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US drug control agency to reclassify marijuana in historic shift
The move would acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the most dangerous drugs but would not legalize marijuana outright.
Opinion
Registered Apprenticeships: An old idea to renew the federal workforce
A third of all federal employees are nearing retirement, while just 7% are younger than 30. Registered Apprenticeships can aid the youth movement.
By Harin Contractor and Patrick Combs
VA-sponsored psychedelics studies get green light in FY24 budget
There are currently eight psychedelic therapy trials taking place across the country through the VA.
By Zamone Perez
Opinion
Three tips for securing the federal software supply chain
With the evolution of AI, machine learning, and large language models, it's critical that federal agencies have the right tools and processes in place.
By Nick Mistry
Opinion
Persistent engagement is best defense against nation-state adversaries
Sloppy setups, including the use of outdated encryption methods, make attacker infrastructures vulnerable to defenders looking for countermeasures.
By Ian Tarasevitsch and Mike Saxton
Commerce Dept. minority business agency ordered to serve all races
The Minority Business Development Agency was established during the Nixon administration to address discrimination in the business world.
By Alexandra Olson
Opinion
A secure-by-design approach to federal open-source software
The security and protection of OSS are of the utmost importance as we move forward with the OS3I initiative.
By Joel Krooswyk
Opinion
Conflicting government cyber mandates risk undermining US security
One FAR cyber threat reporting rule may impact up to 94,000 government contractors at a cost of more than $1.5 billion each year.
By Scott C. Algeier
Two-thirds of federal buildings miss required asbestos checks
There are more than 8,000 properties in GSA’s care, with the average building reaching 50 years of age.
Will I get a lump-sum payment for unused home leave?
Employees must complete a minimum of 12 months of continuous service abroad before home leave eligibility is established.
By Reg Jones
Russian disinformation is on immigration. The real target is Ukraine.
Russian state media and online accounts tied to the Kremlin have spread misleading and incendiary content about U.S. immigration and border security.
By David Klepper