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January 12, 2023 Grassley calls for 10 agencies to account for payment arrangements of temporarily employed non-feds
(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 where's Robin? Congressman Comer thinks GSA's Carnahan is working way, way outside the beltway.
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9 min
January 11, 2023 The military vaccine mandate is dead. So now what?
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 spoke with Anthony Kuhn, managing partner at the law firm Tully Rinckey.
16 min
January 11, 2023 Another agency discovers the benefits of other transaction authority
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 that. OTAs in the right circumstances let agencies speed up acquisitions, often non-competitive ones. For details, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with the Dalhgren Division's Head Contracting Officer, Melisha McAuliffe and with VP of the Sea, Space and Air Division at ATI, Chad Bryant.
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19 min
January 11, 2023 GOP House members named chairmen of Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Committees
(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 members.
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8 min
January 10, 2023 GOP chairmen selected on House Ways and Means and Homeland Security Committees
(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 Awards are open for business.
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8 min
January 10, 2023 GOP chairmen selected for House Ways & Means and Homeland Security Committees
(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 Awards are open for business.
9 min
January 09, 2023 Bad computer-password practices could lead to a phishing-attack crisis
(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 could hit over $70,000.
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8 min
January 06, 2023 DoD reveals name-change recommendations for nine Army bases
DoD reveals the name-change recommendations for nine Army bases. AFGE says inmate sex incidents are creating stress-induced illnesses for federal prison guards. And private debt collectors hired by the IRS get mixed reviews.
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8 min
January 06, 2023 DoD names the name-change recommendations for nine Army bases
(1/6/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: DoD names the name-change recommendations for nine Army bases. AFGE says that inmate sex incidents are creating stress-induced illnesses for federal prison guards. And private debt collectors hired by the IRS get mixed reviews.
8 min
January 05, 2023 Indictments, convictions and millions recovered, as DHS OIG tackles COVID-19 fraud
(1/5/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: COVID fraud leads to indictments, convictions and millions recovered, thanks to the efforts of the DHS OIG. Leaders at OPM search for better ways to support their hybrid workforce. And DoD wants to know what it costs to wear a uniform.
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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,…