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President’s Budget Sets New Federal Priorities

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 16, 2017 1:05 PM | Updated: Mar 21, 2017 12:36 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

The President’s budget proposal has not been drafted “with an eye toward what it would do to the value of your (DC area) condo….” Here are new priorities and agencies proposed for elimination.

Trump’s Budget Proposes Significant Cuts to Federal Agencies

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 16, 2017 9:48 AM | Updated: Feb 21, 2020 1:12 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

President Trump has released his budget proposal for 2018. It calls for significant discretionary spending cuts in many agency budgets, but some agencies will see budget increases over 2017.

Hiring Freezes Have Consequences – And So Do Budgets

By Jeff NealMar 15, 2017 11:02 AM | Updated: Jul 5, 2019 12:14 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment
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There is a lot of uncertainty for federal agencies and employees in the midst of a hiring freeze and proposed budget cuts. However, the author says it’s not time to start assuming a total “doom and gloom” scenario just yet.

Executive Order Aims to Eliminate Unnecessary Federal Agencies

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 13, 2017 7:33 PM | Updated: Jun 30, 2019 12:02 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

President Trump has signed an executive order that instructs OMB to develop a plan to “reorganize governmental functions and eliminate unnecessary agencies, components of agencies, and agency programs.”

Trump’s Budget Proposal Boosts Defense Spending While Cutting Federal Agency Budgets

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 27, 2017 12:12 PM | Updated: Jun 11, 2025 4:45 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Under the details just released about President Trump’s budget proposal, defense spending would be increased while making cuts at other federal agencies.

Financial Fitness: Your New Year’s Resolution

By Tom WalkerJan 10, 2017 1:13 PM | Updated: Aug 31, 2022 4:33 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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For many people, the new year represents a fresh start. The author provides some suggestions on how to develop long lasting financial goals to put you on a path towards a comfortable retirement.

CBO Shows More Effective Means to Reduce the Deficit Than Targeting the Federal Workforce

By Michael WaldJan 8, 2017 12:19 PM | Updated: Jan 12, 2017 7:43 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The Congressional Budget Office has published a list of 115 ways to reduce the federal deficit in the coming years. The author points out that the options which target the federal workforce generally offer smaller deficit reductions than other items on the list.

How To Quickly Reduce Federal Employee Salaries and Agency Programs

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 4, 2017 2:22 PM | Updated: Apr 14, 2021 3:06 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

As the public was told in 2008, elections have consequences. The new administration will have different priorities than the Obama administration. One new Congressional rule will allow cutting the workforce or cutting federal employee salaries in specific agencies.

Political Intrigue: Will Congress Derail 2017 Pay Raise? Will Government Shutdown?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 7, 2016 10:36 AM | Updated: Dec 9, 2020 8:40 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Will there be a government shutdown? Will Congress derail the annual federal pay raise? A continuing resolution is in process but funding expires on Friday.

House Budget Committee Releases 2017 Budget Proposal

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 15, 2016 1:44 PM | Updated: Jul 7, 2019 5:00 PM Categories Agency News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The House Budget Committee has released its FY 2017 budget proposal. Unlike past budgets, this one lacks some of the direct targeting of federal employees through proposed cuts, but it still includes some proposals that are applicable to federal workers. Here is a summary of these proposals.

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