Why the Economy Cannot Heal Itself
The author says that the financial meltdown in 2008 mirrored the stock market crash of 1929 and could have been avoided if the Glass-Steagall Act had not been repealed.
Federal Workforce News
Stay updated with breaking news and major events affecting federal employees, including government shutdowns, office closures, emergency announcements, legislative developments, and nationwide issues impacting federal agencies and the federal workforce.
Remembering a Fallen Hero on Veterans Day: My Friend Bud Harenchar
In honor of Veteran’s Day, the author remembers a long time friend and veteran of the Vietnam War, Albert “Bud” Harenchar, Jr.
“Keep Your Pants On” At Work
A federal appeals court has backed disciplinary action against a postal service manager that was taken for his sex-based and race-based comments as well as an apparent intentional “dropping of his pants” at work.
Bill Would Ban Smoking in Nation’s Federal Buildings
Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA) has introduced legislation that would ban smoking in federal buildings across the nation.
Medicare: Part B or Not Part B
Are you a current or retired federal employee who will be turning 65 soon along with millions of other baby boomers? If so, how will you answer this question: “Should I sign up for Medicare, Part B?”
It’s My Life and I’ll Do What I Want (But Not as a Federal Employee)
An employee with Homeland Security refused to follow orders, attend counseling sessions or to sign off on a letter of instruction. She got fired and went to court to try to save her job.
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.
TSP Funds Jump in October
Good news for retirement investors: the TSP funds were all up in October, and some were up substantially. During September, TSP investors continued to take money out of the C fund though.
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.
Do You Have “Use it or Lose It” Leave? What Are You Going to Do About It?
Every year some federal employees forfeit their “use it or lose it” leave. Here are steps you have to take now to avoid this from happening.
