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Senate Bill Would Eliminate Congressional Pensions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 12, 2019 6:44 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Legislation introduced this week would end pensions for Members of Congress if it were to become law.

Bill Would Withhold Lawmakers’ Paychecks During Shutdowns

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: January 14, 2019 11:00 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Members of Congress currently continue to get paid during government shutdowns, but a new bill would change that if it were to become law.

No Shutdown for Now, But What About a Pay Raise?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 6, 2018 7:11 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Congress passed a stopgap spending bill to avoid a partial shutdown. Where does this leave the possibility of a pay raise?

Will Shutdown Be Avoided? Politics and Government Spending Priorities

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDecember 1, 2018 2:27 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Federal employees in some agencies are again staring at the possibility of a government shutdown in a few days.

Mid-Term Elections and Federal Employee Pay and Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNovember 7, 2018 9:31 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The change in Congressional control of the House will result in a new emphasis on federal employee issues. Here is an overview.

The President Proposes, Congress Disposes. Does The Budget Still Work That Way?

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealJuly 21, 2018 7:09 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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.

FedSmith Users Overwhelmingly Support Term Limits for Congress

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 15, 2018 4:05 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Based on our latest survey, our readers left no doubt where they stand on wanting term limits for Members of Congress.

Should Congressmen Have Offices Inside of the VA?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 29, 2018 3:01 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

One Congressman wants to make the process of opening Congressional offices inside of VA facilities an easier process after having successfully done it himself.

Legislation Introduced to ‘SCRAP’ Certain Lifetime Congressional Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 13, 2018 11:34 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Two Congressmen want to see some of the lifetime benefits given to lawmakers taken away and have introduced a bill to do just that.

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.

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