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Congress and Your Federal Employee Retirement

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 26, 2017 3:02 PM | Updated: Aug 1, 2023 7:40 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?

RSC Budget Proposes Cuts to Pay, Retirement Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 25, 2017 2:36 PM | Updated: Aug 3, 2017 9:39 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The House Republican Study Committee recently released its 2018 budget proposal which contains cuts or changes to programs impacting federal employees.

What Impact Will the Proposed Cuts to Our Benefits Have on Me?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 20, 2017 3:10 PM | Updated: Dec 16, 2020 7:08 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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I am concerned about proposed cuts to my benefits. What will this mean for my salary and what can I do in the meantime?

House Budget Committee Targets Federal Employee Pensions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 19, 2017 10:42 AM | Updated: Jul 25, 2017 11:53 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The House Budget Committee’s 2018 budget proposal suggests reforming civil service pensions to “put them on a better fiscal path.”

Letters Express Opposition to Proposed Benefits Cuts

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 19, 2017 9:44 AM | Updated: Jun 23, 2017 7:39 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Two letters were sent last week to Congress expressing opposition to proposed cuts to federal employee benefits in the White House’s budget proposal.

EPA to Offer Buyouts to Cut Staff

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 2, 2017 8:06 AM | Updated: Jun 11, 2025 4:44 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

An internal memo circulated at the EPA said the agency is offering some employees a buyout in an effort to reduce the overall size of the agency’s workforce.

From COLA to Diet COLA: What the Budget Proposal Means for Your Retirement

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyMay 31, 2017 2:22 PM | Updated: Jun 5, 2017 5:18 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The author says that the proposed COLA cuts in the White House budget proposal are neither fair nor warranted. He offers a better solution.

Budget Proposal Calls for Big Cuts to Reform Postal Service

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 30, 2017 11:10 AM | Updated: Jun 2, 2017 8:54 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Trump Administration’s 2018 budget proposal outlines significant suggested cuts to the Postal Service in an effort to restore its financial solvency.

How Large Agencies Fared Under the 2018 Budget Proposal

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 24, 2017 10:23 AM | Updated: May 30, 2017 9:23 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The 2018 budget proposal from the White House sets spending priorities for large federal agencies. Here is a summary for some key agencies.

2018 Budget Proposes Eliminating COLAs, Increasing Retirement Contributions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 23, 2017 3:12 PM | Updated: Feb 12, 2018 3:21 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The 2018 budget proposal from the White House includes various cuts to federal employee retirement programs. Here is a summary of the proposed changes.

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