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What marijuana reclassification means for the United States
The Justice Department proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis, but wouldn’t legalize it for recreational use.
60 years after JFK’s death, Kennedys forge new paths to public service
Several Kennedys hold positions in the Biden administration, including Joseph Kennedy III, grandson of Robert Kennedy, who is an envoy to Northern Ireland.
Is it worth delaying retirement to maximize high-3 at next GS level?
Your “high-3” average pay is the highest average basic pay you earned during any 3 consecutive years of service.
By Reg Jones
Democrats rally behind rule to prevent return of Trump’s Schedule F
Lawmakers voiced their support for a draft rule by OPM to strengthen civil service protections.
Most young vets think it’s time to retire ‘Thank you for your service’
Veteran’s Day is fast approaching, and with it, a gathering storm of “Thank you for your service" dispatches.
By Jon Simkins
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.
By Reg Jones
Turkey F-16 sale not a done deal, even with Sweden’s NATO bid on track
At least two key U.S. lawmakers have not committed to greenlighting the Turkey F-16 sale, citing concerns beyond Sweden's NATO accession.
US State Dept. clears UK’s $1B purchase of Joint Air-to-Ground Missile
The UK is one step closer to adding Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles to its weapons inventory.
By Jen Judson
Republicans and Dems agree Afghanistan war wasn’t worth it, poll shows
The poll comes two years after the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan in August 2021.
By Linley Sanders