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Is Election Day a federal holiday?

More than a third of states have some form of Election Day holiday.

Less than two weeks to go before the next government shutdown deadline

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Nov. 6, 2023.

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The US just got serious about cybersecurity. Contractors aren’t ready.

In many cases, companies that hold intelligence aren’t aware of their own role in national security, the author argues.

Why is so hard to get a phased federal retirement approved?

Phased retirement allows active federal employees to "retire" from part of their job responsibilities, while continuing to execute other job functions.

US base on Antarctica to be investigated over sexual violence

A 2022 National Science Foundation report found 59% of women said they’d experienced harassment or assault while on the ice.

Is my special rate pay safe from changes in agency policy?

Agencies can cancel a special rate authority at any time. Here's how it could effect you.

When does federal leave year end, and is that the best day to retire?

The federal leave year begins on the first day of the first full biweekly pay period in a calendar year.

Biden seeks to move quickly on AI safeguards with executive order

Using the Defense Production Act, the order will require leading AI developers to share safety test results and other information with the government.

Courts to hear arguments on blocking Trump from presidential ballot

Whether the judges keep Trump on the ballot or boot him, their rulings are likely to be swiftly appealed, eventually to the U.S. Supreme Court.

What happens after the money I paid into a FERS retirement runs out?

The Federal Employees Retirement System provides benefits from three different sources: a Basic Benefit Plan; Social Security; and the Thrift Savings Plan.