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Parker) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:58:50 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111809ar1.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss Bill extends health care and other employment benefits to partners of gay and lesbian federal employees. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111809ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=44075 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:43:08 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111609ar1.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss Automatic agency contributions continue to produce jump in plan enrollment. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111609ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=44047 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:09:39 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111609p1.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss Democratic Rep. Chris Van Hollen says reform would not adversely affect FEHBP enrollees. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111609p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=44052 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:49:34 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111309ar1.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss Company will issue corrections and OPM will extend the deadline for affected participants. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111309ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=44040 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:20:20 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111309p1.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss Panel rejects argument that disparity between locality pay and cost-of-living adjustments hinders interstate travel. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111309p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=44043 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:46:34 GMT http://www.govexec.com/pay/leave2010.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss 2010 Federal Leave Chart http://www.govexec.com/pay/leave2010.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=44029 webmaster@govexec.com (Compiled by GovExec.com) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:34:56 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111109l1.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss Take one of our quizzes to see if working remotely works for you. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111109l1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=44025 elong@govexec.com (Emily Long) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:33:40 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111109l2.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss Telework quiz results http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111109l2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=44024 webmaster@govexec.com (Compiled by GovExec.com) Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:00:04 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111009ar1.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss Congress still needs to act on 2010 civilian raise. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/111009ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=44020 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:57:40 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110909ar1.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss Popularity of working remotely can overshadow the benefits of other alternative work schedules, observers say. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110909ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=44010 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:30:13 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110609p1.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss As Open Season begins, choices are more limited than before as several plans leave the federal program or reduce their coverage. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110609p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43998 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:52:17 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110509l1.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss Agency is looking at adding retail and other services to boost revenue. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110509l1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43983 elong@govexec.com (Emily Long) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:32:26 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110409ar1?rss=pay&oref=rss Republicans say bill could force feds out of their current insurance plans, while Democrats decry claims as scare tactics. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110409ar1 http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43972 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:32:23 GMT http://www.govexec.com/careers/thrift/tspfunds.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss Thrift Savings Plan Monthly Returns http://www.govexec.com/careers/thrift/tspfunds.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=27593 webmaster@govexec.com (Compiled by GovExec.com) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:36:12 GMT http://www.govexec.com/careers/thrift/l-funds.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss Thrift Savings Plan Figures Monthly Returns for the L Funds http://www.govexec.com/careers/thrift/l-funds.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=32479 webmaster@govexec.com (Compiled by GovExec.com) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:32:58 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110309bb1.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss E-mails do not offer a reason for the delay, but the service might be considering fielding an internally developed system. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110309bb1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43961 bbrewin@govexec.com (Bob Brewin) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:46:31 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110309p1.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss A proposal to allow feds to invest their retirement money into mutual funds is causing heartburn in some lawmakers and unions. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110309p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43965 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:48:55 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110209ar1.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss Despite some losses, all the funds are up since the beginning of 2009 http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110209ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43950 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:37:55 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110209ar2.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss Options for reform include extending bonuses to rank-and-file employees. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110209ar2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43957 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:23:30 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110209p1.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss The federal government is promoting a family-friendly workplace through popular day care facilities and a growing number of counseling programs. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110209p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43951 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:01:02 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110209p2.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss A snapshot of Triangle Tots, one of 28 child care facilities in the Washington area that GSA oversees. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1109/110209p2.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43953 webmaster@govexec.com (Compiled by GovExec.com) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:55:20 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/103009ar1.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss Premium jumps in the long-term care insurance program are the latest example of stealthy rate increases. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/103009ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43930 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:10:48 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/103009l1.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss The next deadline for the $15,000 voluntary separation package is Oct. 31. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/103009l1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43926 elong@govexec.com (Emily Long) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:21:46 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102909p1.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss Democratic leaders propose raising revenue by taxing high-income individuals rather than insurers, who could pass on the cost through hikes in FEHBP premiums. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102909p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43922 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:04:18 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102809ar1.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss House majority leader also calls for overhaul of federal pay system. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102809ar1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43915 arosenberg@govexec.com (Alyssa Rosenberg) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:22:39 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102809bb1.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss Solicitation is the department's latest effort to process what officials call an unprecedented volume of claims. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102809bb1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43913 bbrewin@govexec.com (Bob Brewin) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:12:06 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102809p1.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss Signing ceremony coincides with release of GAO report criticizing Pentagon's approach to pay for performance. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102809p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43911 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:38:31 GMT http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102709p1.htm?rss=pay&oref=rss Hundreds flock to the National Mall to exercise with football stars and administration officials. http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1009/102709p1.htm http://www.govexec.com/mailbagDetails.cfm?aid=43893 aparker@govexec.com (Alex M. Parker) Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:11:32 GMT