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Supreme Court ruling gives extra payouts to some combat-wounded vets
The high court ruled that limits on the government's combat-related special compensation program unfairly took away support for injured vets.
State election systems still waiting for security checkups
With the midterm congressional primaries about to go into full swing, the Department of Homeland Security is playing catch-up in helping to ensure that state election systems are secure against cybertampering by the Russians or others bent on mischief.
Lesson 10: Federal Retirement Academy — CSRS Offset
Registered Financial Consultant Ann Vanderslice explains the qualifications for and results of the hybrid Civil Service Retirement System Offset system, explaining how to calculate the benefits of Offset service.
By Ann Vanderslice
Senator questions pay, benefits status for guardsmen serving on southern US border
Illinois Democrat Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a critic of the mission, said troops need clarity on how the duty will affect their military benefits and related issues.
Senate confirms new head of Cyber Command, NSA
The Senate has confirmed the new Cyber Commander and NSA director in a voice vote.
By Brandon Knapp
Lawmakers: EPA analysis said Pruitt bug sweep was inadequate
The bug sweep was part of a larger push by Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt to enhance his personal security.
White House announces new deputy national security advisor
Mira Ricardel is a former Bush era defense official who also worked for Boeing.
By Aaron Mehta
Russia denies ‘feeble’ US, UK charges of internet tampering
In a joint statement Monday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the FBI and the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre said the main targets in the alleged tampering of routers and other networking equipment include “government and private-sector organizations,” as well as providers of “critical infrastructure” and internet service providers.
Former Minnesota FBI agent pleads guilty to leaking to media
The Trump administration and Attorney General Jeff Sessions have made prosecuting government employees who leak sensitive information to the media a high priority.
Major bill aims to slash Pentagon bureaucracy
The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee has targeted most Pentagon support agencies for a 25 percent cut, proposing seven be shuttered entirely.
By Joe Gould
‘How in the world are taxpayers paying for Alfa Romeos and Bentleys?’ Senator pushes Army leaders on Afghan contracts
More than $50 million in questionable costs was billed to taxpayers — including seven luxury cars and $400,000 salaries for significant others — under a federal contract meant to train Afghan security forces.
By Kyle Rempfer