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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies before a Senate Appropriations Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Oct. 31, 2023.

Austin says he expected his staff would notify of hospitalization

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin blamed his staff for the lack of communication following his hospitalization last month.

By Meghann Myers

22 months ago

CQ Brown decries hold on nominations in hearing to head Joint Chiefs

Gen. CQ Brown, now Air Force chief of staff, appeared to draw broad support from senators considering his nomination to be the next Joint Chiefs chairman.

By Stephen Losey and Bryant Harris

2 years ago

Class complaint of inequity for deaf Air Force employees moves forward

The decision is a win for Air Force employees who say it failed to provide the services they need at work, like American Sign Language interpreters.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Should I resume FEHB for hearing aid benefit?

Reg Jones is the resident expert on retirement and the federal government at Federal Times.

3 years ago

National Weather Service remains understaffed despite bipartisan support

The National Weather Service has faced many of the same communication and staffing issues over the past decade.

By Dan Hu, Medill News Service

4 years ago

Senate VA committee gets an ‘F’ in oversight

The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee got an “F” grade from on the Lugar Center’s Congressional Oversight Hearing Index.

By Alyk Russell Kenlan

5 years ago