Federal Newscast
Daily reporting on the most critical issues for Executive Branch leadership.
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(3/3/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Reports from government employees of race, sex and age discrimination are on the decline. New legislation would create tax benefits for businesses that hire military spouses. And the Air…March 3, 2023 -
(3/2/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Post Office has lost more than $2 billion this fiscal year. A new bill could bring changes to federal firefighters’ retirement savings. And Homeland Security celebrates its 20th anniversary. Learn more…March 2, 2023
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(3/1/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks talks about a mental-health priority. The financial systems modernization at Homeland Security comes under GAO scrutiny. And the IRS is looking for volunteers to advise…March 1, 2023
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(2/28/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: There’s no dance step or sidestep to help avoid the TikTok ban. The Director of CISA calls for changes in how tech companies design their products. And legacy data centers are…February 28, 2023
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(2/27/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Akin to the ’85 Chicago Bears, the CIO shuffle continues at two agencies. AFGE rejects calls to cut the DoD civilian workforce. And CISA revamps its website and adds…February 27, 2023
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(2/24/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: A Massachusetts senator calls for a glitchy asylum app to be shut down at the border. The GAO reports that the VA is failing to follow protocol when hiring drug felons.…February 24, 2023
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(2/23/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: A House bill is gaining steam to restore full Social Security benefits to certain feds. The focus intensifies on an estimated $65 billion in bogus unemployment insurance payments during the pandemic.…February 23, 2023
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(2/22/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The federal contracting industry provides big-time support for Ukraine. TSP’s obsolete forms could pose a problem. And DoD warns against the dangers of poppy-seed bagels. Learn more about your ad…February 22, 2023
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(2/21/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Did DoD officials take risks when authorizing commercial cloud services? OPM is offering Federal HR specialists a free web-training opportunity. And the Commerce Department has a new leader for advancing equity. Learn…February 21, 2023
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(2/17/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Justice and Commerce Departments join forces to target cyber crime. The backlog of retirement claims at OPM ballooned last month. The State Department gets serious about cybersecurity. And there’s…February 17, 2023
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(2/16/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Postal Service is moving to crack down on ‘a surge in counterfeit postage.’ The Office of Management and Budget is looking to update the federal grant-making process. And the White House…February 16, 2023
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(2/15/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The $50 billion IT-services contract from NIH is being buried under protests, yet again. The Air National Guard is providing humanitarian aid to earthquake victims in Turkey. And DoD announces the first successful test flights…February 15, 2023
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(2/14/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Powerful Virginia lawmakers, of all stripes, are making a final pitch to land the new FBI HQ in their state. Some GOP Congressmen are asking FEMA’s top manager about COVID-related decisions. And OPM has…February 14, 2023
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(2/13/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Transportation Security Administration’s use of facial recognition comes under congressional scrutiny. The Government Printing Office moves to adopt 19 suggestions to make federal information easier to access digitally. And the…February 13, 2023