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High turnover on House Veterans’ Affairs Committee again this session

The panel will have 13 new faces this year, more than half of its total membership.

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Warren to FTC: Block L3Harris-Aerojet deal, undo Northrop-Orbital ATK

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is asking federal regulators to oppose one defense merger and unwind another.

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Armed Services committee adds 11 members, quality of life panel

Eleven new Republican lawmakers were named to the influential panel, joining 20 returning GOP members from last session.

Bill seeks to build on skills-based hiring in federal sector

The measure builds on guidance from the Trump administration, which urged agencies to meet employment needs through non-traditional methods.

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Colorado Dem threatens to hold Pentagon nominees over Space Command HQ

The latest threat to Senate confirmation of Pentagon nominees is coming from President Joe Biden's fellow Democrats over the Space Command headquarters.

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Debt ceiling: 2011 showdown leaves lessons for Biden, GOP

The Treasury Department has notified Congress that it’s time to again raise the nation’s debt ceiling, now at $31 trillion.

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House probes OPM over spending on federal health benefits program

A lack of consistent and enforced checks on eligibility have left the program vulnerable, GAO said.

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Defense bill OKs future national intelligence museum

A new museum focusing on the intelligence and special operation forces communities is coming to Northern Virginia.

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Why a ban on abortion is always included in annual funding bills

In the end, at some point during closed-door negotiations, Hyde passed during final conference around the 2023 omnibus.

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On Friday the 13th, debt ceiling looms. What fed retirees should know

Those measures include divesting some payments, such as contributions to federal employees’ retirement plans.

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Fears of the next government shutdown loom months ahead of deadline

Comments from Republican House leaders on their fiscal priorities have prompted concerns that a budget deal may be more difficult than ever.

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How a Republican-run House could affect federal teleworking

Since pandemic-era restrictions loosened, Republicans have expressed concerns about long-term teleworking.

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Watchdog sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ for the IRS

One reason for the optimism is the infusion of billions from Democratic-powered legislation signed into law this summer.

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TSA employees could get a pay bump under new spending bill

Unlike the majority of federal employees who are paid under the General Schedule, transportation security officers fall under the excepted service.

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Spending bill fails to thaw pay freeze for senior political employees

The $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill extends a years-long suspension of pay raises for federally appointed officials.

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Trump’s tax returns released after long fight with Congress

Democrats argued that transparency and the rule of law were at stake, while Republicans countered that the release would set a dangerous precedent.

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New in 2023: PACT Act processing set to start Jan. 1

More than 176,000 veterans have already applied for benefits through the new law.

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VA to get new authority over education benefits for future emergencies

The move comes in response to problems that surfaced at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in America.

4 weeks ago

NY Rep.-elect Santos investigated for lying about his past

Santos is scheduled to be sworn in next Tuesday, when the U.S. House reconvenes.

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Congress tells Air Force to upgrade skiplanes as Arctic heats up

Lawmakers called on the Air Force to study how swapping out the polar airlift fleet could help the U.S. keep protect the Arctic.

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Keep up with the House and Senate government oversight committees as they keep an eye on federal operations.

The panel will have 13 new faces this year, more than half of its total membership.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is asking federal regulators to oppose one defense merger and unwind another.

Eleven new Republican lawmakers were named to the influential panel, joining 20 returning GOP members from last session.

The measure builds on guidance from the Trump administration, which urged agencies to meet employment needs through non-traditional methods.

The latest threat to Senate confirmation of Pentagon nominees is coming from President Joe Biden's fellow Democrats over the Space Command headquarters.

The Treasury Department has notified Congress that it’s time to again raise the nation’s debt ceiling, now at $31 trillion.

A lack of consistent and enforced checks on eligibility have left the program vulnerable, GAO said.

A new museum focusing on the intelligence and special operation forces communities is coming to Northern Virginia.

In the end, at some point during closed-door negotiations, Hyde passed during final conference around the 2023 omnibus.

Those measures include divesting some payments, such as contributions to federal employees’ retirement plans.

Comments from Republican House leaders on their fiscal priorities have prompted concerns that a budget deal may be more difficult than ever.

Since pandemic-era restrictions loosened, Republicans have expressed concerns about long-term teleworking.

One reason for the optimism is the infusion of billions from Democratic-powered legislation signed into law this summer.

Unlike the majority of federal employees who are paid under the General Schedule, transportation security officers fall under the excepted service.

The $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill extends a years-long suspension of pay raises for federally appointed officials.

Democrats argued that transparency and the rule of law were at stake, while Republicans countered that the release would set a dangerous precedent.

More than 176,000 veterans have already applied for benefits through the new law.

The move comes in response to problems that surfaced at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in America.

Santos is scheduled to be sworn in next Tuesday, when the U.S. House reconvenes.

Lawmakers called on the Air Force to study how swapping out the polar airlift fleet could help the U.S. keep protect the Arctic.