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Lawmakers file discharge petition, aiming to force floor vote on WEP, GPO bill

The discharge petition the lawmakers filed requires 218 signatures — a simple House majority — to force a floor vote, possibly ending WEP and GPO for good.

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VA plans to keep growing health care workforce, if Congress fixes $12B shortfall in FY 2025 budget

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Pentagon’s first cyber policy chief targets better metrics for cybersecurity progress

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Army Contracting Command driving move to agile software

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Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate despite dim prospects

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A Tuesday like no other: An oral history of 9/11 through the eyes of federal employees

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Feds working overseas face 22% pay cut, if Congress doesn’t reauthorize necessary funds

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Whether feds are in the office or teleworking, experts say it’s all about results

OMB's new federal telework report is nearly 3,000 pages. But workplace experts said even in that much space, some agencies still aren't telling the right story.

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Feds with Benefits: An introduction, and advice about Medicare Part B

Consumers’ Checkbook Senior Editor Kevin Moss introduces his new column on FEHB benefits, and kicks things off with some advice on Medicare Part B.

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Federal News Network's New Hire Guide

Federal News Network's New Hire Guide

New to civil service? We created this guide to provide insights and pointers to first-time feds. Be inspired by careerists and also get pointers to make the transition to your new job as smooth as possible. (Pssst: It includes health and life insurance cheat sheets too!)

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Federal employees have the opportunity to be a part of the world's largest and most successful workplace charity campaign

Federal employees have the opportunity to be a part of the world's largest and most successful workplace charity campaign

The Combined Federal Campaign giving season has officially begun! Federal employees have the opportunity to be a part of the world's largest and most successful workplace charity campaign by supporting wide-reaching non-profit organizations. Give today: https://cfcgiving.opm.gov/welcome

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How Labor solved its IT modernization funding puzzle

Gundeep Ahluwalia, the former Labor Department chief information officer, said in an exit interview that the agency reduced its spending on outdated technology.

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Upcoming 2025 PMF class to see more program flexibilities

With OPM’s final rule, agencies can move Presidential Management Fellow (PMF) graduates to full-time jobs at different agencies in certain circumstances.

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2024 Sammies highlight extraordinary work of public servants at ‘vital’ time

The Partnership for Public Service will honor all the 2024 Sammies winners during an awards ceremony on Sept. 11 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

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Kuan Collins Booz Allen Hamilton

5 innovation tips to ensure users can access data — when needed — to make the most of it

Booz Allen’s Kuan Collins shares user-centric, data-centric innovation tactics to take advantage of modern technology to address complex federal challenges.

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DHS cyber review board to announce latest project 'soon'

DHS is asking Congress to help the Cyber Safety Review Board with legislative authorities, funding and subpoena powers to aid its cyber incident investigations.

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After a long wait, federal benefits for more 9/11 first responders

“Anxiety and depression still haunt this population today, 23 years later,” attorney Michael Barasch said.

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How the Pentagon could improve the soldier-to-civilian program

“The goal is really to match civilian opportunities to military job training … [and] enhance an individual’s market ability,” Kristy Williams said.

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DCSA rolling out continuous vetting to a million more feds

“DCSA plays a critical role in executing Trusted Workforce 2.0 objectives as the largest provider of personnel vetting services,” Heather Green said.

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Army Contracting Command driving move to agile software

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Social Security Card, benefits statement and 100 dollar bills. Social security funding, payment, retirement and federal government benefits concept

After a long wait, federal benefits for more 9/11 first responders

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Social Security Card, benefits statement and 100 dollar bills. Social security funding, payment, retirement and federal government benefits concept

Lawmakers file discharge petition, aiming to force floor vote on WEP, GPO bill

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Feds working overseas face 22% pay cut, if Congress doesn’t reauthorize necessary funds

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Pentagon’s first cyber policy chief targets better metrics for cybersecurity progress

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Defense

Army Contracting Command driving move to agile software

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IRS-Tax Gap Estimates

Paper-flooded IRS campus once faced closure. Now it’s the model for its modernization plans

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Workforce

VA bonuses, Veterans Homeless Grants

VA plans to keep growing health care workforce, if Congress fixes $12B shortfall in FY 2025 budget

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IRS-Tax Gap Estimates

Paper-flooded IRS campus once faced closure. Now it’s the model for its modernization plans

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