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CBO: Pension bill would save government billions

Federal retirement changes would reduce the deficit by $44 billion over next decade, agency estimates. Read moreFebruary 10, 2012comments

Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Fla., introduced the legislation Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Fla., introduced the legislation House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
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Retirement Planning: 2012 Guide

Your guide to the critical retirement information covered in Retirement ... Read more

2012 Federal Leave Chart

Federal employees can use this leave chart to plan out their work year. Read more

Federal retirements spike in 2011 arrow Applications rise 24 percent from 2010.

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GAO employees join union arrow Hundreds of professional support staff at congressional watchdog vote for bargaining unit.

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House passes STOCK Act requiring disclosure by federal employees arrow Ethics office provides numbers on who would be affected by insider trading ...

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Budget debate pits military retiree interests against those in active duty, analysts warn arrow Personnel costs are the '600-pound gorilla,' CSBA ...

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Lawmakers insert federal pension provisions in highway bill arrow Major legislation incorporates measures that would increase the amount feds and ...

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TSP Roth option a step closer arrow Draft rules provide more details on new federal retirement savings component, slated for launch this year.

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Buyout Watch arrow A running list of agencies coping with budget pressures by offering employees incentives to leave.

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Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., chairs the committee that approved the legislation.
House panel votes to increase amount feds contribute to pensions arrow The bill, which also asks lawmakers to chip in more for retirement ...

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Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md.
Payroll conferees debate federal pay freeze arrow Democrats resist linking congressional and federal salary freezes.

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Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va.
Senators express frustration over OPM backlog of retirement claims arrow In letter to OMB, three lawmakers from Virginia and Maryland seek new ...

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Defense must increase availability and awareness of child care, GAO says arrow Department is addressing space issues and stepping up outreach.

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Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., says he expects a party-line vote on the measure, with Democrats opposing it.
Employee groups assail proposal to increase pension contributions arrow House committee will mark up bill Tuesday requiring feds to contribute a ...

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