Pay, Charity and Natural Disasters
The controversy over the 2006 federal pay raise has generated comments from a number of readers. Will the controversy have any impact on your donation this year?
The controversy over the 2006 federal pay raise has generated comments from a number of readers. Will the controversy have any impact on your donation this year?
A “Fiscal Watch Team” has been formed in the Senate to cut back on government spending. One target: The 2006 pay raise for federal employees.
The TSP returns are not looking good for October. Should you panic? Should you change your investment strategy? Should you dump stocks and put your money in the G fund? How can you sleep better at night by not worrying about your future retirement?
House and Senate have both approved 3.1% pay raise for federal employees in 2006
Should Congress forego a pay raise this year? If that happens, should the pay raise for federal employees be impacted as well in order to cut government spending?
Will federal employees receive the same pay raise as that given to military personnel in 2006?
The mood in Congress is changing rapidly and lawmakers appear to be serious about finding new ways to cut government spending.
Many federal retirees can look forward to a larger than expected increase in their annuity check in January 2006.
Federal employee pay is a political decision. Natural disasters, war, economics and politics all play a role. This may be a good year for federal retiree pay but not so good for most active feds.
Does the outstanding scholar program supersede veterans preference requirements? The MSPB says it does not.