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White House makes fighting corruption a major focal point of national security policy

In today’s Federal Newscast, a new White House memorandum establishes fighting corruption as a core national security interest for the Biden administration.

Federal Newscast

(AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

FILE- In this June 15, 2018, file photo, twenty dollar bills are counted in North Andover, Mass. Default on your federal student loans and the government can take up to 15 percent of each paycheck to satisfy your debt. The Education Department can also withhold federal benefits like tax returns and Social Security payments. Garnishment is an effective tool to recoup unpaid loans, private collection agencies enlisted by the Education Department took in over $841.6 million via wage garnishment in the 2018 fiscal year, but it inflicts serious financial strain on borrowers who are already struggling. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

OPM offers up details on new emergency paid leave for federal employees

Benefits

The most sought-after benefit for feds during a pandemic

Federal Report

Associated Press

Unions still see problems with emergency paid sick leave at SSA, VA

Workforce

Judges Or Auctioneer Gavel On The Dollar Cash Background, Top View, Close-Up. Concept For Corruption, Bankruptcy, Bail, Crime, Bribing, Fraud, Auction Bidding, Fines

Former procurement director for PBGC admits to taking bribes

Federal Newscast

Amelia Brust, Federal News Network

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Employees say they’re still waiting for SSA to implement emergency paid sick leave benefits

Workforce

Amelia Brust

Know your new paid sick leave benefits during the coronavirus pandemic

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