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Benefits Cuts Off the Table in Latest Draft of Senate Legislation

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 28, 2025 4:51 PM | Updated: Jun 29, 2025 5:15 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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New draft legislation in the Senate has dropped mention of proposals negatively impacting federal employees.

Senate Adds Cuts to Federal Employees’ Benefits in the “One Big Beautiful Bill”

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 13, 2025 4:36 PM | Updated: Jun 26, 2025 1:08 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs has released legislative text that would make significant cuts to federal employees’ benefits.

Government Credit Cards, DOGE and Fraud

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 10, 2025 11:18 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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DOGE is reporting big savings by reducing government credit cards, though some readers see it as a waste of time.

Federal Report Shows Remote Work Trumps RTO

FedSmith.com author Gleb TsipurskyBy Gleb TsipurskyJun 10, 2025 8:50 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

A new GAO report suggests that too many telework restrictions may not be beneficial.

OPM Reminds Agencies of Leave Flexibilities in Advance of Army’s 250th Birthday Celebration

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 6, 2025 2:50 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

OPM is encouraging the use of telework and other leave flexibilities ahead of the Army’s upcoming 250th birthday celebration in Washington, DC.

Why Be a Federal Employee? Is It Still a Good Choice?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiMay 27, 2025 7:04 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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The author considers the question as to whether or not federal employment is still a good option despite recent policy changes.

Remembering Memorial Day: Federal Agency Continuing the Search for Missing American Service Members

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 24, 2025 5:49 PM | Updated: May 26, 2025 3:47 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

On Memorial Day, we honor missing service members. Learn how a federal agency uncovers their stories and why it matters.

Federal Return-to-Office Orders Are Backfiring on Productivity and Public Service

FedSmith.com author Gleb TsipurskyBy Gleb TsipurskyMay 7, 2025 2:35 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The author says that return to office mandates in the federal government have led to significant problems for federal employees.

Federal Employees Are a Pot of Gold

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiMay 6, 2025 1:10 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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The author says that the current political situation has led to federal employees being treated like a commodity.

Legislation Reintroduced to Make Workers’ Memorial Day a Federal Holiday

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 3, 2025 8:01 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Federal employees could have another paid holiday for Workers’ Memorial Day if a new bill were to become law.

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