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Congress Passes Bill in Vote to End Brief Overnight Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 9, 2018 8:12 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

A brief government shutdown ensued overnight, but quickly came to an end after Congress reached an agreement early this morning.

Shutdown: It Ain’t Over When its Over

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealJanuary 22, 2018 4:04 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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?

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealJanuary 11, 2018 10:44 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDecember 13, 2017 1:08 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 26, 2017 5:44 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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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?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOctober 24, 2017 2:12 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOctober 5, 2017 1:32 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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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?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeAugust 7, 2017 2:47 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: August 8, 2017 11:54 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJuly 26, 2017 3:02 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Should a federal employee retire now to avoid unpleasant changes that may be implemented in new legislation?

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