Tag: Shutdown
Shutdown Averted: Trump Signs Spending Bill
President Trump has signed a COVID-19 relief and government funding bill into law thereby averting the possibility of a partial government shutdown.
A Federal Pay Raise, A Shutdown and A Veto?

President Trump may sign the latest spending bill or he could veto the bill. What does this do to a federal employee pay raise?
Will You Be Paid in the Event of a Shutdown?

The possibility of a government shutdown is on the table as Congress wrangles over funding bills.
OPM Proposes New Protections for Federal Employees’ Health Benefits During Future Shutdowns

OPM is issuing a proposed rule which would ensure federal employees will not have interruptions in some of their health benefits in the event of a shutdown.
Federal Employees’ Favorite Topics in 2019

Which topics were of the most interest to federal employees in 2019? Here is the top 20 list of the most popular FedSmith articles last year.
2019 Was a Big Year for Federal Employees

2019 was an eventful year for federal employees. These are some of the highlights.
Legislation Reintroduced to Prevent Government Shutdowns
Another bill has been introduced to end government shutdowns and help the federal employees who suffer from the effects.
Another Bill Attempts to Protect Credit of Federal Employees During Shutdowns
A second bill has been introduced that claims it will help protect the credit of federal employees in the event of a shutdown.
CBO Weighs in on the Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act

The CBO has offered a cost analysis of a bill designed to protect federal employees’ health insurance benefits during government shutdowns.
Legislation Introduced to Protect Credit of Federal Employees Impacted by Shutdowns
New legislation aims to protect the credit reports of federal employees impacted by government shutdowns.