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Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) has proposed legislation that would extend the pay freeze increase current federal employees’ pension contributions as a means of avoiding sequestration cuts, however, the Senate has said it will not be put to a vote.
The proposed pay raise for federal employees has stirred debate this week as the vote in the House to extend the pay freeze approaches. One of the latest people to weigh in is the bill’s sponsor, Congressman Ron DeSantis (R-FL), who touts the fiscal benefits provided by his legislation.
Rumor has it that union official time cuts may be on the table in sequestration negotiations. Rep. Gingrey (R-GA) has a bill on the floor claiming to do just that, however, it may not.
The Federal-Postal Coalition recently sent a letter to House members asking them to allow the 0.5% pay increase for federal employees.
Legislation introduced this week would provide all federal employees with four weeks of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
Republican lawmakers have reintroduced legislation that would cut the size of the federal workforce to prevent sequestration cuts set to take place later this year.
The House passed the Require a Plan Act this morning which aims to require the president to submit a balanced budget.
Two Senators have introduced legislation that would ensure that military members do not go without pay in the event a government shutdown occurs.
Legislation has been introduced in both the House and Senate that would allow Washington, DC full statehood.
The House passed a short-term debt ceiling fix that would extend the country’s borrowing authority until May, while compelling Congress to pass a budget or have their pay suspended.
