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Defense Could Save Millions in Health Care Costs If Congress Would Let It
An outdated—and expensive—Defense health care program duplicates benefits offered elsewhere, but Congress has to change the law to get rid of it.
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Retirement Claims Backlog Inches Back Up
OPM gets more applications than it expected in July.
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Feds Who Worked During Shutdown Could Still Receive Bonus Pay
First ruling in shutdown lawsuit is mostly favorable for those forced to work.
Management
Court Says Black Secret Service Agents Can Sue Government as a Group
The 14-year-old discrimination lawsuit alleges that African-American agents were consistently denied promotions despite their qualifications.
Defense
The Army Will Lay Off 500 Majors This Month
The service will cut more than 40,000 positions in the next four years.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Savings Funds Hit a Slump in July
All but one of the TSP’s offerings ended the month in the red.
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Deja Vu? Pentagon at Odds With Union on Its Second Attempt at Civilian Personnel Reform
Union feels 'duped' and 'boxed out' of the process for creating a new system.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Repeal Recent Pension Contribution Hikes
Legislation would reset all feds to pre-2013 contribution level.
Pay & Benefits
Can You Count On Social Security?
It seems like we’ve been hearing dire predictions about its future forever.
Defense
Air Force Defends Shielding Nuclear Force from Service Cutbacks
Deborah Lee James said it was necessary to have "full manning in our nuclear positions."
Pay & Benefits
OPM Encourages D.C.-Area Feds to Telework During Africa Summit Next Week
Aug. 4-6 event moves forward despite Ebola outbreak; is expected to cause major traffic disruptions.
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The 'Dangerous, Scary Trend' in Retaliation Against Whistleblowers: Criminal Probes
Grassley aide says Congress could strengthen protections against agency misuse of such investigations.
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Some New Feds Could Soon Get Bonus Sick Leave
Lawmakers want to give certain new hires up-front time off for medical appointments.
Pay & Benefits
Many Part-Time Feds Will Soon Be Eligible for Federal Health Benefits
OPM looks to expand FEHBP coverage.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Panel OKs 1 Percent Pay Raise for Troops and Defense Civilians
The House-passed version of the fiscal 2015 Defense spending bill supports a 1.8 percent pay boost for service members.
Management
Why Intelligence Whistleblowers Can't Use Internal Channels
Too many are persecuted–and the wrongdoing that prompted them to speak out is too seldom addressed.
Pay & Benefits
TRICARE Increases Mental Health Care Providers
Beneficiaries can keep their current counselors, or opt for an independent provider as of Aug. 18.
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