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In today’s Federal Newscast, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) introduces new legislation requiring federal regulators to encourage financial institutions to work with consumers and other business impacted by a shutdown.

Sean Moulton, senior policy analyst at the Project On Government Oversight, joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin, saying this is an area for improvement.

Local jurisdictions’ control and operation of elections is a tradition but as the issue of election security becomes front and center, should Congress be involved?

Military leaders worry the nation is losing it’s competitive military advantage. The Commission on National Defense Strategy has called for a boost in spending, which is not an uncommon Washington response.

Considering its mission, the National Security Agency and ‘transparency’ aren’t often mentioned in the same breath, but its inspector general is looking to shine a light on the agency’s business where he can. 

Post-midterm election, POGO’s Justin Rood joined Federal Drive to provide tips for government oversight as political divides widen

House Democrats say the Oversight and Government Reform Committee will refocus on investigations of the executive branch, questions of cabinet-level ethics and a new twist on issues that concern the federal workforce.

In March, Congress passed legislation requiring all new Congressional Research Service reports to be posted to the organization’s website.

President Donald Trump has called for the creation of a space force as a separate military service, but there hasn’t been a new military service since 1947.

After more than one year after the Veterans Affairs Department stood up its new Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection. senior executives still make up a small fraction of disciplinary actions.