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A nearly $1 trillion defense budget faces headwinds at home and abroad
There are bipartisan calls to hit the breaks as defense spending nears $1 trillion. Others say that amount is not enough to fund U.S. strategy worldwide.
How do I tell OPM that I started working again with a FERS retirement?
It's important to know your minimum retirement age to find out if you qualify for certain types of FERS rules.
By Reg Jones
Future of federal pay is murky, if this agency fails to improve tech
The National Finance Center serves 650,000 federal employees across 170 customer agencies.
Key lawmakers flex new positions to bolster shipbuilding industry
Lawmakers representing major shipbuilding states have taken on new leadership roles in Congress — and they're looking to expand the industry's capacity.
From Ukraine to debt ceiling, it’s a balancing act to pass FY24 budget
The debt ceiling debate could complicate Congress' attempt to pass a defense budget and additional Ukraine emergency spending.
How the war in Ukraine is driving growth in Arkansas
The city of Camden is hoping to expand as defense contractors there ramp up production to supply arms to Ukraine and replenish American stockpiles.
By Jen Judson