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Federal Offices Back to Normal Schedule Thursday
OPM announced late Wednesday that federal offices in the DC area will be open under a normal operating status starting Thursday, November 1.
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DC Feds Back to Work Wednesday
OPM has announced that federal offices in the Washington, DC area will be open on Wednesday, October 31 and employees have the option for unscheduled leave or unscheduled…
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TSP Among Closures from Hurricane Sandy
The Thrift Savings Plan has ceased processing transactions in conjunction with the New York Stock Exchange being closed from Hurricane Sandy.
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The Retirement ‘Guessing Game’
A new survey reveals that for many Americans, planning for retirement has become a "guessing game," with 75% of respondents reporting their retirement calculations as being based on…
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Congressional Staffers Believe They Work Longer Hours Than Private Sector Workers
A new study finds that congressional staff believe they work longer hours on average than their counterparts in the private sector, and some say they feel the quality…
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IRS Announces 2013 Pension Plan Limitations
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced 2013 contribution limits for employees who participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.
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Robotic Squirrels, Starbucks, and Marijuana ‘Munchies’: Highlights from Wastebook 2012
Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) has released his annual report highlighting wasteful government spending from the past year.
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AFGE on 2013 COLA: It Could Have Been Worse
AFGE president J. David Cox Sr. released a statement today on the announcement of the 1.7% COLA that will be given to federal retirees and Social Security recipients…
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Keeping Cash Out of the Mail
Rep. Scott Tipton (R-CO) recently introduced legislation to prohibit federal agencies from sending cash in mass postal mail communications, including surveys where cash is included for the benefit…
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Federal Government Has Room to Improve When Hiring Disabled Individuals
According to a recent analysis by federal employment law firm Tully Rinckey PLLC, the Executive Branch is getting better at hiring disabled individuals, but there is still room…