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Federal retirees who are also enrolled in Medicare part B will be glad to know that the budget deal put forth in the House includes language to protect them from a sharp increase in premiums.
Legislation has been introduced in the House to give federal retirees and Social Security recipients a 2.9% COLA in 2016.
Legislation has been introduced in both the House and the Senate to prevent a potential 52% in Medicare Part B premiums.
Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) has introduced legislation that would require some federal agencies to sell cars that they own and encourage federal employees to instead use ride-sharing companies such as Uber or Lyft for their transportation needs.
A bipartisan pair of Congressmen distributed a letter to House colleagues yesterday to build support for paying federal workers in the event of a shutdown.
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to ensure that there is only one local wage area within a locality pay area. What impact would this legislation have on federal employees’ pay if it were enacted, and what brought about the introduction of the legislation? The author explains what you need to know.
Legislation has been introduced in both the House and the Senate to increase the monthly stipend paid to Medal of Honor recipients by 200%.
Congress is considering a bill that would require postal retirees to enroll in Medicare Parts B and D or lose their Federal health insurance. Is this the future for all Federal retirees?
One Congressman has introduced legislation to prevent future Members of Congress from being paid in the event of a government shutdown.
Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) has introduced legislation to ensure federal employees get paid in the event of a government shutdown.
