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Leave benefit for feds getting COVID-19 booster shots upheld by OPM
"The administration strongly encourages federal employees to get recommended doses of updated COVID-19 vaccines."
Democrats and Republicans see role for government in development of AI
The U.S. has a long tradition of government-led technology, including the Internet, GPS and mapping the human genome.
Is Thanksgiving a federal holiday? What about Black Friday?
The day after Thanksgiving Day has come to be known as “Black Friday,” the unofficial first day of holiday shopping in the U.S.
By Federal Times staff
VA pauses foreclosures on home loans amid concerns of financial strain
The department is also extending financial help programs to give more support to veterans having trouble making loan payments.
Surge in COVID cases sparks worries among VA leaders
Active cases among VA patients have nearly tripled in the last month.
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Federal workers and company employees needed back at office
Fully remote work is associated with about 10% lower productivity than in-person work, according to Stanford’s Institute for Economic Policy and Research.
By Robert Weiner and Annie Cayer