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Month: July 2017

Glass Half Full: A Review of Your Federal Benefits Beyond 2018

By Tom WalkerJul 31, 2017 2:30 PM | Updated: Aug 6, 2017 5:22 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment
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Federal employees are understandably concerned about recent proposals to cut their pay and benefits, however, the author points out that there are still plenty of reasons to remain positive.

A Good Week For AFGE In Republican-Controlled House

By Michael WaldJul 31, 2017 9:33 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

AFGE scored several legislative victories in the House of Representatives last week.

Bill Would Prevent VA From Rehiring Previously Fired Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 30, 2017 1:47 PM | Updated: Aug 12, 2017 8:40 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment
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Congress has sent legislation to the White House that would institute a number of HR requirements for the VA.

Bill Advances to Require OPM Action on Official Time

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 28, 2017 2:25 PM | Updated: Aug 4, 2017 8:01 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A Bill to require annual reporting on use of official time and other union related items is advancing. It has now passed the House and reported favorably by a Senate committee for consideration.

Treasury Announces End of myRA Program After $70 Million Loss

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 28, 2017 9:37 AM Categories Retirement, Agency News Leave a comment
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The Treasury Department has announced that it is phasing out the myRA program due to substantial cost overruns and lack of use.

Senator Wants to Stop the IRS From Rehiring Employees It Fired

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 28, 2017 6:11 AM | Updated: Feb 20, 2018 6:58 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) wants the IRS to stop rehiring employees who were let go for performance or conduct problems.

VA Legislation Roundup: Employee Bonuses, Marijuana, and Canine Medical Research

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 27, 2017 3:12 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The House issued several votes this week that could potentially impact future regulations at the VA.

FSIP Members Nominated; Decisions to Resume

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 27, 2017 10:55 AM | Updated: Jun 30, 2019 5:09 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

President Trump intends to nominate members to the FSIP which will allow decisions to now be issued again on pending impasse-dispute cases.

TSP Modernization Act Advances in Senate

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 27, 2017 9:13 AM | Updated: Aug 3, 2017 9:39 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Legislation that would allow TSP participants to make multiple withdrawals from their accounts is moving forward in the Senate.

TSA to Begin Extra Scrutiny of More Electronic Devices

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 26, 2017 4:14 PM | Updated: Aug 3, 2017 9:39 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The TSA has announced new, stricter screening procedures for all electronic devices larger than a cell phone at domestic airports.

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