Former SSA Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing Thousands of Dollars in Benefits
A former employee at the Social Security Administration admitted that he used his position to steal tens of thousands of dollars in benefits.
Lawmakers Continue Pushing Back Pay for Federal Contractors
A group of House lawmakers are still working to secure back pay for federal contractors from the recent government shutdown.
Senators Ask TSA for Status on Shutdown Back Pay
A group of Senators are asking when some TSA employees can expect to receive back pay they are owed from the recent shutdown.
The President’s Budget and the Civil Service
The White House budget proposal contains suggestions federal employees will mostly not like. The author summarizes them and what they mean in the bigger picture.
Federal Unions and Politics: Follow the Money
Federal employee unions are generally thought to support Democrats during elections. What do data on union donations in the last election say about that?
Bad News: Tax Refunds Are Up This Year
Recent IRS data show that the amount of the average tax refund has risen over last year, but is this really something to get excited about?
Your Thrift Spending Plan: Retirement Income Strategies
When you reach retirement, you need to plan for how much you can withdraw and spend from your nest egg. The author discusses two strategies.
DOJ: Former Border Patrol Agent Gave Drug Traffickers Keys to Border Fences
A former Border Patrol agent was sentenced for taking bribes to help drugs pass through CBP fences and security patrols.
Another Pay Freeze Proposed for 2020
The White House has proposed a pay freeze for federal employees for the second year in a row.
Benefits Cuts Resurface in 2020 Budget Proposal
Although not directly mentioned, some of the same cuts to federal employees’ benefits appeared in the 2020 budget proposal.
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