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Israel F-15 sale in jeopardy as congressional support wanes
A key lawmaker said he has not greenlit an F-15 sale for Israel as its operations in Gaza alienate previously supportive Democrats.
VA secretary aids in D.C. census count of homeless veterans
Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough joined a group in Washington for a census survey of homeless veterans.
Biden urges agencies to support family leave for new employees
Biden’s announcement comes days before the 30-year anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.
Austin ends the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The Defense Department will no longer require currently serving troops to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
How to get a special retirement supplement reinstated after employment
You’ll need to let OPM know. Here's how.
By Reg Jones
Military COVID-19 vaccine mandate repealed in defense bill compromise
The $858 billion measure also includes a 4.6% pay raise for troops next year and plans to backfill munition stockpiles depleted by the war in Ukraine.
Veterans Affairs Dept. discloses breach of employee vaccine data
The VA collected the information via a human resources portal as part of its vaccination efforts.
Congresswoman files bill to tackle military cold cases
The homicide death of Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez in 2020 remains unsolved. His body has not yet been found.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
What a GOP win in November would mean for defense policy, Ukraine aid
A poll released Oct. 24 found that only 29% of Republicans believe the U.S. has a responsibility to defend Ukraine against Russia.
Lightning round: Reg answers your questions on sick leave, comp time
Reg Jones is the resident expert on retirement and the federal government at Federal Times.
By Reg Jones
Is Columbus Day a federal holiday?
Growing number of states, cities celebrate “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” instead.
By Federal Times staff