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VA workers face more mandatory overtime amid record claims processing

The backlog of overdue disability claims is expected to keep rising over the next year.

By Leo Shane III

5 days ago

Retirees to see smaller Social Security COLA boost as inflation eases

The cost-of-living adjustment is significantly less than last year’s, which at 8.7% was the largest bump in four decades.

By Molly Weisner and Leo Shane III

8 weeks ago

Up to 600 unmarried Marine sergeants will get cash for housing

The “highly deserving” sergeants will receive the allowance at a rate for troops without dependents.

By Irene Loewenson

4 months ago

Biden taps State Department official to lead Pentagon policy shop

Chollet faces confirmation difficulties, as Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville has placed holds on Pentagon nominees over the department's abortion policy.

By Zamone Perez

4 months ago

Lawmakers push to make it easier to discipline, fire VA workers

The move follows years of debate over whether department leaders are doing enough to root out problematic staffers

By Leo Shane III

5 months ago

Biden’s pick to lead the Marine Corps helped design its new vision

President Joe Biden nominated Gen. Eric Smith Tuesday to serve as the next commandant of the Marine Corps.

By Irene Loewenson and Megan Eckstein

6 months ago