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Trump’s Payroll Tax Cut is a Lose-Lose Deal

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithAugust 6, 2020 12:11 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The author says that a proposal to suspend the Social Security payroll tax would jeopardize the overall health of the program.

White House Plans to Block TSP from Expanding China Investments

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 30, 2020 6:05 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Reports have surfaced that President Trump intends to try to stop the TSP from making a planned change to the I Fund.

Can President Trump Fire Dr. Fauci?

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.April 23, 2020 7:32 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

There has been recent speculation that President Trump might fire Dr. Anthony Fauci, but can the president really do this given that Fauci is a federal employee?

Trump Unveils Guidelines for ‘Opening Up America Again’ After Coronavirus

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 16, 2020 6:54 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The White House has released suggested guidelines for states to follow to begin returning life to normal after the coronavirus.

Election 2020: Which Candidate Do Federal Employees Prefer?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 24, 2020 9:25 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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An informal survey of readers over the past 10 days provides insight into which candidates for president are the most popular.

Payroll Tax Cut? Not So Fast…

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithMarch 14, 2020 8:17 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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The author says that a payroll tax reduction is possible, but there are still no details as of yet.

Trump Sends Christmas Thank You Letter to Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: December 26, 2019 9:58 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

President Trump wrote a letter to federal employees thanking them for their service and informing them of new pay and leave benefits recently signed into law.

Trump Gives Federal Employees Extra Day Off for Christmas

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: December 22, 2019 7:50 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

President Trump has issued an Executive Order giving most federal employees an extra day off on Christmas Eve this year.

Agencies Will Have to Cancel Subscriptions to New York Times, Washington Post

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 25, 2019 8:58 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The White House reportedly plans to direct federal agencies to cancel their subscriptions to the New York Times and the Washington Post.

President Recommends 2.6% Pay Raise for 2020

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 30, 2019 9:08 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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President Trump has issued an alternative pay plan for 2020 recommending a pay raise of 2.6%.

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Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.3828 +0.01% +0.86%
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