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Congress returns soon — but not for very long

September 4, 2024 Congress, very, Returns, long, soon0 comment

When Congress returns next week after a long summer recess. It will only have 13 working days in September, before the end of the federal fiscal year. For a preview of what they’re likely to do, Bloomberg Government congressional reporter Maeve Sheehey joins the Federal Drive with Tom Temin. Interview transcript: Tom Temin When Congress returns next week after a long summer recess, it will only have 13 working days in September before the end of the federal fiscal year. For a preview of what they’re likely to do, Bloomberg…

Biden considering trip to East Palestine as soon as ‘this week’ despite packed schedule

September 2, 2023 This, trip, Week, East, despite, Palestine, soon, considering, schedule, packed, Biden0 comment

President Biden appeared to have changed his tune on a possible visit to East Palestine, Ohio. The Washington Times stories: White House

More feds might soon be eligible for student-loan forgiveness

May 5, 2023 more, might, soon, Feds, eligible, Forgiveness, StudentLoan0 comment

More federal employees could see their student loans forgiven under a newly introduced bill. The bipartisan legislation would reduce eligibility requirements for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Currently, borrowers must be employed in public service at the time of loan forgiveness. That means retired feds and those who have left public service, but who still made all the qualifying payments, are not currently eligible for the program. The PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act would remove this requirement. The bill was introduced in both the House and Senate. (Public…

Federal workers injured on the job may soon have more treatment options

June 11, 2022 injured, more, Options, federal, workers, soon, treatment0 comment

<p><em>To listen to the Federal Newscast on your phone or mobile device, subscribe in <a href=”https://www.podcastone.com/federal-newstalk?showAllEpisodes=true”>PodcastOne</a> or <a href=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/federal-newscast/id1053077930?mt=2″>Apple Podcasts</a>. The best listening experience on desktop can be found using Chrome, Firefox or Safari.</em></p> <ul> <li>Federal workers who get injured on the job may soon have better access to workers’ compensation. The House <a href=”https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2022233″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>passes legislation</a> that would expand federal employees’ choice of medical providers. The act would cover the cost of medical care for injured federal workers who seek treatment from physician assistants and nurse practitioners. The current law limits…

Afghan ambassador to US says her people won’t trust US president soon – Business Insider

October 5, 2021 won't, Afghan, soon, trust, president, Ambassador, says, People, Business, Insider0 comment

Afghan ambassador to US says her people won’t trust US president soon Business Insider Afghanistan’s ambassador on whether Afghans will trust a US president again: ‘Not soon’ | TheHill The Hill Afghanistan envoy denounces quick military pullout; says ‘lost trust in US President’ Republic World Is Biden continuing ‘America First’ policies of former President Trump? WSET Biden’s actions echo Trump’s isolationism and populism Al Jazeera English View Full Coverage on Google News “us president” – Google News

Afghanistan’s ambassador on whether Afghans will trust a U.S. president again: ‘Not soon’ | TheHill – The Hill

October 4, 2021 Afghans, TheHill, U.S., Afghanistan's, president, Ambassador, Hill, again, soon, whether, trust, 'not0 comment

Afghanistan’s ambassador on whether Afghans will trust a U.S. president again: ‘Not soon’ | TheHill The Hill “us president” – Google News