(3/15/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Veterans Affairs Department's Inspector General tells the Veterans Health Administration to strengthen background checks to avoid hiring disqualified people.\xa0The\xa0Navy wants a 4.5% budget increase next year, to $256 billion. And\xa0CISA is launching a new initiative to combat ransomware.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices