The President’s Budget and the Civil Service
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.
Budget
Benefits Cuts Resurface in 2020 Budget Proposal
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
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
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?
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
A CBO report says that increasing federal employees’ share of retirement contributions would lead to significant savings.
Federal Employees Underpaid: What About 2019 Raise?
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
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
The President’s Management Agenda reiterated proposals to cut federal employees’ benefits and freeze pay as part of a broader plan.
Back to the Future: How to Cut Federal Salaries and Agency Programs
The Holman Rule has been extended in the House of Representatives. It allows cutting specific salaries or programs through the federal appropriations process.
