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BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) — A Maine company that’s developing a rocket to propel small satellites into space passed its first major test on Sunday. Brunswick-based bluShift Aerospace launched a 20-foot (6-meter) prototype rocket, hitting an altitude of a … [Continue reading] about Maine company successfully launches prototype rocket
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Richmond is pausing all men’s basketball activities in response to the results of Sunday’s COVID-19 testing and contact tracing in the Spiders’ program. The decision comes two days after No. 22 Saint Louis, which had traveled to … [Continue reading] about COVID-concerns: Richmond pauses men’s hoops for 3rd time
The number of federal workers and retirees with $1 million or more Thrift Savings Plan accounts jumped to 75,420 as of Dec. 31, 2020. That is up from 49,620 in December of 2019. After the record 11 year bull market corrected more than 30% in March of … [Continue reading] about Bumper crop of TSP millionaires
The annual tradition continues: A bicameral pair of Democrats have introduced new legislation designed to give federal employees a pay raise in 2022. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government … [Continue reading] about House Democrats propose 2022 federal pay raise with new bill
In an attempt to deal with high retention rates due to COVID-19, the Air Force is implementing a voluntary retirement and separation policy, allowing airmen to leave the service early or move to the Air National Guard. According to a Jan. 19 release … [Continue reading] about Air Force offering airmen a chance to leave service early in attempt to balance the force
