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    Sherman, Pentagon’s tech leader, to leave post for Texas A&M

    John Sherman told Congress last year that the U.S. must “regenerate” its electronic warfare capabilities after years of neglect.

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    Ask Kevin: My spouse and I are near 65. Is self-plus-one the best plan?

    There are many differences between BCBS Standard and BCBS Basic, but these three benefits might be the most significant.

  • Ask Reg: Will I get reimbursed for Medicare I paid into while working?
    Ask Reg: Will I get reimbursed for Medicare I paid into while working?

    A reader asks whether they’ll get a reimbursement check once they enroll in Medicare for the amount they paid via payroll deductions.

  • Ask Reg: Am I entitled to the full Social Security spousal benefit?
    Ask Reg: Am I entitled to the full Social Security spousal benefit?

    Reg reminds readers about the the government pension offset provision of law.

  • Trust in government hits fresh lows ahead of US presidential election
    Trust in government hits fresh lows ahead of US presidential election

    Experts worry deepening mistrust could impact voting, ultimately disincentivizing citizens to engaging with the government altogether.

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    Ask Kevin: I enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. Can I switch back?

    A reader wonders if they can revert to their original plan of Medicare A and B and FEHB after opting in to an MA plan.

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    Ask Kevin: Will filing for Social Security affect FEHB plan premium?

    A reader asks whether adding Social Security benefits impacts their coverage under FEHB.

  • Yellen, Collins say Treasury contract policies on telework need review
    Yellen, Collins say Treasury contract policies on telework need review

    Republicans in Congress have expressed frustration with what they say are largely empty federal office buildings paid for by taxpayers.

  • Nurses rally in DC, call for immediate hiring of VA medical staff
    Nurses rally in DC, call for immediate hiring of VA medical staff

    After record hiring in 2023, official say the VHA’s workforce is at its highest point in history.

  • Ask Reg: How is my unused annual leave payout determined?
    Ask Reg: How is my unused annual leave payout determined?

    A reader thinks his agency may have made a mistake calculating his leave lump sum. Here’s what Reg said.

  • Sherman, Pentagon’s tech leader, to leave post for Texas A&M
    Sherman, Pentagon’s tech leader, to leave post for Texas A&M

    John Sherman told Congress last year that the U.S. must “regenerate” its electronic warfare capabilities after years of neglect.

  • Ask Kevin: My spouse and I are near 65. Is self-plus-one the best plan?
    Ask Kevin: My spouse and I are near 65. Is self-plus-one the best plan?

    There are many differences between BCBS Standard and BCBS Basic, but these three benefits might be the most significant.

  • Ask Reg: Will I get reimbursed for Medicare I paid into while working?
    Ask Reg: Will I get reimbursed for Medicare I paid into while working?

    A reader asks whether they’ll get a reimbursement check once they enroll in Medicare for the amount they paid via payroll deductions.

  • Ask Reg: Am I entitled to the full Social Security spousal benefit?
    Ask Reg: Am I entitled to the full Social Security spousal benefit?

    Reg reminds readers about the the government pension offset provision of law.

  • Trust in government hits fresh lows ahead of US presidential election
    Trust in government hits fresh lows ahead of US presidential election

    Experts worry deepening mistrust could impact voting, ultimately disincentivizing citizens to engaging with the government altogether.

  • Ask Kevin: I enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. Can I switch back?
    Ask Kevin: I enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. Can I switch back?

    A reader wonders if they can revert to their original plan of Medicare A and B and FEHB after opting in to an MA plan.

  • Ask Kevin: Will filing for Social Security affect FEHB plan premium?
    Ask Kevin: Will filing for Social Security affect FEHB plan premium?

    A reader asks whether adding Social Security benefits impacts their coverage under FEHB.

  • Yellen, Collins say Treasury contract policies on telework need review
    Yellen, Collins say Treasury contract policies on telework need review

    Republicans in Congress have expressed frustration with what they say are largely empty federal office buildings paid for by taxpayers.

  • Nurses rally in DC, call for immediate hiring of VA medical staff
    Nurses rally in DC, call for immediate hiring of VA medical staff

    After record hiring in 2023, official say the VHA’s workforce is at its highest point in history.

  • Ask Reg: How is my unused annual leave payout determined?
    Ask Reg: How is my unused annual leave payout determined?

    A reader thinks his agency may have made a mistake calculating his leave lump sum. Here’s what Reg said.

  • Sherman, Pentagon’s tech leader, to leave post for Texas A&M
    Sherman, Pentagon’s tech leader, to leave post for Texas A&M

    John Sherman told Congress last year that the U.S. must “regenerate” its electronic warfare capabilities after years of neglect.

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