gifts to your mailbox come to an end.
In today's Federal Newscast: An appeals court decision might mean a return to the COVID vaccine mandates for federal contractors. The SBA reinvigorates its women-owned small business contracting initiative. And Ft. Bragg's moldy barracks seem to be nothing to brag about.
Also in today's Federal Newscast, the Biden administration takes action to make sure public research results are available to the public. And the Air Force is partnering with NASA for experiments aboard the International Space Station.
In today's Federal Newscast, the Education Dept. is trying to work quickly to set up a simple application process to help borrowers claim debt relief.
Also in today's Federal Newscast, does telework help or hurt diversity efforts? And was the Coast-Guard-connected couple in Hawaii in the spying business?
In today's Federal Newscast: The Postal Service received mixed-grades on a cybersecurity report card. HUD and its employees' union are not seeing eye-to-eye on returning to the office. And the military just made it easier for soldiers to get a vaccine for monkeypox.
Also in today's Federal Newscast, reimbursements for military housing are not keeping up with inflation, and the Combined Federal Campaign needs more leaders.
In today's Federal Newscast, a Virginia congressman demands to know if the Homeland Security Inspector General is under investigation. And the IRS is looking to expand its use of video conferences in appeals cases.
Also in today's Federal Newscast, GAO recommends the military services clear up their tattoo policies.
Also in today's Federal Newscast, Congress is going after sexual misconduct in Junior ROTC programs.
Also in today's Federal Newscast, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is criticized for its lack of transparency, and the Pentagon releases its first-ever social-media policy for official accounts.
Also in today's Federal Newscast, murdered Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen's family files a $35 million lawsuit, and GSA is offering some new help to agencies to improve cybersecurity.
Also in today's Federal Newscast, the Navy and the state of Hawaii join forces to clean-up the military's mess in Paradise.
Also in today's Federal Newscast, the U.S. Forest Service and Defense Logistics Agency are teaming up to fight fires. And President Biden appoints the first woman to lead the National Cancer Institute.
Also in today's Federal Newscast, the Postal Service expects to raise mail prices in January 2023.