Ranked #1
Members of Congress worried about coronavirus stimulus checks going to dead people
Members of Congress worried about coronavirus stimulus checks going to dead people
In today's Federal Newscast, dead people are getting coronavirus stimulus payments, and a bipartisan group of lawmakers ... Read more
11 May 2020
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Ranked #2
After Trump organization asks for rent reduction, members of Congress have questions for GSA
After Trump organization asks for rent reduction, members of Congress have questions for GSA
In today's Federal Newscast, House and Senate Democrats push back on reports that the Trump Organization seeks to reduce... Read more
24 Apr 2020
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Ranked #3
The Postal Service now has a whole caucus to go to bat for it
The Postal Service now has a whole caucus to go to bat for it
In today's Federal Newscast, a bipartisan coalition in the House sees public support for the Postal Service as leverage ... Read more
1 May 2020
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Ranked #4
Senate Democrats to OPM: More guidance for agencies please
Senate Democrats to OPM: More guidance for agencies please
In today's Federal Newscast, Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee want to know h... Read more
29 Apr 2020
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Ranked #5
TSP board details coronavirus loan and withdrawl stipulations
TSP board details coronavirus loan and withdrawl stipulations
In today's Federal Newscast, the Thrift Savings Plan has a few more details on loan and withdrawal relief options that p... Read more
18 May 2020
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Ranked #6
NTEU lays out standards for calling federal employees back to offices
NTEU lays out standards for calling federal employees back to offices
In today's Federal Newscast, as agencies are developing their plans to reopen offices, the National Treasury Employees U... Read more
28 Apr 2020
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Ranked #7
Congressional Democrats trying to secure hazard pay for frontline federal workers
Congressional Democrats trying to secure hazard pay for frontline federal workers
In today's Federal Newscast, House Democrats are eying hazard pay for frontline federal employees for the next emergency... Read more
27 Apr 2020
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Ranked #8
Former procurement director for PBGC admits to taking bribes
Former procurement director for PBGC admits to taking bribes
In today's Federal Newscast, the Justice Department won guilty pleas from the former director of procurement for the Pen... Read more
5 May 2020
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Ranked #9
Senate Democrats want oversight hearing on agencies' coronavirus response
Senate Democrats want oversight hearing on agencies' coronavirus response
In todays' Federal Newscast, Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee worry the pane... Read more
22 May 2020
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Ranked #10
GSA releases tool for monitoring agency spending to contractors
GSA releases tool for monitoring agency spending to contractors
In today's Federal Newscast, the General Services Administration makes its governmentwide category management awards exp... Read more
15 May 2020
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Ranked #11
Members of Congress look to secure hazard pay and extra leave for frontline federal employees
Members of Congress look to secure hazard pay and extra leave for frontline federal employees
In today's Federal Newscast, House and Senate lawmakers are using legislation and pressuring the White House to obtain h... Read more
6 May 2020
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Ranked #12
Senate bill looks to make sure Coronavirus spending watchdog can hit the ground running
Senate bill looks to make sure Coronavirus spending watchdog can hit the ground running
In today's Federal Newscast, a bipartisan bill in the Senate would fast-track hiring staff to work for the Special Inspe... Read more
21 May 2020
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Ranked #13
Virginia Congressmen want more telework flexibilities, regardless of pandemic
Virginia Congressmen want more telework flexibilities, regardless of pandemic
In today's Federal Newscast, three Virginia Democrats are looking for more telework flexibilities ahead of upcoming cons... Read more
4 May 2020
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Ranked #14
Peace Corps volunteers sent home early due to pandemic will get financial aid from agency
Peace Corps volunteers sent home early due to pandemic will get financial aid from agency
In today's Federal Newscast, Peace Corps Director Jody Olsen says the volunteers will receive a wellness stipend to help... Read more
23 Apr 2020
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Ranked #15
VA facilities up capacity amid coronavirus pandemic
VA facilities up capacity amid coronavirus pandemic
In today's Federal Newscast, patient capacity at Veterans Affairs medical facilities is up within the last month. Learn... Read more
14 May 2020
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Ranked #16
Website many have been relying on for coronavirus stats getting federal help
Website many have been relying on for coronavirus stats getting federal help
In today's Federal Newscast, the world's favorite web site right now is about to get a fresh chunk of federal grant mone... Read more
30 Apr 2020
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Ranked #17
Congress trying to figure out how to operate in midst of coronavirus pandemic
Congress trying to figure out how to operate in midst of coronavirus pandemic
In today's Federal Newscast, the Senate looks to shore up its cyber defenses, and House leaders are weighing the options... Read more
22 Apr 2020
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Ranked #18
Should Social Security accept electronic signatures
Should Social Security accept electronic signatures
The National Federation of the Blind and four individual plaintiffs file a lawsuit in federal court against the Social S... Read more
19 May 2020
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Ranked #19
State Dept. aims to stop corruption amid coronavirus confusion
State Dept. aims to stop corruption amid coronavirus confusion
In today's Federal Newscast, the State Department offers grant funding for organizations with ideas on stopping corrupti... Read more
13 May 2020
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Ranked #20
More women are joining the military but they're not sticking around long enough to make it a career
More women are joining the military but they're not sticking around long enough to make it a career
In today's Federal Newscast, the military has made some gains in recruiting women over the past 15 years. But they’re st... Read more
20 May 2020
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