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This column originally published on July 13. A wise person once told me in my younger years that if I wanted a stable job with good health and retirement benefits, I should join the federal government. That person was my father, who, in some ways, is … [Continue reading] about Federal health and retirement benefits are a draw for many, but for how long?
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
