The backlog of overdue disability claims is expected to keep rising over the next year. Last year, the federal community pledged over $3.6 million to participating charities during the week of Giving Tuesday. The Insurrection Act allows presidents to call on reserve or active-duty military units to respond to unrest, an authority that's not reviewable. By Gary Fields
6 months ago Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans. Open season, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 12, is the time to make changes to your Tricare coverage. Some costs may rise this year. More than a third of states have some form of Election Day holiday. By Federal Times staff
7 months ago Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Nov. 6, 2023. The proposal would also levy a $1,000 fine for individuals who talk publicly about their clearance status. Two soldiers have accused the Army of negligence in a sprawling sexual abuse scandal. A decades-old court ruling stands in their way. The money was designed to help retain employees with in-demand skills but was awarded improperly to 170 senior officials. Load More