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Here’s what to consider when deciding on Medicare Part B enrollment
Before deciding whether to enroll in Part B, you’ll need to consider both your current needs and those you can already anticipate.
By Reg Jones
Will my social security benefit be reduced because of federal pension?
Reg Jones is the resident expert on retirement and the federal government at Federal Times.
By Reg Jones
Is there an advantage to Medicare Part B for retirees?
Just because you may not need additional benefits now doesn’t mean that you won’t need them later.
By Reg Jones
Key legislator calls plans for big VA spending boost ‘a fantasy’
White House officials have asked for more than $240 billion next year for VA operations, programs and benefits.
Senate Dems likely to block defense spending in border wall dispute
Senate Republican leaders plan to offer a 2020 defense spending bill for a vote this week.
By Joe Gould
Future force in crisis? How Marine shortages threaten the Corps’ high-tech war plans
The Corps' plans in a high-tech war could be derailed by critical manpower shortages.
By Shawn Snow
Mattis: US relations with China not worsening despite bumps
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Monday that he doesn’t see the U.S. relationship with China worsening after a series of setbacks that officials said include canceling the Pentagon chief’s planned visit to Beijing this month.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Robert Burns, The Associated Press
GAO: Fix security flaws or anyone will be able to track a F-22
Security vulnerabilities associated with new transponders to be inserted in all military aircraft by Jan. 1, 2020, may jeopardize DoD security and missions, according to GAO.
By Daniel Cebul