‘Uproot and Overhaul Washington:’ Perry Plan Would Eliminate Three Federal Agencies
Rick Perry has released a plan outlining how he would reduce the size of the federal government if he was to be elected President.
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OPM Announces New FEGLI Premiums
OPM has released the new premiums for the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) categories. The new rates will be effective the first pay period beginning on or after January 1, 2012.
Romney Plan Could Cut Some Federal Salaries by As Much as 30 to 40 Percent
GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney recently released his fiscal plan. Some of the cuts proposed would directly affect federal employees.
House Committee Approves Bill to Cut the Federal Workforce
The House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is scheduled today to mark up H.R. 3029, which is proposed legislation that would cut the federal workforce through attrition if enacted in its current form.
Proposed Legislation Would Allow USPS to Offer Buyouts to Reduce Its Workforce
A bipartisan group of Senators has introduced legislation designed to save the Postal Service from its dire financial state.
Legislation Introduced to Strengthen Whistleblower Protections
Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA) has introduced legislation designed to strengthen provisions of the Whistleblower Protection Act for federal employees who expose abuse, mismanagement, or criminal activity in federal agencies and programs.
20% of TSP Participants Have a Loan Against Their Accounts
According to data recently released from the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board for August, approximately one in every five TSP participants has a loan outstanding against his or her account.
New Book Aims to Help You Make Money in the TSP
A recently published book aims to help federal employees understand the Thrift Savings Plan and how to better save for their retirement.
Perry: Freeze Federal Civilian Hiring and Salaries Until Budget is Balanced
GOP Presidential candidate Rick Perry has released his plan for cutting federal spending and reducing the deficit. It contains some proposals that are likely to be of interest to federal employees.
More Saving Opportunities for Retirement: TSP Contribution Limits Going Up
TSP participants will have more room to save for retirement with the annual contribution limits for the TSP increasing to $17,000 per year in 2012.
