Open season, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 12, is the time to make changes to your Tricare coverage. Some costs may rise this year. 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. Contractors, like federal agencies, are reading the handwriting on the wall and are bracing for a shutdown. The Republican presidential candidate has said he wants to cut 1 million federal jobs, and roughly 30% of federal employees are veterans. By Michael Embrich
8 months ago Senators returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday with just a few weeks before a possible partial government shutdown. In light of the continuing legal challenges, the timing of the new Tricare contracts is unclear. House GOP lawmakers doubled down on anti-diversity measures despite a White House veto threat. Load More