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Federal News Network - The Federal Report - June 16, 2026
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** Workforce
CDC's Ebola fight contends with staffing cuts and low employee morale
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** Cybersecurity
Trump memo sets ‘aggressive' timelines to secure sensitive systems
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** Ask the CIO
5 initiatives driving the Marines to be an AI-first force
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** Insight by Icertis
Contracting officers face rising pressure as acquisition work shifts : Reducing admin burden key as contracting officers are asked to use more judgment earlier in acquisition, where decisions shape competition, cost and performance
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** Federal Newscast
Lawmakers renew effort to offer paid family, medical leave to feds
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** Insight by PMI U.S.
Cigarette smoking in the United States has declined considerably in recent decades, but it hasn't flamed out entirely - millions of Americans still light up.
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** Congress
SASC moves to codify Trump's EO targeting defense stock buybacks
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** Tom Temin Commentary
Jim Flyzik served during an era of big change
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** Congress
Congress is at a pivot point on reconciliation and the defense bill
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** Workforce
When the rules change, people will change how they work
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** Artificial Intelligence
Agencies are doubling down on AI upskilling, but they may be solving the wrong problem
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Wednesday is Benefits Day on The Federal Drive
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** Commentary
Alaska speaks with one voice about the 8(a) program
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** Fed Photo of the Day
The Stars and Stripes turns 249
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