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.
From pancakes to pizza, Veterans Day deals can save you some dough
Every dollar — and every gesture of appreciation — counts for veterans.
Most young vets think it’s time to retire ‘Thank you for your service’
Veteran’s Day is fast approaching, and with it, a gathering storm of “Thank you for your service" dispatches.
Nearly 450,000 staff and growing — just how large will VA get?
In an interview with Military Times, VA Secretary Denis McDonough said he still thinks his department needs to hire more staffers.
Ex-CIA officer accused of sexually abusing women pleads guilty
The case was the latest embarrassment for the CIA, which has seen a reckoning over its often secretive and antiquated handling of sexual misconduct claims.
Advocates push Supreme Court to expand veterans education benefits
A decision on the case could impact as many as 1.7 million veterans.
Israel may buy back Iron Dome air defense batteries leased from the US
Israel is receiving the equipment to bolster its air defense against Hamas rocket attacks, and could ultimately opt to keep the two systems.
US Army eyes $3.1 billion ammo production boost in new spending ask
The service wants to more than triple its stateside 155mm munition production, with infrastructure upgrades planned across the country.
Librarians turn to EEOC for help in fight over book bans
Several who were fired for refusing to remove books have filed workplace discrimination claims with the federal agency.
How do I tell OPM that I started working again with a FERS retirement?
It's important to know your minimum retirement age to find out if you qualify for certain types of FERS rules.
