USDA awards $17M IT management contract

Ask Kevin: Which FEHB national plans offer Medicare Advantage plans?

Here's what retirees can do to learn more about Medicare Advantage plans offered by FEHB plans.

Ask Reg: The process for counting active duty time toward retirement

A reader asks what documents are needed to prove the time acquired while in the armed forces.

Opinion

Overuse of National Guard threatens to undermine preparedness

Nontraditional missions run the risk of diverting resources that could be dedicated to training and preparedness, the authors say.

Defense Health Agency nurses face recruiting freeze, threats to pay

The agency has held town halls informing employees that it’s suspending a regrade of existing GS-13 nursing positions.

Government power in US is a swirl of checks and balances

Article II of the Constitution said executive power would be vested in the president but didn't specify what those powers specifically were.

Ask Reg: Can I stay on FEHB self-plus-one if spouse moves to Medicare?

A reader asks when he can shift back to self-only coverage once his spouse moves to Medicare.

Ask Kevin: What are the pros and cons to Medicare Part B for retirees?

There are three main reasons to consider enrolling in Part B.

Election officials seek changes to federal rule on cyberattack reports

The proposed rule says state and local election offices must report suspected breaches within 72 hours.

Veterans group hits goal of recruiting 100,000 election workers

When voters head to the polls to cast ballots this November, at least one out of every 10 election workers will be a veteran or a veteran's family member.

Opinion

How to establish an effective data management governance program

A compliance program should be able to clearly articulate the criteria for evaluating success, highlighting the technology or processes required.