Federal Newscast
Daily reporting on the most critical issues for Executive Branch leadership.
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(3/23/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Raising duplication issues, lawmakers takes aim at changing how agencies buy software. Firms that get CHIPS Act money might need to avoid expanding their operations to places like China…March 23, 2023 -
(3/22/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: An policy change dramatically boosts workers’ comp acceptance rates for federal firefighters with heart problems and certain cancers. The Veterans Benefits Administration continues its hiring spree to handle a record…March 22, 2023
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(3/21/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: A southern Virginia Army base gets a name change on Friday. The IG says bad computer passwords are putting the FDIC at risk. And the National Security Agency hits an all-time high…March 21, 2023
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(3/20/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: OPM gives agencies an extension to waive certain leave policies for essential federal workers. The Defense Department has started a new working group to implement its suicide prevention policies. And comments…March 20, 2023
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(3/17/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The IRS Taxpayer Advocate wants more money budgeted for service and IT modernization, and less for enforcement. The Biden Administration wants higher pay for federal firefighters. And the federal workforce…March 17, 2023
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(3/15/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) puts a hold on President Biden’s pick to oversee VA benefits. The U.S. Access Board’s 25-member governing board has new leadership. And, Tweets aside, confirmation of POTUS…March 16, 2023
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(3/15/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Veterans Affairs Department’s Inspector General tells the Veterans Health Administration to strengthen background checks to avoid hiring disqualified people. The Navy wants a 4.5% budget increase next year, to $256…March 15, 2023
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(3/14/23)- In today’s Federal Newscast: A union president, representing 150,000 federal workers, is hanging up the placards. The Army’s first-ever civilian CIO has new private-sector gig, dealing with the public sector. And the Office of Personnel Management…March 14, 2023
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(3/13/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Sexual harassment is on the rise at the Naval and Air Force Academies. The Department of Veterans Affairs is looking to hire nearly a half million new employees. And ‘double back pay’…March 13, 2023
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(3/10/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is looking at a budget bump in the millions. The Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) is in line for $200 million more in fiscal 2024. And…March 10, 2023
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(3/9/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The data breach at DC Health Link was a big one. SAM.gov also had problems, but GSA says it was not a cyber attack. And OPM is teaching federal job…March 9, 2023
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(3/8/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: GAO promises more details about TSP’s new website. Lawmakers look to ban agency use of Biometric Technology. And the Army’s new advertising slogan is an old one. Learn more about your…March 8, 2023
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(3/7/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Census Bureau didn’t spend as much as once thought. Another bridge across the valley of death is being built for small-business contractors. And agencies are making progress on…March 7, 2023
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(3/6/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The EPA thinks the nation’s drinking-water systems need better cyber hygiene. The Senate now has a companion bill that would repeal provisions that limit some feds’ Social Security benefits. And the GSA…March 6, 2023