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The Homeland Security logo is seen during a joint news conference in Washington, Feb. 25, 2015. The Homeland Security Department said Friday that Cameroonians would be temporarily shielded from deportation, saying extreme violence between government forces and armed separatists in the African nation made conditions unsafe for people to return. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

DHS CIOs see “IT academy” as way to boost growing tech workforce

Like many agencies, DHS is trying to recruit new tech talent. But the agency also wants to advance professional development opportunities for its existing…

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How do federal employees feel about upcoming telework changes? ‘Unsure’

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You’re fired! No, you’re not. Hold it, wait a minute…

The case of a dismissed VA chaplain shows how long it can take to resolve an appealed firing.

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House committee tackles Social Security’s ‘Evil Twins’

Earlier this week, the key House Ways and Means Committee voted to clear the bill for a full House vote. The fact that repeal of GPO and Offset has gotten…

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(Getty Images/iStockphoto/Lucky7trader)White piggy bank on the car, Money-saving concept for insurance, or traveling during retirement.

Inflation and your retirement date

If you are planning on retiring soon (this year or next) have you thought of the lifetime impact of long-term inflation on your diet-COLA annuity?

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