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Lawmaker proposes firing federal workers who resist return to office
Unions and employees have said they feel insulted by the insinuation that they ever stopped working.
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Debt ceiling fight leaves federal workers frustrated over risk to pay
Lawmakers urged spending caps on discretionary spending, which funds a number of things, including federal payroll.
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New US aid package for Ukraine will total about $300 million
U.S. officials say a military aid package for Ukraine that is expected to be announced this week will include additional munitions for drones.
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Veterans program funding ends up a winner in debt limit deal
Veterans program funding would see an increase in fiscal 2024, unlike most other non-defense spending.
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Crucial days ahead as debt ceiling deal goes for vote in Congress
A key test will come Tuesday afternoon when the House Rules Committee is scheduled to consider the package.
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Debt ceiling agreement locks in Biden’s proposed defense budget
The White House and House Republicans reached a debt ceiling agreement that increases the defense budget by 3.3% while cutting non-defense spending.
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Credit union ready with military paycheck assistance if U.S. defaults
Credit union members must be participating in direct deposit, and must register for the program.
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Supreme Court upholds labor rights for ‘rare birds’ of National Guard
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling affirming that National Guard dual-status technicians are entitled to union representation.
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Oath Keepers founder gets 18 years for Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
Rhodes called himself a “political prisoner” and said his only crime is opposing those who are “destroying” the country.
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Biden seeks legislation to invest in Australia, UK defense industries
The Biden administration is asking Congress to make Australia and the U.K. eligible for U.S. Defense Production Act grants and loans as part of AUKUS.
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Supreme Court limits federal power over wetlands
It’s the second decision in as many years in which a conservative majority of the court narrowed the reach of environmental regulations.
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Debt ceiling talks teeter on brink as lawmakers leave town
Lawmakers aren't expected back until just two days from June 1, when Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said the U.S. could start running out of cash.
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What Congress can do to protect military families from financial fraud
Service members, veterans, and their families are disproportionately at risk of financial fraud and identity theft.
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VA to scale back remote work rules, require more in-office time
The changes will begin with workers in the Washington, D.C. headquarters starting this fall.
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China Committee wants Congress to establish a Taiwan weapons stockpile
The House China Committee views Israel as a model for a prepositioned Taiwan weapons stockpile in a series of bipartisan recommendations for the NDAA.
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Half of US public approves of Washington’s arms deliveries to Ukraine
A new survey finds American support for Washington's backing of Ukraine has ebbed slightly since the war began 15 months ago.
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DEA failure to punish opioid distributor fuels revolving door question
The delay raised concerns about how the revolving door between government and industry may be impacting the DEA’s mission to police drug companies.
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