House Votes to Place Holder in Contempt of Congress
The House voted Thursday to place Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for not complying with a congressional subpoena.
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Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Law
The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the health care law, saying that the individual mandate is valid as a tax.
Moran Introduces SES Reform Legislation
Congressman Jim Moran (D-VA) has introduced legislation to implement reforms within the Senior Executive Service to address issues such as SES pay and the SES rating system.
Congresswoman Capito Introduces Legislation to Ban EPA’s Aerial Surveillance
Following on the heels of similar legislation introduced in the Senate, Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) has introduced legislation in the House that would ban the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from conducting aerial surveillance of farms throughout the country.
Paul Introduces Legislation to End TSA
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has introduced two pieces of legislation that, if enacted, would effectively end the Transportation Security Administration.
Senator Johanns Introduces Amendment Banning EPA’s Aerial Surveillance
Senator Mike Johanns (R-NE) has introduced an amendment to the farm bill that would ban the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from using aerial surveillance on agricultural operations.
Study: Unionized Employees are Healthier Than Non-Union Counterparts
A recent study from Duke University indicates that unionized employees are healthier than their non-union counterparts.
Blackburn Demands Investigation of TSA Hiring Practices
Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) has released a report documenting crimes committed by some of the Transportation Security Administration’s employees in an effort to demonstrate what it cites as failures to effectively screen the employees it hires.
FedSmith.com Users Generally Dissatisfied with FRTIB’s Handling of TSP Data Breach
We asked our users to share their opinions with the recent news of the data breach within the TSP. Despite expressing dissatisfaction, a majority of users said it would not have an impact on their future TSP investments.
House Republicans Propose Increasing Retirement Contributions to Fund Student Loans
In a letter to President Obama, House Republicans have suggested increasing federal employee retirement contributions as one of two possible options to fund an extended 3.40% interest rate for student loans.
