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Vets benefits, VA staff paychecks and more endangered by debt fight
Negotiators will work through Memorial Day weekend in hopes of reaching a compromise on the issue before June 1.
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VA move to curb remote work puts all federal workers on notice
Decisions on new federal policies for off-site work could upend the pandemic adjustments made by millions of workers.
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Federal telework survey: do you want agency remote work to stay?
We want to know how telework decisions affect you and the relationship you have with your public service career.
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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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Biden picks Brown to be Joint Chiefs chairman
President Biden singled out Brown's Accelerate Change or Lose strategy as exactly what the military needs: "General, you're right on."
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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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Rules still punish military widows for remarrying by slashing benefits
Starting a new relationship after the death of a service member can cost grieving spouses tens of thousands of dollars in support stipends.
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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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Why the military moves faster than government on AI
A Q&A with a former member of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence about how agencies can get around talent and budget constraints.
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The US must maximize F-35 production
Amid increasing international demand for the warplanes, the Pentagon isn't buying enough of them, argues a former U.S. top NATO commander in Europe.
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A digital playbook to modernize federal IT networks
Digital playbooks include repeatable checklists that automate the steps necessary to respond to and remediate such an issue.
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Vets will see a cost-of-living boost in benefit checks next year
Legislation passed by the House and Senate will ensure veterans benefits will get the same cost-of-living increase as Social Security payouts.
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Biden nominates Air Force general to lead NSA, Cyber Command
If confirmed, Air Force Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh, the current deputy commander of Cyber Command, would replace Army Gen. Paul Nakasone.
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Should VA keep spending leftover COVID funds or give them back?
When the national COVID-19 emergency ended earlier this month, about $2.1 billion in extra money for veterans support remained unused.
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What is ‘X-date,’ and what happens if US defaults on debt?
A prolonged default could be devastating, with crashing markets and panic-driven layoffs if confidence in a cornerstone of the global economy ends.
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Is Memorial Day 2023 a federal holiday for government workers?
Memorial Day has a lot to do with when the flowers bloom, believe it or not.
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Biden shift on F-16s for Ukraine came after months of internal debate
Over the past three months, Biden officials shifted toward the view that it was time to provide the aircraft for Ukraine's long-term security.
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