Federal Newscast
Daily reporting on the most critical issues for Executive Branch leadership.
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(1/23/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The GAO is once again sounding the alarm on federal cybersecurity efforts. The Veterans Affairs Department is weeks away from taking its next step to modernize its supply chain systems.…January 23, 2023 -
(1/20/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The Treasury Department is temporarily suspending investments in the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund. Federal contracting officers have new training and certification requirements. And the State Department is…January 20, 2023
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(1/19/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: GAO audits another big federal program with big fraud potential. The Defense Department has a new plan to manage its satellite communications. And lawmakers reintroduce legislation to equalize Social Security…January 19, 2023
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(1/18/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: The court fight continues over government-shutdown double back pay. A New York congressman is urging CISA to examine air traffic control vulnerabilities. And the State Department will pay $37 million in a…January 18, 2023
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(1/17/23) In today’s Federal Newscast: The Inspector General criticizes NASA’s software asset management, calling it ‘basic.’ Some Coasties are treading water, trying to find affordable housing. And CISA looks to speed up hiring.January 17, 2023
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(1/13/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: A Soldier has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for $3 million in PPP loan fraud. New recommendations are out on how to collect sexual orientation and gender-identity data.…January 13, 2023
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(1/12/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: A powerful senator wants to know how some agencies are paying non-federal temp employees. The Navy Secretary expresses concern about maintenance backlogs at four shipyards weakening combat readiness. And…January 12, 2023
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Long controversial, the military vaccine mandate has been killed off by the just-enacted 2023 National Defense Authorization law. So now what? Can fired services members rejoin? To get some answers, Federal Drive host Tom Temin…January 11, 2023
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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dalhgren Division, like other defense units, seeks to bring new industrial capabilities quickly to benefit the mission. Now it has entered into a new other-transaction-agreement, or OTA, to do just…January 11, 2023
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(1/11/22) – In today’s Federal Newscast: House Republicans continue to enjoy their majority, naming two more members to committee chairmanships. Defense Secretary Austin officially ends the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. And AFGE continues to grow new…January 11, 2023
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(1/10/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Republicans have started selecting chairmen for their House committees. OPM offers agencies a first look at new HR standards to help improve the delivery of services. And the 2023…January 10, 2023
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(1/10/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Republicans have started selecting chairmen for their House committees. OPM offers agencies a first look at new HR standards to help improve the delivery of services. And the 2023 Presidential Rank…January 10, 2023
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In today’s Federal Newscast: Bad computer password practices could lead to phishing attacks at the Interior Department. 2022 Unclassified Defense Department procurement spending nearly hits an all-time high. And the penalty for unethical feds could…January 9, 2023
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(1/9/23) – In today’s Federal Newscast: Bad computer password practices could lead to phishing attacks at the Interior Department. 2022 Unclassified Defense Department procurement spending nearly hits an all-time high. And the penalty for unethical feds…January 9, 2023