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Choosing the Best 2023 Dates to Retire
There are many factors that can determine anyones retirement plans. Family, employment, economics and many other things can change a persons plans for when and how they're going to retire. Many fede
Partnering to Protecting Coastal Areas
The climate crisis is felt throughout the world, but the western part of this continent has particularly seen the effects of climate change. Recently, the . The network is an alliance of Tribal Nation
Lessons Learned from the Student Loan Forgiveness Site Rollout
President Joe Biden announced the and that 8 million borrowers had already applied for loan relief during the beta launch of the site over the weekend. The president encouraged anyone eligible to sig
How the Midterm Elections Could Change Oversight
Based on historical evidence, the party opposite the White House will likely gain Congressional seats in the upcoming midterm elections. Indeed, according to polling aggregator sites, Republicans have
Did SBA Bungle the Review of PPP Loans?
During the early parts of the COVID-19 pandemics economic downturn, the federal government allocated hundreds of billions of dollars in relief in many programs. The Paycheck Protection Program was on
The COLA and Social Security Increase
The Social Security Administration announced Thursday that SSI benefits for millions of Americans will increase 8.7 percent in 2023. On average, Social Security benefits will increase by more than $14
Making Automated Customer Service More Empathetic
Weve all experienced long wait times on the phone, hoping for a solution to a problem that we have with a government agency or public service. But, according to a new report, agencies can temper some
House GOP Promises ‘Aggressive’ ARPA Oversight, if They Take the House
The midterm elections are next month and Republicans have a good chance of winning the House and, thus, the committee leadership roles. Executive branch oversight being a key responsibility of Congres
Paying Attention to the Hatch Act in 2022
As the midterm elections approach, federal employees once again need to be aware of Hatch Act rules around political activity. With the COVID-19-era move to remote and hybrid work, the blurred lines b
Space Force Policy in Congress
Established three years ago, the U.S. Space Force is still new, but is an important topic on Capitol Hill. The space service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces contracts with aerospace firms and is staff