Legislation Introduced to Cut Federal Workforce to Avoid Sequestration
Republican lawmakers have reintroduced legislation that would cut the size of the federal workforce to prevent sequestration cuts set to take place later this year.
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House Passes Bill Requiring Obama to Submit Balanced Budget
The House passed the Require a Plan Act this morning which aims to require the president to submit a balanced budget.
Postal Service Rated Among Most Trusted Companies
The Postal Service ranks as the fourth most trusted company in a recent study.
Wolf Urges Obama, Boehner to ‘Turn Off’ Sequestration
Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA) has sent letters to President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner urging them to embrace bipartisan plans to “turn off” sequestration, which would go into effect this March if nothing is done to prevent it.
January TSP Funds Off to a Great Start for the Year
Previous experience has demonstrated that stock market returns in January are often a precursor to how the stock market will look on December 31st. If that holds true, 2013 should be a good year for stocks.
Bill Introduced to Protect Military Pay in Event of Government Shutdown
Two Senators have introduced legislation that would ensure that military members do not go without pay in the event a government shutdown occurs.
NTEU Urges Senators to Avoid Sequestration Cuts
NTEU National President Colleen Kelley sent a letter this week to members of the Senate urging them to avoid sequestration cuts which are potentially looming in the coming months.
Taxes and Your Federal Employee Retirement Income
Exactly how is your retirement income taxed for federal income tax purposes? The author breaks it down piece by piece.
DC Statehood Bills Introduced
Legislation has been introduced in both the House and Senate that would allow Washington, DC full statehood.
LaHood to Step Down as Transportation Secretary
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced that he will not stay on for a second term.
