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Senate Intelligence Committee asks DoD for advanced civil nuclear technology on U.S. bases

Chairman Mark Warner and nine other Senators ask miltary leaders to consider deployment of advanced nuclear reactors.

TSP

After years of delays, the TSP’s I fund will track a new index starting in 2024

Congress

After a summer break, Congress has a lot on its plate this fall

Federal Newscast

GOP lawmakers target TSP's China and 'woke' investments

Hiring/Retention

‘This would be wild’: Officials lay out ambitious goals for federal employee vetting

Federal Newscast

Sen. Rubio hammers continued TSP investment in China

Workforce

GOP senator challenges paid sick leave for federal employees seeking abortions

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rhyan Acey performs maintenance on the AN/TSQ-180 Milstar Communications Vehicle July 30, 2021, at the 233rd Space Group, Greeley Air National Guard Station, Greeley, Colorado. The 233rd Space Group was the first National Guard unit to assume a U.S. Space Command mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Geiger)

Space Operations

Space National Guard would have low initial price tag

Congress

Congress

Three things to watch in the House 2023 NDAA

Space Force, Space National Guard, soldier

DoD Reporter's Notebook

Space National Guard still up in the air but lawmakers want to move forward

Mark Warner

Cybersecurity

Warner says ‘time is now’ for cyber incident reporting legislation

The bronze Statue of Freedom, by Thomas Crawford, is the crowning feature of the dome of the U.S. Capitol, shown ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Congress

TSP changes, retirement help for former seasonal feds and other bills to watch

Residents walk past a screen with the title Global Main Indices and live numbers tracking various global and domestic stock index prices in Shanghai Monday, Jan. 4 , 2021. Global stock markets and U.S. futures rose Monday on 2021's first trading day, boosted by optimism about coronavirus vaccines after Wall Street ended the year on a new high. (AP Photo)

TSP

What to watch as Congress revives familiar TSP investment policy debates

Fencing and razor wire surrounds the perimeter of the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Congress

Congress feels threatened but it doesn't like the security measures it and its staff are enduring

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., speaks during a confirmation hearing for President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for national intelligence director Avril Haines before the Senate intelligence committee on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Washington. (Joe Raedle/Pool via AP)

Acquisition Policy

Warner, Rubio push to extend contractor pandemic relief authorities

Chuck Grassley

Federal Newscast

Senator holds up Trump nominations until he gets answers on fired IG's

G fund, TSP

TSP

Trump to replace TSP board members amid growing anger over planned I fund expansion

Jovita Carranza, current treasurer at the Department of the Treasury, listens during an event at Nuss Truck and Equipment in Burnsville, Minn., Monday, April 15, 2019, with President Donald Trump. Trump said he intends to nominate Jovita Carranza to lead the Small Business Administration. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Agency Oversight

Trump's pick for SBA head vows to double down on agency's cyber portfolio

Marco Rubio

TSP

Senators bring concerns with TSP's planned I fund expansion directly to Trump

Walmart

Federal Newscast

Contractors will need to start keeping track of fake parts they come across

TSP

TSP

Despite vocal congressional opposition, TSP moving ahead with I fund changes

Department of Transportation headquarters building exterior

Federal Newscast

Number of suspended, debarred contractors falls for fourth year in a row

A TSA worker helps passengers at the Salt Lake City International Airport Wednesday Jan., 16, 2019, in Salt Lake City. The government shutdown has generated an outpouring of generosity to TSA agents and other federal employees who are working without pay. In Salt Lake City, airport officials treated workers from the TSA, FAA and Customs and Border Protection to a free barbecue lunch as a gesture to keep their spirits up during a difficult time. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Federal Newscast

Congress looking for ways to give TSA officers a raise