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Members of Congress Ask President to Spare Federal Workers from Additional Cuts

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 21, 2012 5:33 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Several members of Congress recently sent a letter to President Obama and House leaders to encourage that the federal workforce be left out of consideration for other areas that might possibly be cut for deficit reduction.

Lying About Birthdate Leads to Losing FERS Annuity

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithNov 21, 2012 9:48 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A Department of Energy Employee was caught lying about his age and place of birth. Not only did he get into trouble with the law, he ended up losing his right to an annuity and he must repay more than $20,000 to OPM.

Medicare Premiums Increasing in 2013

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 21, 2012 1:45 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Medicare premiums will be increasing in 2013. Here are some of the key figures for Part A and Part B.

Will Increased Dividend Tax Rates Detrimentally Impact TSP Stock Funds?

By W. Lee RadcliffeNov 20, 2012 4:53 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author says that since taxes are likely going up in 2013, the increased taxes on dividends will have some implications for TSP investors.

HHS Releases Rules Requiring Coverage of People With Pre-Existing Conditions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 20, 2012 11:26 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The Obama administration released new regulations Tuesday that require insurance companies to cover people with pre-existing conditions.

Ron Paul: “Secession is a Deeply American Principle”

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 20, 2012 9:40 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The notion of individual state secession has caught many Americans’ attention since residents of various states have been petitioning the White House to allow their states to secede from the union. Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX) recently weighed in on the debate in a column that shares his thoughts on secession.

Federal-Postal Coalition: No Federal Workforce Pay Cuts for ‘Fiscal Cliff’

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 19, 2012 5:03 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The Federal-Postal Coalition sent a letter to members of Congress today requesting that the federal workforce be excluded from any potential cuts that might be levied on federal employees as part of negotiations set to take place to avoid the “fiscal cliff.”

Locality Pay and How it Impacts Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 19, 2012 4:08 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Locality pay is one wrinkle in the complex federal pay system that can make a big difference in the amount of pay received by a federal employee. Here is a quick summary of the new recommendations from the Federal Salary Council that may interest many federal employees.

“Efficiency of the Service”: Easier Said Than Defined

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Nov 19, 2012 10:26 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

With prospects of the U.S. going over a “fiscal cliff” at the end of the year, there is much talk about improving government efficiency.

Write Less, Say More

By Robbie HymanNov 19, 2012 5:44 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

When it comes to writing, the author says that shorter is better.

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