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US drug control agency to reclassify marijuana in historic shift
The move would acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the most dangerous drugs but would not legalize marijuana outright.
How to renew a DOD ID to keep unique benefits as a civilian
Reapply for the Next Generation USID card to retain some unique benefits after retirement.
By Connie Mabin
VA, other fed agencies must show their AI tools are safe, Harris says
The new policy is part of the more sweeping AI executive order signed by President Joe Biden in October.
By Matt O'Brien, The Associated Press
DOD reproductive care travel policy used just 12 times in 7 months
A policy allowing troops to be reimbursed for travel if they go out of state for abortions and other reproductive services hasn't been used much.
By Tara Copp, AP
Is it better to cancel or suspend my Blue Cross/Blue Shield plan?
As a federal employee, you may enroll in health, dental, vision and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and apply for long term insurance.
By Reg Jones
Return-to-office orders may strain feds over housing cost, report says
Sustained high prices and limited inventory may pose an issue for workers who moved out from cities to lower cost areas during the pandemic.
Busted! Is your March Madness bracket breaking government ethics rules?
Beware that federal employees also cannot stream games on government networks because it may interfere with official business.
Feds may lose travel perk when FedRooms booking website is overhauled
The change is motivated by compliance requirements in pre-existing policy that govern the use of official websites.
Congress moves to repopulate fed buildings, drawing White House ire
The bill echoes Republicans’ calls to the White House and leaders of federal agencies to bring teleworking employees back to offices.
Opinion
Registered Apprenticeships: An old idea to renew the federal workforce
A third of all federal employees are nearing retirement, while just 7% are younger than 30. Registered Apprenticeships can aid the youth movement.
By Harin Contractor and Patrick Combs