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Tricare announces temporary enrollment freeze and online limitations
Tricare beneficiaries are encouraged to make online changes to their health plan now, as DOD announced an enrollment freeze from Oct. 25-27.
By Karen Jowers
Trump downplays virus after returning to White House
The president's doctor, Navy Cmdr. Sean Conley, said Tuesday "he reports no symptoms," a day after offering Trump wouldn't be fully "out of the woods" for another week.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press and Jill Colvin, The Associated Press
Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without mask
The president said he will leave Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at 6:30 p.m. Monday to continue his recovery at the White House.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press and Jill Colvin, The Associated Press
Report: Vet counseling fixes needed to fight counselor burnout
The report shows that new staffing models and accountability are needed at the 300 Vet Centers.
By Todd South
Wanting a tax deferral opt-out a ‘reasonable issue,’ says Trump official
Department of Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin responded to concerns that federal employees and members of the military are required to participate in a new payroll tax deferral program.
By Jessie Bur
Charges dismissed against man accused of mailing explosives to military, government facilities
Charges were dismissed against an Everett man accused of sending suspicious packages to the Washington, D.C., area in 2018.
Stop politicizing and insulting the federal civil service
The Trump administration has enacted several changes for federal employees, including a mandatory tax deferral program and efforts to remove agency diversity training.
By David J. Verardo, American Federation of Government Employees
Lawmakers: Postal changes delay mail-order medicine for vets
Policy changes that slow delivery at the U.S. Postal Service are taking a toll on military veterans, who are reporting much longer wait times to receive mail-order prescription drugs, according to Democratic senators.
In memo to force, Esper issues directions on operational security
"Ongoing reviews reveal a culture of insufficient OPSEC practices and habits at DoD," writes Esper.
By Aaron Mehta
On the front lines of COVID response, this agency makes safety paramount
Officers in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps are deployed throughout the government to combat COVID-19.
By Jessie Bur
Benefits remain a top motivator for federal employment
Benefit packages like annuities, thrift savings plans and health insurance offerings remained popular reasons for people to take and stay in federal jobs.
By Jessie Bur