WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (TNSFR) -- The Office of Personnel Management has finalized a rule, effective November 7, 2025, to transform federal hiring practices by implementing provisions from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2019. This regulation, impacting over 80 federal agencies, replaces the restrictive "rule of three" with the "rule of many," allowing agencies to select from a broader pool of qualified candidates for competitive and excepted service positions. Agencies must comply  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a proposal to adjust pilotage rates for the Great Lakes system in 2026, aiming to balance commerce needs with service costs. The plan calls for an overall 7% drop in operating expenses compared to the prior year, benefiting shippers while ensuring pilot compensation and safety standards. Under the proposal, rates would vary by area, from $377 to $966 per pilot hour across six zones. In District One, the St. Lawrence River designated  more