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COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland state lawmakers aim to amend inequities in broadband internet access that the coronavirus pandemic has accentuated. “There’s a great deal of urgency now,” said Sen. Sarah Elfreth, D–Anne Arundel, the Senate sponsor … [Continue reading] about State lawmakers look to plug-in disconnected Marylanders
JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Israelis thronged a pair of funerals for two prominent rabbis in Jerusalem on Sunday, flouting the country’s ban on large public gatherings during the pandemic. The initial funeral procession, for Rabbi … [Continue reading] about Thousands join in Jerusalem funerals, flout pandemic rules
Last month the Thrift Savings Plan received an adrenaline boost as fund performance rose dramatically across the board. Returns released Tuesday showed monthly improvements reminiscent of this spring, with every fund ending in the black and several … [Continue reading] about Big gains for Thrift Savings Plan in November
COVID-19’s impact on veterans is not slowing down but the Department of Veterans Affairs is going ahead with its plan to restart collections for care. The agency’s Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs announced Wednesday that it would … [Continue reading] about VA restarts collection notices for benefits overpayments after COVID put them on hold
Whether you’re looking to move up in your federal career, hoping to become a first-time civil servant, or you are at the point where you’ll take any secure job, 2021 could be your year. Could job and tech fatigue, or working from home, trigger a … [Continue reading] about Is 2021 the year of the fed?
