House Vote Scheduled on Giving Retroactive Pay to Federal Employees
The House has scheduled a vote on the proposed legislation to give furloughed federal employees retroactive pay for the missed work days from the shutdown.
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Retroactive Pay for Federal Workforce Gaining Traction in House
An increasing number of lawmakers in the House are on board with the idea of giving retroactive pay to federal employees who are furloughed by the shutdown.
Sammies Award Winners Announced
The Partnership for Public Service will present nine Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals (Sammies) on October 3 to public servants whose achievements have improved the lives of countless Americans and others around the world.
Bill Introduced in Senate to Provide Retroactive Pay for Shutdown Furloughs
Following on the heels of similar legislation introduced in the House, the Senate has now introduced a bill that would provide retroactive pay to federal employees who are furloughed by the shutdown.
TSP Investors Reap Good Returns in September
Stock market returns in September fooled many analysts and provided a positive return for investors despite problems and uncertainty over actions by the Federal Reserve.
Obama Issues Letter to Federal Workforce
President Obama sent a letter to federal workers today thanking them for their service and expressing sympathy for the shutdown and its impact on the workforce.
MSPB to Cease Operations in a Shutdown
The MSPB has announced that it will cease all operations during a shutdown.
Shutdown Would Result in Furloughs for Many FedSmith.com Users
Responses to a recent FedSmith.com survey indicate that most of our users would be furloughed if the government shuts down this week.
Rural Carrier Saves Customer In Tight Squeeze
Sacramento, CA rural carrier Sharen Byrd recently helped save one of her customers who was trapped in her home.
FRTIB Issues Interim Final Rule Defining Spouse
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB), the agency responsible for administering the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), announced today that it has promulgated an interim final rule revising its regulations to provide that the FRTIB will look to the jurisdiction of celebration to determine a participant’s marital status.
