Another (More Substantive) Pay Freeze for Federal Employees In the Congressional Pipeline?
According to one Congressman, a two-year pay freeze is not a serious effort to cut back on federal spending.
Lying to a Government Investigator Can Create More Problems Than Possible Misconduct
A police officer who lied to investigators about using a government vehicle to go to a Denny’s restaurant while on duty, was issued notice of removal, settled for voluntarily resignation, and was then unable to persuade MSPB or the court that his resignation was coerced.
White House Analysis on the Framework Agreement on Middle Class Tax Cuts and Unemployment Insurance
The White House has released its own analysis of the recent compromise between the President and Republicans on the tax cut and unemployment insurance extensions.
DC Area Congressmen Object to Federal Pay Freeze
Congressional representatives from the DC area are understandably unhappy with the federal pay freeze proposal and want to delay any decision on the freeze until the next Congress convenes. The Congressmen argue that claims on federal pay are based on “politics” while, presumably, their claims are based on a higher standard.
Federal Budget (and Federal Employee Salaries) Tied Up in “Lame Duck” Congress
2012 is shaping up to be an interesting year for many readers as federal employee benefits and wages are likely to again have front page publicity as the federal budget is debated in the midst of massive federal deficits and federal spending.
You and Your Health Care Choices: How to Minimize the Effect of the Wage Freeze
You can make a health care choice today that minimizes the effect of the President’s proposed freeze of your federal employee salary.
Commission Fails to Get Votes to Move Deficit Recommendations to Congress
The National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform members failed to get the number of votes needed to send the deficit reduction plan they released earlier in the week to Congress for a vote.
Market Defies Historical Monthly Trends: Will Thrift Savings Plan Investors See a ‘Santa Claus’ Rally in December?
The stock market cooled in November with a number of the TSP funds losing ground. No doubt, future and current federal retirees are hoping for a “Santa Claus” rally.
Commission Proposes ‘High-Three’ to ‘High-Five’ for Retirement, Pay Freeze and Changes to FEHB for Federal Employees
The National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform has issued its report on ways to reduce the deficit and federal spending. Here are some of the key points in the report that are likely to be of most interest to readers.
Federal Employee Pay Freeze as a Political Symbol
President Obama has proposed a two-year pay freeze for federal employees. While the freeze will impact most readers, the action may be more important as to what may be in store for federal agencies and federal employee benefits in the future.
