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Biden to tour collapsed Baltimore bridge where recovery is political
The Army Corps of Engineers hopes to open a limited-access channel for barge container ships and some vessels moving cars and farm equipment this month.
New locality rates to boost pay for thousands of federal workers
The public-private sector pay gap has widened to 27%, up from 24% last year.
Biden administration seeks to convert empty US offices into housing
Over $35 billion in lending capacity will be made available to finance both new housing construction and office conversions.
White House asks Congress to pass short-term government funding
Lawmakers would very likely need to pass a temporary spending measure in September to prevent a potential partial shutdown.
By Josh Boak
Biden ends COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees, contractors
Since January 2021, COVID-19 deaths have declined by 95%.
Federal employees’ return to office is ‘overdue,’ Post editorial says
The White House direct agencies to report their current policies for telework and establish routines to monitor progress and diagnose issues.
Russia to hold Arctic drills with non-Arctic nations
Participants include representatives from nine unnamed African, Latin American and Eurasian countries.
Biden proposes Pentagon spending increase with industrial base focus
Biden is proposing a 3.2% increase in Defense Department spending with an eye on the Pacific and bolstering the naval industrial base.
Lawmakers worry about weapons makers’ ability to meet demand
Industry representatives say a lack of contract adjustments hurts companies by depressing wages.
By Joe Gould