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March 22, 2023

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Would taking a local government job affect my federal CSRS annuity?

The basic Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) annuity cannot exceed 80
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Dept. of Veterans Affairs, union spar over staffing

VA officials said hiring and retention levels are at record highs, but workers
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How is LEO retirement calculated if I move out of 6c position?

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US to fast-track Abrams for Ukraine by going with older version

The Pentagon is speeding up its delivery of M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, opting
to send a refurbished older model. Read More

Marines ask for amphibious warship in unfunded priorities list

The Marines are taking their plea for more amphibious ships straight to
Congress, asking to buy LPD-33 in the FY23 unfunded priorities list. Read More

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Automation helps US Forest Service speed procurement in fighting fires

The Forest Service brought its backlog up to date and established a Center of
Excellence to tackle and automate other work. Read More

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Will a federal pay raise apply to FERS lump sum annual leave payment?

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Will federal pay raise apply to my FERS lump sum annual leave payment?

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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. Read
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How HIMARS’ popularity in Ukraine could see a small Arkansas city grow

The city of Camden is hoping to expand as defense contractors there ramp up
production to supply arms to Ukraine and replenish American stockpiles. Read
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US tells China not to overread likely Taiwan president visit

Tsai transited through the U.S. six times between 2016 and 2019 before slowing
international travel with the coronavirus pandemic. Read More

 

Space Force seeking $1.2B for ‘Long Range Kill Chains’ target tracking

Because the program is mostly classified, the budget documents offer few details
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