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Political Drama: From Protecting Social Security To Gutting It

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithJan 29, 2020 12:58 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author says that playing politics with Social Security has led to serious consequences for the program.

FLRA Extends Comment Period on Proposed Regulations

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 29, 2020 10:22 AM | Updated: Feb 11, 2020 7:22 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The FLRA has extended time for public comments to proposed regulatory changes on federal labor relations issues.

Lawmakers Want a 3.5% Pay Raise for Federal Employees in 2021

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 28, 2020 7:09 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Two lawmakers have introduced legislation to provide a 3.5% pay raise for federal employees in 2021.

Former CBP Officer Sentenced for Running Illegal Gun Business

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 28, 2020 10:33 AM | Updated: Feb 10, 2020 10:58 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A former CBP officer has been sentenced to prison for running an illegal gun-selling business and cheating on his income taxes.

Federal Employees, Unions and Political Donations

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 27, 2020 2:51 PM | Updated: Feb 10, 2020 10:58 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Politics and federal employees can be tricky. Here are the federal employee unions with the largest donations to politicians.

Managing Your TSP: Your Retirement Investment Choices

By Brandon ChristyJan 27, 2020 9:22 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

When it comes to retirement, “going with the flow” can have serious negative consequences for your investments. The author highlights some common pitfalls.

FRTIB Proposes Simplifying TSP Catch-Up Contribution Process

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 25, 2020 8:45 AM | Updated: Feb 14, 2020 3:09 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A proposed rule aims to simplify the catch-up contribution process for the TSP.

Former VBA Employee Sentenced for Illegally Accessing Veterans’ Records

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 24, 2020 11:01 AM | Updated: Feb 21, 2020 12:26 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A former federal employee with the Veterans Benefits Administration has been sentenced to prison for illegally accessing veterans’ medical records.

Feeling the Squeeze of Executive Orders

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 23, 2020 5:25 PM | Updated: Feb 7, 2020 2:29 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

An agency has asked the FLRA for guidance on implementing President Trump’s Executive Orders impacting federal employee unions.

Should Agencies be Required to Use Zero-Emission Vehicles?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 23, 2020 12:54 PM | Updated: Feb 6, 2020 10:14 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

One lawmaker wants to require federal agencies to only purchase or lease zero-emission vehicles for their fleets.

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