Retirement Backlog Grows for Third Month in a Row
OPM’s backlog of retirement claims has been on a slow upward trend so far this summer.
Author: Ian Smith
Coalition Formed to Promote ‘Reliable and Affordable Postal Package Delivery’
The Postal Service has a new advocate: an alliance of businesses that want to keep “reliable postal package delivery services.”
GAO: Postal Service Lacks Funds to Cover its Future Expenses
A GAO report says the Postal Service will likely face difficult decisions in the near future because of its financial situation.
Postal Employee Ordered to be Removed for Violating Hatch Act
A Postal Service employee has been ordered to be removed from her job for running in two partisan elections.
Senate Approves 1.9% Pay Raise
The Senate has passed a spending bill which puts federal employees one step closer to getting a pay raise (rather than a pay freeze) in 2019.
Former VA and OPM Employee Convicted of Fraud
A jury has convicted a former employee who worked for both the VA and OPM of theft and fraud.
Bill Would Protect Jobs of Federal Employees Using Marijuana
New legislation would protect the jobs of federal employees who use marijuana in states where it is legal.
Legislation Aims to Boost Telework Participation
Recently introduced legislation would establish several provisions designed to boost telework among the federal workforce.
GAO: Energy Department Broke Law With Tweet on Health Care
The Energy Department was found to be in violation of a statute when it issued a tweet about an editorial on ObamaCare written by the agency Secretary.
Have You Checked Your Cable Bill Recently?
If you haven’t paid attention to your cable bill recently, you might be paying more than you need to. The author shares his favorite tips for scoring savings.
