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June 02, 2017 DOJ falls short in handling of sexual harassment claims within agency
In today's Federal Newscast, the Justice Department Office of Inspector General reports that though the number of allegations is low, DOJ has systemic issues with how it handles sexual harassment and misconduct claims.
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5 min
June 01, 2017 OPM: Ease up on the new Senior Executive Service requests
In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management wants agencies to exercise restraint and be judicious in making requests for additional Senior Executive Service positions.
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5 min
June 01, 2017 OPM: Ease up on the new Senior Executive Service requests
In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Personnel Management wants agencies to exercise restraint and be judicious in making requests for additional Senior Executive Service positions.
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4 min
May 31, 2017 Veterans Affairs IG investigating more cases of employees stealing drugs
In today's Federal Newscast, data discovered by the Associated Press reveals the Veterans Affairs Department Office of Inspector General is looking into over 100 cases of employees accused of stealing drugs from VA Health facilities.
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5 min
May 30, 2017 Union to Trump administration: Hands off student loan forgiveness program
In today's Federal Newscast, the National Treasury Employees Union is worried the Trump administration's plan to eliminate the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program would make it harder for agencies to recruit top talent.
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4 min
May 29, 2017 Employee at Interior CIO's office admits to fraudulent card use
In today's Federal Newscast, an employee working under the Interior Department's Chief Information Officer admits to using her government travel card for personal use.
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5 min
May 26, 2017 Democratic leaders ask Zinke to go easy on National Monuments
In today's Federal Newscast, the minority leaders and whips of both chambers of Congress ask Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to not eliminate any national monuments.
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4 min
May 25, 2017 Former Marine cops to stealing parts from Marine One squadron
In today's Federal Newscast, a former Marine staff sergeant pleads guilty to stealing from the helicopter squadron responsible for transporting the president.
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4 min
May 24, 2017 FTC and Justice Department's Antitrust Division want staff reductions
In today's Federal Newscast, in both of the agencies 2018 budget requests, the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division within the Justice Department say they would like to save money by cutting some positions.
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5 min
May 23, 2017 Court rules FAA can't regulate recreational drones
In today's Federal Newscast, a win for drone hobbyists as the Court of Appeals in D.C. finds the Federal Aviation Administration overstepped it's authority in forcing recreational UAS flyers to register their aircraft.
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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,…