Good and Not So Good News From the 2017 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government®
The author says the real story inside of the Best Places to Work rankings lies in the comparison to employees in the private sector.
Turning Social Security Into Welfare
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) shared his ideas on Social Security in a recent interview. The author says they would ultimately turn it into a welfare program.
How is Modified Adjusted Gross Income Calculated?
I understand that my Medicare Part B premiums can be higher if my modified adjusted gross income is above a certain amount. How is MAGI calculated?
Congress Avoids Shutdown, for Now
With passage of a temporary spending bill, Congress has averted a shutdown, at least for another couple of weeks.
Last Minute Decisions on Your 2018 FEHB Choice
As Open Season winds down, these are some tips to help federal employees narrow down their insurance choices and save money.
Lawyer in $550 Million SSA Scam Captured in Honduras
A fugitive lawyer known as “Mr. Social Security” has been captured in Honduras and is now serving a 12 year prison sentence while awaiting trial on numerous other charges after he escaped and left the country.
Senators Want Hiring Freeze Lifted at State Department
The Democratic members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee have called for an immediate end to the hiring freeze at the State Department.
Is Your Agency Among the ‘Best Places to Work’ in Government?
Is your agency one of the “best places to work” in the federal government? Here are the results for 2017 as compiled by the Partnership for Public Service.
Despite Fewer Claims Received, OPM Retirement Backlog Grows 2.3%
The backlog of retirement applications at OPM grew in November despite far fewer new applications being received.
Lawmakers Pushing Pay Parity for Federal Employees
A group of House lawmakers have asked President Trump to increase the 2018 federal employee pay raise to match the military’s pay raise.
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