Fly Infestation Causes VA Hospital to Postpone Over 80 Surgeries
A fly infestation at a Los Angeles VA hospital led to closing operating rooms and delaying surgeries. Bug lights are installed to trap the insects as well.
Author: Ian Smith
OPM Standardizes FEHB Plan Options
OPM has issued a new rule which it says will increase the number of FEHB plan options and potentially help lower costs.
Are Prohibited Personnel Practices Taking Place at EPA?
Two Congressmen want the OSC to investigate possible prohibited personnel practices at the EPA.
RSC Budget Echoes Recent Proposals to Cut Federal Employees’ Pay, Benefits
The 2019 Republican Study Committee budget blueprint includes a number of proposals to cut federal employees’ pay and benefits.
You Need More Than Just Social Security for a Comfortable Retirement
The SSA says that Social Security is not meant to replace all of your income in retirement; therefore, it’s also critical to do your own saving.
Senators Concerned About Unexpected Tax Bills for Some Federal Employees
A change in the new tax law is leaving some federal employees who move for work with unexpected tax bills. Two Senators are asking the GSA to fix the problem.
Lawmakers Say EPA Administrator’s Secure Phone Booth May Not Ultimately Do Much for Securing Communications
Several lawmakers have raised concerns that the secure phone booth installed by the EPA may not be doing much to facilitate secure communications.
Should There Be Term Limits for Congress?
Should term limits be imposed on Members of Congress?
Vets.gov or Veterans.gov?
Do veterans understand the differences between these two websites? One lawmaker is concerned they may not.
Contingency Plan for FLTCIP? OPM Says It Doesn’t Need One
A recent IG report said OPM needs a contingency plan for the FLTCIP. OPM says that is much ado about nothing.
