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Senators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided US
More than a dozen senators said Congress needs to raise the limit on the number of special immigrant visas the U.S. can process for Afghans.
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.
IT workers at VA get 17% pay boost to narrow gap with private sector
A year in the making, the pay raise, which works out to an average $18,000, aims to help the agency recruit and retain.
House seeks to codify quiet military aid to US-friendly militias
Draft legislation in the House NDAA would codify into law special operations for irregular warfare against Russia and China.
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.
This SOCOM program has cut proposal to prototype timelines by half
New funding mechanisms, a nonprofit and "Tech Tuesdays" helped the command find new industry partners and deliver prototypes faster.
By Todd South
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.
Defense Department detains guest in hotel training mix-up
The FBI said participants in a Department of Defense training exercise at a Boston hotel entered the wrong room Tuesday and mistakenly detained a guest.
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