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Legislation Introduced to Closely Track Payment of Union Officials’ Salaries

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 28, 2013 2:11 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The federal government currently pays salaries of employees who spend time representing unions. Legislation has been introduced to eliminate this practice.

House Passes Veterans Bills

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 25, 2013 10:48 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed two bipartisan veterans bills: H.R. 570, the American Heroes COLA Act and H.R. 1412, the Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013.

Legislation Introduced in Senate to Require Federal Employees to Be Current on Taxes

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 24, 2013 9:51 AM Categories Current Events, Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Senators Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) and Mark Pryor (D-AR) have introduced a bill prohibiting the federal government from employing those with seriously delinquent tax debts.

Miller, McCarthy Introduce VA Backlog Task Force Bill

By FedSmith.comMay 23, 2013 11:05 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced that would establish an independent task force or commission to analyze VA’s disability benefits claims processing system. The task force would be charged with examining the root causes of VA’s backlog and providing solutions for ending it by 2015.

Which Has More Impact on Retirement Income: High Five or Chained CPI?

By Ann VandersliceMay 15, 2013 8:27 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Both parties have recently proposed a “chained CPI” to calculate future changes to the COLA for calculating the cost of retirement increases. How much of an impact would this have on your future retirement?

How to Save Money for the Taxpayers, and Get Rewarded

By Robert F. BensonMay 13, 2013 6:39 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

A bill known as the “EASY Savings Act,” would provide an incentives of 1% of the agency’s cost savings, up to $10,000, to employees who report ways to save money. However, the law already exists.

Legislation Introduced to End Free Cell Phone Program

By FedSmith.comMay 13, 2013 9:45 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

U.S. Senators David Vitter (R-La.) and Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) have introduced legislation to end the welfare subsidy for mobile phone service in the Lifeline Program.

Legislation Introduced to Stop Blacklisting Resorts and Casinos

By FedSmith.comMay 12, 2013 12:54 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to stop the practice by federal agencies of canceling or avoiding meetings at resorts and casinos.

Legislation Introduced to Prevent Overlap and Duplication of Federal Programs

By FedSmith.comApril 29, 2013 8:53 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

U.S. Sens. Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) and Mark Udall (D-CO) have introduced legislation to change the Senate rules to ensure lawmakers have necessary information available to identify all similar existing federal programs before creating new initiatives.

Legislation Introduced to Prevent Federal Agencies from Stockpiling Ammunition

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 26, 2013 2:20 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Two Oklahoma lawmakers have introduced legislation to prevent federal agencies from stockpiling what they consider excessive amounts of ammunition in an effort to make more available for sale to the general public.

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