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‘Buy American’ policies strengthen nation’s defense, workforce
The core the nation’s defense and economic vitality hinges on the "Buy American" policy.
By Robert Martinez Jr.
How Julie Su may lead Labor Dept. under ‘pro-union’ president
Su is facing opposition by Republicans who have qualms about her continuing the Biden administration’s goals.
Labor Secretary Walsh to leave Biden Cabinet for NHL union: AP sources
A serious fan of the Boston Bruins, Walsh showed an encyclopedic knowledge of the sport during his tenure from 2014 to 2021 as mayor of Boston.
By Stephen Whyno, Zeke Miller and Seung Min Kim
US Army selects four companies to build new tactical truck prototypes
Four teams will now build prototypes to better inform the U.S. Army's future Common Tactical Truck.
By Jen Judson
All WWII vets would get VA medical benefits under budget bill
The $1.7 trillion spending measure also includes the creation of a "Buddy Check Week" to help prevent veterans suicides.
Trump allies aim to capture ‘America First’ philosophy in policy book
America First Policy Institute is often described as an “administration in waiting” should Trump be successful in his bid to win a second term.
By Jill Colvin, The Associated Press
Labor shortage pinching aerospace, defense sectors
Study found 70% of companies in the aerospace and defense sector saw increased turnover in the last 12 months.
Norcross to bring back tougher ‘Buy American’ legislation that rankled allies
A group of U.S. allies is again urging key House lawmakers to oppose any proposals to tighten federal “Buy American” requirements through the annual defense authorization bill.
By Joe Gould
Union urges ending Pentagon’s civilian hiring caps
America’s largest federal employee union is urging lawmakers to repeal statutory limits on the number of civilian workers at the Pentagon, some which date back more than 30 years.
By Joe Gould
Growing mystery of suspected energy attacks on US personnel draws concern
At least 130 cases across the government are now under investigation, up from several dozen last year, according to a U.S. defense official.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Have the DoD’s special hiring practices hurt more than helped?
The union representing many Department of Defense employees argues that special hiring authorities are the reason the agency struggles to fill out its workforce.
By Jessie Bur