Legislation Aims to Stop Political ‘Burrowing’
A recently introduced House bill aims to end the practice of “burrowing” by political appointees into senior-level civil service positions.
2017 FEHB Premiums for Self + 1
How much money, if any, can you save with the Self Plus One option under FEHB? The author provides some comparison data for 2017 between the Self, Self Plus One, and Family options.
Want to Take on the Trump Administration? These Congressmen Have Released a Guide to Help You
Two Congressmen have released a guide for federal employees which they say helps to foster a “safe and responsible disclosure of information” to fight back against a “communications blackout” they say has been employed by the Trump administration.
Leaking Information, Federal Employees and Political Ideology
An investigation into leaking intelligence information surrounding the resignation of national security adviser Michael Flynn has been requested by two House Committees. This begs the question, should federal employees work to oppose President Trump?
Legislation Introduced to Exempt Veterans From Hiring Freeze
Legislation has been introduced in the House which would exempt veterans from the federal hiring freeze.
Legislation Introduced to Abolish the CFPB
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to eliminate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Postal Service Posts $200 Million Net Loss in Q1
The Postal Service announced that it suffered a $200 million net loss in the first quarter of FY 2017.
Labor Department Employees Urge Vote Against Puzder Nomination… But Should They?
Federal employees at the Department of Labor are circulating a letter asking for a vote against President Trump’s nominee for Labor Secretary. The author says that these employees could be potentially jeopardizing their careers in the process.
Are EPA Employees Violating Federal Record Keeping Requirements?
A House Committee is asking for an IG analysis of reports of EPA employees using encrypted forms of communication which may be in violation of federal record keeping requirements.
Will I Be Forced to Spend My TSP When I Get Older?
I am 61 and getting ready to retire soon when I turn 62 and can draw my Social Security. It doesn’t appear I will ever need to touch my TSP or IRA, however, I was told I have to spend my TSP when I get older – is this true?
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