House Passes Bill to Fund Government, Defund ObamaCare
The House voted Friday to fund the government through mid December but defund ObamaCare, setting up a showdown with the Senate over a possible government shutdown on October 1.
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Government Shutdown: Are Federal Workers at Risk?
The looming possibility of a government shutdown is getting more and more media attention as the end of the month approaches. But just how likely is a shutdown to affect the federal workforce?
Quick Actions Save The Day
Sacramento, CA, Letter Carrier Esmeralda Carrillo recently helped save a residence from a total loss from a fire.
Manager Selected for I Fund
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) announced today that it has selected Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. as the investment manager for its International Stock Index Investment Fund (I Fund).
Coburn Tells Federal Employees to Turn Off the Lights
Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) has introduced an amendment designed to reduce energy costs by requiring federal workers to turn the lights out in their offices when they leave at the end of the day.
MSPB Updates DoD Furlough Information September 10, 2013
The Merit Systems Protection Board has issued its latest guidance on DOD Furloughs dated September 10, 2013.
Legislation Introduced to Stop Lawmakers’ Exemption from Obamacare
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to reverse the decision made by the Office of Personnel Management to exempt members of Congress from the Obamacare exchanges.
Federal Employee Groups Concerned About Health Care and Workers Comp Provisions
NTEU, NARFE, and AFGE are asking Congress to reject provisions in pending legislation that they say would undercut the federal employee health care and workers’ compensation programs.
Retirement Myths: Is Congress Considering Offering a Buyout to Federal Employees?
Is Congress about to pass a law that will offer generous VERA (early-out) and VSIP (buy-out) terms? The authors offer some insight on this common retirement myth.
How Well is OPM Handling Your Retirement Application?
Are you a retired federal employee? Has OPM’s backlog of retirement claims affected your ability to get your full annuity payment? Here’s your opportunity to share your experience.
