Tax Changes for 2013
The Internal Revenue Service has announced annual inflation adjustments for tax year 2013, including the tax rate schedules, and other tax changes from the recently passed American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012.
White House to Petitioners: Sorry, You Can’t Secede
The White House recently said in a formal response to petitions submitted on its “We the People” web site that states do not have the right to secede from the union.
Warner to Introduce Legislation Targeting Duplicative Agency Reports
Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) is planning to introduce legislation designed to fix outdated and duplicative reports in federal agencies.
TSP Examining Roth Conversion Option
The TSP is examining the possibility of adding a Roth conversion option for participants.
Hilda Solis Stepping Down as Labor Secretary
Hilda Solis has announced her resignation as secretary of the Department of Labor.
AFGE Blocks Privatization of TSA Screeners at Sacramento Airport
AFGE said in a recent statement that it has successfully lobbied to block the use of private screeners at Sacramento International Airport.
MSPB: Room for Improvement in Rewarding Federal Employees
The Merit Systems Protection Board said in a recent report that federal workers generally appear to be motivated in their work, but that there is room for improvement in terms of linking rewards to employee performance.
New Online Social Security Services
Social Security has announced that it is expanding the services available with a my Social Security account, a personalized online account that people can use beginning in their working years and continuing throughout the time they receive Social Security benefits.
Congressman Proposes Ban on Trillion Dollar Coin
Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR) announced plans to introduce a bill to stop a proposal to mint high-value platinum coins to pay the federal government’s bills.
TSP Director Confirms Potential Deferral of G Fund Payments
TSP Executive Director Greg Long said in a recent letter to TSP participants that in the event of hitting the debt ceiling, it is possible that the government can use money from the G fund to help pay the federal debt.
