Legislation Would Provide Enhanced Retirement Benefits for Nearly 30k Law Enforcement Officers
Recently introduced legislation would provide enhanced retirement benefits for certain federal law enforcement officers.
Author: Ian Smith
Which HHS Positions Are Exempt From the Hiring Freeze?
A memo from the Department of Health and Human Services provides guidance on which occupations at the agency are exempt from the hiring freeze.
Legislation Would Extend Appeal Rights to Some Postal Employees
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to extend MSPB appeal rights to approximately 7,500 Postal Service employees.
Legislation Would Abolish the IRS
In the midst of an increasing number of proposals to eliminate or cut various federal agencies, one bill that has perhaps gone largely unnoticed would do away with the IRS.
House Committee Hearing Scrutinizes Use of Official Time at VA
Does the use of official time at the VA improve veterans’ care, and how much official time is actually used by employees? A recent House Committee hearing sought to find answers to these questions.
Legislation Aims to Stop Political ‘Burrowing’
A recently introduced House bill aims to end the practice of “burrowing” by political appointees into senior-level civil service positions.
Want to Take on the Trump Administration? These Congressmen Have Released a Guide to Help You
Two Congressmen have released a guide for federal employees which they say helps to foster a “safe and responsible disclosure of information” to fight back against a “communications blackout” they say has been employed by the Trump administration.
Legislation Introduced to Exempt Veterans From Hiring Freeze
Legislation has been introduced in the House which would exempt veterans from the federal hiring freeze.
Legislation Introduced to Abolish the CFPB
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to eliminate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Postal Service Posts $200 Million Net Loss in Q1
The Postal Service announced that it suffered a $200 million net loss in the first quarter of FY 2017.
