Episodes

  • OMB: Prepare for 3% raise

    OMB: Prepare for 3% raise
    Jul 29 2024
    The Office of Management and Budget said in its updated Circular A-11 guidance that the President will make a final decision, but agencies should start with 3%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • USDA's “bee team” is taking home the People’s Choice Award for the 2024 Sammies

    USDA's “bee team” is taking home the People’s Choice Award for the 2024 Sammies
    Jul 25 2024
    In today's Federal Newscast, two members of the Agriculture Department have developed new technologies that can diagnose and treat bee diseases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Group of federal employees still pushing for more fertility benefits through insurance program

    Group of federal employees still pushing for more fertility benefits through insurance program
    Jul 24 2024
    In today's Federal Newscast, a group of federal employees continues to push for expanded fertility benefits through the government's health insurance program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Federal contractors get some guidance on using AI when hiring

    Federal contractors get some guidance on using AI when hiring
    Jul 23 2024
    In today's Federal Newscast, federal contractors have new advice for using artificial intelligence in the hiring process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Though the Defense Department managed to go unscathed through the Crowdstrike outage, it remains on the alert

    Though the Defense Department managed to go unscathed through the Crowdstrike outage, it remains on the alert
    Jul 22 2024
    In today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Department generally escaped the effects of Friday’s global internet problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Congressional regulators want to know why a top official at the FCC was able to support what appears to be a Trump campaign initiative

    Congressional regulators want to know why a top official at the FCC was able to support what appears to be a Trump campaign initiative
    Jul 19 2024
    In today's Federal Newscast, House Democrats say a top official at the Federal Communications Commission helped write a policy blueprint for a new Trump administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Navy members get a reminder to watch how they participate in the upcoming elections season

    Navy members get a reminder to watch how they participate in the upcoming elections season
    Jul 18 2024
    In today's Federal Newscast, Navy leaders get instructions on training all of their personnel on dos and don'ts during election season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • A policy tweak by the Social Security Administration should make it easier to give money to recipients it underpaid

    A policy tweak by the Social Security Administration should make it easier to give money to recipients it underpaid
    Jul 17 2024
    The Social Security Administration says a recent policy change should make it easier to compensate beneficiaries who received underpayments. To try to get reimbursements out more quickly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins