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Benefits Cuts from 2020 Budget Mirror Past Proposals

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 16, 2019 5:38 PM | Updated: Oct 15, 2020 11:52 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Recent proposed cuts to federal employees’ benefits appear to be the same as ones from past budget proposals. Here is a recap.

The President’s Budget and the Civil Service

By Jeff NealMar 14, 2019 11:39 AM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 1:15 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The White House budget proposal contains suggestions federal employees will mostly not like. The author summarizes them and what they mean in the bigger picture.

Benefits Cuts Resurface in 2020 Budget Proposal

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 11, 2019 1:31 PM | Updated: Mar 22, 2019 1:09 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Although not directly mentioned, some of the same cuts to federal employees’ benefits appeared in the 2020 budget proposal.

White House Issues Veto Threat on Individual Funding Bills to Reopen Some Agencies

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 9, 2019 5:11 PM | Updated: Feb 21, 2020 12:17 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The White House said it would likely veto four individual funding bills introduced in the House without broader agreement on border security.

Will Shutdown Be Avoided? Politics and Government Spending Priorities

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 1, 2018 2:27 PM | Updated: Dec 9, 2018 7:52 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Federal employees in some agencies are again staring at the possibility of a government shutdown in a few days.

The President Proposes, Congress Disposes. Does The Budget Still Work That Way?

By Jeff NealJul 21, 2018 7:09 AM | Updated: Jul 5, 2019 9:01 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The author says the budget process is broken and it is putting an undue strain on federal agencies by hamstringing their day-to-day operations.

CBO Says Increased Retirement Contributions Would Save $109 Billion

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 27, 2018 6:20 PM | Updated: Jun 5, 2018 10:20 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

A CBO report says that increasing federal employees’ share of retirement contributions would lead to significant savings.

Federal Employees Underpaid: What About 2019 Raise?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 29, 2018 1:05 PM | Updated: May 7, 2018 10:56 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Recent articles about a large pay deficit for federal employees may raise hopes for a significant raise in 2019. Don’t spend the money just yet though.

RSC Budget Echoes Recent Proposals to Cut Federal Employees’ Pay, Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 26, 2018 11:43 AM | Updated: Jun 16, 2023 7:37 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The 2019 Republican Study Committee budget blueprint includes a number of proposals to cut federal employees’ pay and benefits.

President’s Management Agenda Reiterates Pay Freeze, Benefits Cuts

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 3, 2018 4:22 PM | Updated: Jan 20, 2021 2:12 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The President’s Management Agenda reiterated proposals to cut federal employees’ benefits and freeze pay as part of a broader plan.

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