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US says cryptocurrency expert violated NKorea sanctions
At the conference, Virgil Griffith talked about how North Korea could use cryptocurrency to “achieve independence from the global banking system,” according to a criminal complaint.
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Analysis: Louisiana cyberattack disrupts, but not worst-case
A recent ransomware hit on Louisiana’s state government computer servers serves as an indication of the new normal, where technology officials are always trying to combat the latest attempted attack.
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Why Homeland Security lost track of kids it separated at the border
The Department of Homeland Security inspector general found that DHS IT infrastructure wasn’t prepared to handle the controversial “zero tolerance” family separation policy at the southern border.
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Defense budgets set to dominate yet another NATO summit
Despite pleas to set aside bickering over military spending so the issue doesn’t dominate a third NATO summit in a row, the United States is almost certain to demand again this week that its 28 NATO partners respect their pledges to boost defense budgets.
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Impeachment shadows Trump on trip to NATO leaders meeting
Crying foul over timing, President Donald Trump on Monday accused Democrats of scheduling this week’s impeachment hearing to undercut him during his trip abroad for a NATO summit playing out at a crucial moment for the 70-year-old military alliance.
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State and local minimum pay ruled out for feds
The Office of Personnel Management determined that increases to the minimum wage in individual states do not impact the pay of federal employees.
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Agencies: Don’t Interfere with the oral reply
Deciding officials have been increasingly hostile toward employee representatives that speak during an oral reply for adverse action appeals.
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Open Season 2020
Feds have until Dec. 9 to decide if they would like to enroll in federal health insurance for the first time, change plans or keep the plan they currently have.
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Synthesizing a selective TSP withdrawal
Feds can get around limitations on their TSP withdraws by synthesizing percentages in the different funds.
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Strategizing your leave before retirement
Federal employees have the option to both use their remaining leave before retirement, or receive credit for the leave they don’t use.
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US says cryptocurrency expert violated NKorea sanctions
At the conference, Virgil Griffith talked about how North Korea could use cryptocurrency to “achieve independence from the global banking system,” according to a criminal complaint.
-
Analysis: Louisiana cyberattack disrupts, but not worst-case
A recent ransomware hit on Louisiana’s state government computer servers serves as an indication of the new normal, where technology officials are always trying to combat the latest attempted attack.
-
Why Homeland Security lost track of kids it separated at the border
The Department of Homeland Security inspector general found that DHS IT infrastructure wasn’t prepared to handle the controversial “zero tolerance” family separation policy at the southern border.
-
Defense budgets set to dominate yet another NATO summit
Despite pleas to set aside bickering over military spending so the issue doesn’t dominate a third NATO summit in a row, the United States is almost certain to demand again this week that its 28 NATO partners respect their pledges to boost defense budgets.
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Impeachment shadows Trump on trip to NATO leaders meeting
Crying foul over timing, President Donald Trump on Monday accused Democrats of scheduling this week’s impeachment hearing to undercut him during his trip abroad for a NATO summit playing out at a crucial moment for the 70-year-old military alliance.
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State and local minimum pay ruled out for feds
The Office of Personnel Management determined that increases to the minimum wage in individual states do not impact the pay of federal employees.
-
Agencies: Don’t Interfere with the oral reply
Deciding officials have been increasingly hostile toward employee representatives that speak during an oral reply for adverse action appeals.
-
Open Season 2020
Feds have until Dec. 9 to decide if they would like to enroll in federal health insurance for the first time, change plans or keep the plan they currently have.
-
Synthesizing a selective TSP withdrawal
Feds can get around limitations on their TSP withdraws by synthesizing percentages in the different funds.
-
Strategizing your leave before retirement
Federal employees have the option to both use their remaining leave before retirement, or receive credit for the leave they don’t use.
-
US says cryptocurrency expert violated NKorea sanctions
At the conference, Virgil Griffith talked about how North Korea could use cryptocurrency to “achieve independence from the global banking system,” according to a criminal complaint.
-
Analysis: Louisiana cyberattack disrupts, but not worst-case
A recent ransomware hit on Louisiana’s state government computer servers serves as an indication of the new normal, where technology officials are always trying to combat the latest attempted attack.
-
Why Homeland Security lost track of kids it separated at the border
The Department of Homeland Security inspector general found that DHS IT infrastructure wasn’t prepared to handle the controversial “zero tolerance” family separation policy at the southern border.
-
Defense budgets set to dominate yet another NATO summit
Despite pleas to set aside bickering over military spending so the issue doesn’t dominate a third NATO summit in a row, the United States is almost certain to demand again this week that its 28 NATO partners respect their pledges to boost defense budgets.
-
Impeachment shadows Trump on trip to NATO leaders meeting
Crying foul over timing, President Donald Trump on Monday accused Democrats of scheduling this week’s impeachment hearing to undercut him during his trip abroad for a NATO summit playing out at a crucial moment for the 70-year-old military alliance.
-
State and local minimum pay ruled out for feds
The Office of Personnel Management determined that increases to the minimum wage in individual states do not impact the pay of federal employees.
-
Agencies: Don’t Interfere with the oral reply
Deciding officials have been increasingly hostile toward employee representatives that speak during an oral reply for adverse action appeals.
-
Open Season 2020
Feds have until Dec. 9 to decide if they would like to enroll in federal health insurance for the first time, change plans or keep the plan they currently have.
-
Synthesizing a selective TSP withdrawal
Feds can get around limitations on their TSP withdraws by synthesizing percentages in the different funds.
-
Strategizing your leave before retirement
Federal employees have the option to both use their remaining leave before retirement, or receive credit for the leave they don’t use.



