Congress Passes Bill in Vote to End Brief Overnight Shutdown
A brief government shutdown ensued overnight, but quickly came to an end after Congress reached an agreement early this morning.
Budget
Shutdown: It Ain’t Over When its Over
The partial government shutdown appears it will be short lived, but the author says it is likely to have some long-term, lasting effects.
Why Do We Care That Congress Does Not Pass Appropriations Bills On Time?
Government now frequently operates without a formal budget. The author outlines some of the problems this can create.
Federal Employees, Government Shutdown and Celebrating Christmas
Are federal employees going to have an extra paid day off at Christmas? It is unlikely unless it is due to a government shutdown.
Benefit Cuts Left Out of Budget Resolution
A budget resolution that passed Congress does not contain cuts to federal employee benefits that had been proposed in an earlier version.
Federal Employee Pay Freeze for 2019?
Proposed reductions to federal employee pay and benefits are not over. A new document has surfaced with new proposals to reduce federal pay and benefits.
Concurrent Budget Resolution Proposes Benefit Cuts for Federal Employees
The concurrent budget resolution passed in the House proposes significant changes to federal employee benefits. Here is a quick summary.
How Do You Take Away a Benefit That’s Already Been Paid For?
Recent proposals suggest cutting federal employees’ retirement benefits, however, the author says that lawmakers may not understand how these are funded.
Lawmakers Express Concerns Over Proposals to Cut Federal Employees’ Benefits
Lawmakers in both the House and Senate recently sent letters expressing their concerns to proposals to cut federal employees’ benefits.
Congress and Your Federal Employee Retirement
Should a federal employee retire now to avoid unpleasant changes that may be implemented in new legislation?
