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Veterans Benefits: More Thorough Planning Needed...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) accredits representatives to assist veterans with benefit claims, but oversight gaps remain. While VA has policies in place and generally follows them, its Accreditation,…
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Parental Leave and Employment Patterns for...
Parental leave patterns in the United States continue to evolve, with more first-time mothers and fathers participating in the workforce before and after the birth of their first child. While…
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Continuing Elimination of Wasteful Spending at the...
The Department of Defense is intensifying efforts to eliminate wasteful spending by terminating contracts for IT consulting and administrative services that can be handled internally. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth…
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Workforce Acceleration & Recapitalization...
The Department of Defense is advancing a Workforce Acceleration and Recapitalization Initiative to strengthen national security through a more agile and high-performing civilian workforce. Recognizing that structural changes alone aren’t…
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Top-Tier Research Status for HBCUs?
The Impact of Changes to the Carnegie Classification Criteria in 2025 As of 2025, changes to the Carnegie Classification system have simplified the path for institutions to achieve R1 research…
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The Effects of State Paid Sick Leave Mandates on...
As more U.S. states adopt paid sick leave (PSL) mandates, new research reveals that these policies are helping parents spend more time caring for their children. Using nearly two decades…
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Government AI Hire, Use, Buy (HUB) Roundtable...
Roundtable 4: Capstone This capstone discussion brought together key findings from previous roundtables on the government's role in hiring, using, and buying AI. Participants emphasized the need for more flexible,…
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Roundtable 2: Government as an Employer of AI Talent As the U.S. government ramps up efforts to integrate artificial intelligence across its operations, a key challenge remains: attracting and retaining…
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YOUR RIGHTS in the Congressional Workplace
This poster from the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights outlines the protections afforded to legislative branch employees under the Congressional Accountability Act. It covers a wide range of rights, including…
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Economy Slowed in 4Q: 2024 Despite Strong Consumer...
Despite resilient consumer spending and record-high household net worth, the U.S. economy showed signs of cooling in the final quarter of 2024. Real GDP growth slowed to 2.3%, down from…
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Most Public Sector Employees Per 10,000 People:...
This snapshot ranks U.S. states by the number of state and local government employees per 10,000 residents, offering a window into public workforce density across the country. States like Vermont,…
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Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll...
In 2024, state and local governments employed nearly 20 million people, reflecting a steady rise in public sector employment. Education, hospitals, and police protection led the way as the largest…
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Passport Processing: State Department Should...
Following a surge in passport applications in 2023, Americans faced significant delays—some missing trips entirely. The State Department has a long-term “Transformation Roadmap” to modernize passport services, but key milestones…
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Combat Arms Standard
As warfare evolves, the Department of Defense is reinforcing its commitment to high physical standards across combat roles. A new directive requires military branches to clearly define combat arms vs.…
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Estimating the USDA, Economic Research Service...
Behind every food product on your table lies a complex system of data, surveys, and calculations. This report from USDA’s Economic Research Service details how the agency estimates costs and…
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