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Veterans program funding ends up a winner in debt limit deal
Veterans program funding would see an increase in fiscal 2024, unlike most other non-defense spending.
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Pay & Benefits
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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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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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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OPM unveils self-help guide to answer federal retirement questions
Got retirement questions? This resource from the Office of Personnel Management might help.
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VA hopes to end mandatory overtime for its claims processors
Staffers have been required to work up to 4 hours a week, or more than two extra days each month, to clear backlogged and overdue disability claims.
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Employees urge lawmakers to lift abortion ban in federal health plans
Federal employees have said the these bans on public programs are incongruous with some private sector company benefits.
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US backs $42B in student loan forgiveness for govt. workers, military
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is open to government employees, teachers, nurses, military members and other public workers.
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White House moves to block salary histories in federal hiring
The current gender pay gap is roughly 6% between men and women.
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Navy error upends pay for more than 1,200 retirees
A Navy "software issue' has led to issues with the pay of 1,283 retirees.
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Support services for homeless veterans set to expire
Aid programs for homeless vets will end unless Congress speeds through new legislation.
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OPM.gov introduces chatbot that answers retirement questions
Chatbots are a tool being used more and more by federal agencies, who have been charged by the White House via executive order to overhaul customer service
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Bills would expand infertility coverage for federal workers
Rep. Connolly and Sen. Duckworth have previously urged the Office of Personnel Management to expand infertility treatments for federal employees.
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The US military must move beyond defense-reform theater
Zealous reformers continue to over-focus on weapons buys when hardware is increasingly the commodity.
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Justice Department takes up travel reimbursement for nursing employees
Reimbursable expenses can include fees on excess baggage for nursing supplies and shipping expenses for refrigerated, pre-pumped breast milk.
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Lawmaker revives plan to ensure troops make at least minimum wage
The legislation would promise a salary of $31,200 a year to even the most junior military members.
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