Senators: ‘Urgent Need’ to Improve the VA
Two Senators sent a letter to vice president-elect Mike Pence telling him about a myriad of problems within the VA they hope to see fixed under a new administration.
Why are TSP Annuities the Least Popular Withdrawal Choice?
FedSmith.com author John Grobe recently stated that TSP annuities are one of the least popular withdrawal choices for plan participants. One user wanted to know why this was the case. Here is his answer.
New Administration: Real Improvement This Time?
New administrations introduce major initiatives that often cannot be sustained, however, the author says this time could be different. He says that the application of new methods by the Trump Administration has the potential of producing results where most everyone gains, or at least, are not any worse off.
What Tax Records Should You Keep?
With the end of the year and tax season approaching, the IRS is reminding taxpayers about what tax records they should keep and for how long.
Pay Agent Shoots Down Large Expansion of Locality Pay
A large proposed expansion of locality pay has been denied for 2016. Here are the details and who is impacted.
Democrats Call for Federal Probe Into Trump’s Energy Department Questionnaire
A group of Senate Democrats requested that the Office of Special Counsel launch an investigation into a questionnaire asking for names of individuals working on climate change policies sent by the incoming Trump administration to officials at the Department of Energy.
7 Things Every Federal Worker Should Know About the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act
These are seven provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act that federal workers should know about.
Policy Change Hinted for Department of Energy in Questionnaire and New Secretary
A questionnaire and new Secretary of Energy are creating consternation among federal employees. Change is in the air. What will be the impact on federal workers?
Donald Trump’s Middle Class Tax ‘Cut’
The author notes that a tax plan proposed by Donald Trump would cut many Americans’ taxes but at the same time might actually create a tax increase for others.
What are the Best Agencies to Work for in Government?
The Partnership for Public Service has released its annual rankings of the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government. Did your agency make the list?
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