Trump claims big jump in VA trust scores, but data shows modest gains
Patient satisfaction rates have improved steadily at VA in recent years, but Trump insists his changes have reformed the entire department.
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VA cancels plans for employee satisfaction survey this year
VA has conducted a poll of federal employees every year since 2006, but won't distrubute one this year amid multiple reforms to the workforce.
Can I suspend my FEHB coverage for a Medicare Advantage plan?
Medicare Advantage is a capitated program for providing Medicare benefits in the U.S. Under Part C, Medicare pays a private insurer a fixed payment.
Biden seeks 5.2% pay hike for federal workers
If approved, the pay boost would be the largest increase in nearly four decades.
Biden proposes Pentagon spending increase with industrial base focus
Biden is proposing a 3.2% increase in Defense Department spending with an eye on the Pacific and bolstering the naval industrial base.
White House plan calls for small boost in VA program budget
A proposed 2.2% increase in discretionary spending would be the lowest boost since 2016.
Pentagon UFO chief says alien mothership in our solar system possible
The yet-published research paper discusses the possibility that visitors from other galaxies may already be trekking across our solar system.
China’s Xi calls for ‘more quickly elevating’ nation’s armed forces
Gen. Laura J. Richardson, Commander of the U.S. Southern Command, told a House committee Wednesday that China and Russia are 'malign actors."
House votes down Gaetz bill to withdraw troops from Syria
The House rejected Matt Gaetz's war powers resolutions to pull 900 U.S. troops from Syria days after a visit from Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley.
White House urges insurers to keep gender-affirming care in fed plans
Previewing OPM's health care priorities for FEHB carriers supporting the 2024 open season.
Biden budget aims to reduce deficits nearly $3 trillion over a decade
“No billionaire should be paying a lower tax rate than a fire fighter — nobody,” Biden said.
