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IRS offers help to military members and veterans with their unique tax needs

Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and their families often qualify for special tax benefits. An IRS news release describes some of the most common deductions and exclusions and tells where to get more information.

Employees rate Dept. of Agriculture one of best places to work for federal government, survey shows

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been rated by employees as among the top ten best places to work in the federal government, moving up two notches to come in at seventh place in the 2017 rankings.

Arlington Memorial Bridge to get $227 million for repairs starting in 2018

Arlington Memorial Bridge will see minor repairs in early 2018 and major bid work will start in fall 2018, according to Congresswoman Barbara Comstock

TODAY’S COLUMN: Supervisor Ruth Anderson on Patriotism

Let us not dwell on imperfections that existed in people who lived during the founding of our nation and during ensuing struggles to maintain our union. Let us honor the flag and our National Anthem as symbols of our freedoms.

Rep. Comstock resolution mandates annual anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training

The US House of Representatives will consider Congresswoman Comstock’s bipartisan Resolution this upcoming week requiring all Members and staff to complete mandatory anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training during each session of Congress

TODAY’S COLUMN: Sen. Kaine and Sen. Bennet back a public health care plan known as Medicare X

Too many Americans have been inundated with headlines about plans to take away their health care. Americans want both parties to work together on real solutions that lower costs and increase choice without exploding our debt or upending lives. Last month, we announced legislation that would accomplish this. We call our plan Medicare-X.

Prince William girl wins Library of Congress award in amazing story of the power of a book

Suzahn Vollstad's essay on the book recently won the First Place Grand Prize for A Book That Shaped Me, a summer writing contest sponsored by the Library of Congress.

Health plan open season workshop Nov. 18 to assist federal workers and retirees

Congressman Gerry Connolly will hold his annual Open Season Workshop on Nov. 18, at the Fairfax County Government Center to assist federal employees and retirees in navigating through the many changes in the 2018 Federal Employees Health Benefits Plans (FEHBP), dental and vision insurance programs.

National Veterans Day public ceremony at Quantico National Cemetery Nov. 11

The Potomac Region Veterans Council (PRVC) announces that a National Veterans Day ceremony will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Quantico National Cemetery beginning at 11 a.m. It is open to the public.

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