House Republicans Take Aim at Shrinking Federal Workforce
Two pieces of legislation introduced recently by Republicans in the House aim to reduce the overall size of the federal workforce.
Author: Ian Smith
What Do Federal Employees Think of President Obama’s Job Performance?
Based on the results of a recent survey, FedSmith.com users overwhelmingly rated President Obama’s job performance to date as “poor.”
Supreme Court Sides With TSA Air Marshal
The Supreme Court has issued a decision siding with a TSA air marshal who was fired by the agency for revealing to a reporter an operational agency decision canceling certain air marshall missions in the middle of a heightened high jacking alert.
What Do Feds Think of Obama’s Paid Parental Leave Policy?
FedSmith.com users indicated in a recent survey that they like the president’s proposal to give a new paid parental leave option to federal workers.
Sanders: No Chained CPI to Appear in Obama Budget
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said Friday that the chained CPI will not be a part of President Obama’s next budget.
Details of Obama’s New Parental Leave Policy Announced
The White House has released more details on President Obama’s plan for giving federal employees more paid parental leave.
Legislation Would Give VA Secretary Authority to Recoup Bonuses from VA Employees
Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL) has introduced legislation that would allow the VA secretary to recoup for cause bonuses paid to VA employees.
Obama to Give Federal Workers Paid Parental Leave
President Obama will sign a presidential memorandum this week to give federal employees at least 6 weeks of paid sick leave when having a child.
Lawmakers Want to Give Federal Employees a 3.8% Pay Raise Next Year
Two lawmakers are introducing legislation that would give federal employees a 3.8% pay raise in 2016.
Cruz: Abolish the IRS
In a speech given this week, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) said that it is time to abolish the Internal Revenue Service in favor of a simpler and more flat tax code.
