The American Savings Act has now been introduced in the House. It would create a system for investing closely linked to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) for federal employees. The sponsors of the bill state, […]
The Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously voted for a bill that would freeze next year’s IRS budget at the current level of $11.24 billion. (Luca Gattoni-Celli, Tax Notes Today, June 17; subscription only). To subscribe, go […]
Congress stepped this week into a sensitive issue that’s been quietly roiling the already-challenging hiring system for federal jobs: the Obama administration’s high-profile push to give preference to veterans. (Lisa Rein, Washington Post, June 17). […]
The Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously voted for a bill that would freeze next year’s IRS budget at the current level of $11.24 billion. (Luca Gattoni-Celli, Tax Notes Today, June 17; subscription only). To subscribe, go […]
For federal workers and retirees, the “news” from the financial front is repetitive and not so good. (Mike Causey’s Federal Report, Federal News Radio, June 17). http://federalnewsradio.com/federal-report/2016/06/january-pay-raise-on-target-retiree-cola-on-life-support/
In what amounts to a decision by indecision, both sides of Capitol Hill have now signaled a willingness to allow — but no willingness to specify — a federal employee raise in January. The Senate […]
As a father of four, I know how vitally important it is for parents to bond with their newborn children or kids they adopt or foster. This early bonding sows the seeds for a lifetime […]
NTEU is urging the Office of Personal Management (OPM) to shorten a one-month blackout period for Flexible Spending Account (FSAFEDS) reimbursement claims. From July 30 through Sept. 1, the 350,000 federal employees who participate in […]
We have worked out a system to pay the incentives for stewards and new members on Mondays. This will allow the membership committee, the Treasurer and I time to confirm the eligibility, to complete the […]
NTEU has a suggestion for members of Congress bent on shortchanging the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): Use a portion of the huge penalties the agency will collect from Citibank to shore up the agency’s […]
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