Retirement Claims Backlog Grows Again in February
OPM saw its outstanding backlog of retirement applications grow for a second straight month in February.
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Legislation Introduced to Cut Federal Pensions
Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) has introduced legislation that would change the pension benefit formula for federal employees to use the highest five years of earnings to calculate pension benefits.
Buying Votes With Social Security Benefits
The author says that the most basic problem in Social Security over the last 80 years is the way that Congress can use the system to buy votes today at the expense of workers in the future.
Legislation Allowing VA Secretary to Recoup Bonuses Passes House
Legislation that was introduced in January by Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL) that would allow the VA secretary to recoup bonuses from VA employees passed the House this week and now goes to the Senate for consideration.
Bill Would Give Some Postal Supervisors MSPB Appeal Rights
Legislation introduced in the Senate this week would give approximately 7,500 mid-level managers at the Postal Service the right to appeal adverse actions to the MSPB.
Which Federal Jobs Paying Over $100,000 Employ the Most People?
The occupations with the highest number of federal employees making over $100,000 has changed since 2010 with new occupations taking the place of several former occupations. Which occupations are growing faster and how many federal employees are in each job category?
C Fund Investors Enjoy Best Monthly Return in 5 Years
Investors in the TSP’s C fund enjoyed their best month of returns since December 2010. So, here is a question you should ask yourself: Are you prepared for the next bear market or will you sell at a loss when the inevitable pull back occurs?
Legislation Introduced to Prevent FCC From Overriding State Laws
In response to the FCC’s decision this past week to regulate Internet service providers more like traditional phone companies, legislation has been introduced to stop the agency from overriding state and local municipal broadband laws.
Legislation Introduced to Withhold Pay from Congress If DHS Shuts Down
Legislation has been introduced in the House that would block pay for Members of Congress if DHS were to shut down.
When You Aren’t Sure Whether or Not to Ask the Question… Ask the Question
We’ve all learned that if you have a question, you should ask it, because chances are at least a few other people have the same question. The author describes why this is always important, even during times in which you feel shy about asking.
