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.
Error-ridden applications delay payment for federal retirees
OPM has been on the hook for some years now to address backlogs of retirement claims.
US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’
Defense Department officials say a blanket ban on PFAS chemicals would threaten military readiness.
Senate votes to stop Azerbaijan aid waiver amid Armenia invasion fears
The chamber unanimously passed a bill to prohibit Azerbaijan security aid for the next two years amid fears Baku may invade southern Armenia.
Defense Secretary Austin meets with Zelenskyy in Ukraine
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Kyiv to make a high-profile push to keep money and weapons flowing to Ukraine.
Paying relocation, recruitment bonus to federal workers may get easier
If approved, employees working in-demand jobs, like cyber or healthcare, could be eligible for pay boosts of up to 50% of their salary.
Is Thanksgiving a federal holiday? What about Black Friday?
The day after Thanksgiving Day has come to be known as “Black Friday,” the unofficial first day of holiday shopping in the U.S.
Federal aid to veteran-owned small businesses grew in FY23
The number of veterans receiving aid to start their own companies has risen significantly over the last three years.
Is it hard to switch health plans during open enrollment?
One of the features of the Federal Employees Health Benefits program is that you can change from one health benefits plan to another.
Military revokes planned contract for nuclear plant at Eielson AFB
The Defense Logistics Agency said all bidders that responded to the agency’s request for proposals are still under consideration.
