LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actors with disabilities will be included in auditions for each new film and television production at NBCUniversal, which becomes the second major media company to make such a commitment. NBCUniversal said Friday that the pledge … [Continue reading] about NBCUniversal vows auditions for actors with disabilities
Poland protesters take weekend off for fundraiser
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — From soccer star Robert Lewandowski to opposition politicians, Polish citizens on Sunday donated at least 71 million zlotys ($19 million) to a charity’s fundraiser for health causes that has been criticized by the conservative … [Continue reading] about Poland protesters take weekend off for fundraiser
Senate appropriators propose federal pay freeze for civilian employees in 2021
Senate Republicans are including a federal pay freeze for civilian employees as part of a 2021 appropriations bill, which they released Tuesday morning. The proposal is a break from President Donald Trump recommended back in February and what the … [Continue reading] about Senate appropriators propose federal pay freeze for civilian employees in 2021
Va. congressman wants to know vaccination plans for federal employees
To listen to the Federal Newscast on your phone or mobile device, subscribe in PodcastOne or Apple Podcasts. The best listening experience on desktop can be found using Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) wants clarity on the plan to … [Continue reading] about Va. congressman wants to know vaccination plans for federal employees
Military retirees, survivors will see 1.3% increase in COLA for 2021
Cost of living adjustments for military retirees are continuing their downward trend in 2021. Those who retired from the military and family members who receive a special survivor indemnity allowance will get a 1.3% increase in 2021. That’s a slight … [Continue reading] about Military retirees, survivors will see 1.3% increase in COLA for 2021