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October 20, 2022 Better policies needed for treatment of government dogs, GAO says
(10/20/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: GAO said better policies are needed for the treatment of some 5,000 government dogs. OMB is expected to soon issue guidance on a recent ruling on the COVID-19 vaccine. And TSA rolls out a new machine, at small airports, to get you through the security line faster.
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October 19, 2022 Billions richer, IRS leader remains confident amid huge backlog and employee wrongdoing
(10/19/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: The GAO has some advice for the Army to make sure it shoots straight. With some 14 million tax returns needing attention and $80 billion richer, the IRS is confident it can do the job. And the TSA is taking new steps to ensure America's railways are not susceptible to cyber attacks.
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October 18, 2022 Air Force needs to throttle up to fix cybersecurity vulnerabilities, DoD IG says
(10/18/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: DoD IG says the Air Force needs to throttle up to fix cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The Postal Service is confident it can deliver the goods this election season. And are feds being hung out to dry when it comes to weather and safety leave?
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October 17, 2022 Biden Administration suggests possible return to vaccine mandates for federal contractors
(10/17/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Biden administration is signaling it’s at least possible that the vaccine mandate for federal contractors is coming back. The Defense Department needs about 20 experts it's willing to pay $340,000 per year. And a union blames campaign ads for increased threats against the IRS.
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October 14, 2022 Air Force experiments with pot leniency in recruitment
(10/14/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: Infrastructure plans move forward, as the federal government hires thousands of Americans. The Social Security Administration could lose thousands of employees to retirement in the near future. And the high-flying Air Force experiments with pot leniency in recruitment.
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October 13, 2022 Social Security makes progress in reducing payments to dead people
(10/13/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: Social Security is hopeful it will reduce payments to dead people. Technical updates to the website for IG reports, expected to produce even more government transparency. And AT&T public sector has a new leader.
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October 12, 2022 U.S. Army cements plans for an integrated zero trust program
(10/12/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Army is creating a new integrated program office to bring all of its zero trust pursuits under one roof. GAO tells GSA it has got a real problem selling real estate efficiently. And Senate inaction causes a top OMB vacancy to remain unfilled, going on five years.
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October 10, 2022 Biden Administration expands use of procurement to encourage economically friendly purchasing
(10/11/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Biden Administration expands the use of procurement to encourage economically friendly purchasing. American embassies worldwide are in line for a major network upgrade. And the Department of Homeland Security looks to improve customer experience with people and data.
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9 min
October 07, 2022 The Army and West Point creating a climate change curriculum to focus on national security implications
(10/7/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Army and West Point are creating a climate change curriculum to focus on national security implications. OPM plays the role of booster in encouraging federal employees to their latest COVID shots. And if you're a tax cheat living abroad, the IRS just might find you.
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October 06, 2022 The Space Development Agency lands upon a new, permanent home
(10/6/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Space Development Agency has landed upon a new, permanent home. It looks like GSA will be keep contractors busy this winter. And the IG community honors its best.
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THE FEDERAL NEWSCAST, (length about seven minutes), is a daily Monday through Friday, high-information compilation of nine 40-second news stories and news packages,…