Federal Newscast

(10/5/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The IRS may have over-estimated the public demand for a government-run online platform to file taxes. OPM reminds agencies to report telework data accurately. And Open Season is fast-approaching, meaning its time for feds to scrutinize their health care options.

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(10/4/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Virginia's two U.S. Senators make a move to protect contractors in the event of future government shutdowns. Getting an abortion at VA facilities across America is not as difficult as you might think. And the Army has made major changes to its recruitment process.

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(10/3/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Half of America's federal wildland firefighters say they will quit if their temporary pay raise is not made permanent. The State Department has measurably picked-up the pace for issuing passports. And a high-ranking DoD official has been charged with facilitating a dog-fighting ring.

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(10/2/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The National Archives has issued a new guidance to ensure agencies properly manage federal records created on so-called collaboration platforms. The VA expands it burial benefits to families transporting veterans remains to state or tribal veterans' cemeteries. And the Interior Department will no longer buy or sell single-use plastic products.

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(9/29/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Postal Regulatory Commission remains at full strength, as it implements its 10-year reform plan. The Department of Homeland Security plans to develop a special hiring system for cybersecurity positions. And OPM has extended the effort to encourage the hiring of military spouses.

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(9/28/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Homeland Security Committee Republicans want to block funding for a new panel of intelligence advisers that includes Clapper and Brennan. OMB updates FAQs that help agencies prepare for government shutdowns. And will a change in the fiscal calendar help eliminated future government-shutdown threats? Sen. Kaine (D-Va.) thinks so.

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(9/27/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The leaders in the U.S. Senate have an agreement. Now what? Since 2020, IRS chatbots have assisted over 13 million American taxpayers. And the 2023 Combined Federal Campaign is ready to take your donations.

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(9/26/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: USPS wanted to break even this fiscal year. Instead, it has lost nearly $7 billion. The CIO-SP4 governmentwide acquisition contract might finally be in the home stretch. And OMB tells agencies to update their plans for a government shutdown.

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(9/25/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Half the time, GAO says, America's 450 F-35 fighters are grounded because of maintenance issues. GSA again extends the due date for bids for OASIS+. And the VA is taking back nearly $10 million in bonuses.

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(9/22/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: A State Department contractor has been arrested for allegedly sharing classified information with a foreign government. Cisco Systems is buying cybersecurity and data firm Splunk for $28 billion, in a cash deal. And the Air Force abruptly cancels a huge cybersecurity solicitation.

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