Obama Signs Temporary Funding Bill
President Obama signed the bill into law on Friday that was passed by Congress this week to keep the government funded through mid December and avert any potential shutdown.
Congress Authorizes COLA for Disabled Veterans
Congress has passed legislation that would provide a cost of living adjustment for disabled veterans receiving disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs and other compensation for survivors of veterans who have died as a result of their service to the country.
The Divide Between Washington and the American People
A new study has found that unelected officials in Washington don’t have much in common with the rest of the country.
House Passes Legislation That Would Fire Federal Workers Who Willfully Destroy Federal Records
Legislation passed in the House this week that would create a process for firing administration employees who willfully and unlawfully destroy federal records.
Temporary Funding Measure Passes Congress – No Change on Pay Raise
Congress has passed a measure to fund the government through December 11 and to prevent a government shutdown.
Do ‘Unpaid Entries’ Change My Service Computation Date for Retirement?
I recently received a “Certified Summary of Federal Service” and noticed that there were several entries annotated with “FICA Only — Deposit Not Paid” and my SCD is a later date than I have had for the last 25 years or so. Did those unpaid entries change my SCD for retirement?
5-Piece Toolkit to Build a Great Working Relationship
Did you ever notice that some people can say anything? And not only do they get away with it, they actually get what they want most of the time! What’s the secret?
Changing Default TSP Allocation One Step Closer to Implementation
The Senate recently passed the Smart Savings Act which would change the automatic enrollment in the Thrift Savings Plan for federal employees to use one of the Lifecycle funds instead of the G fund.
‘The Most Beautiful Thing’
Carlos Iniguez, a letter carrier in Sacramento District, earned recognition from Postmaster General Pat Donahoe for helping a woman who fell and broke her hip after she tripped over a rug in her home.
Utilizing the TSP After Retirement
What should you do with your TSP account after you retire? The author offers some advice and considerations for federal employees who have reached this milestone in their careers.
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