Pay & Benefits
Defense budget plan cracks down on pay hikes
Both military and civilian raises would be limited under strategy for cutting $487 billion over 10 years.
Pay & Benefits
Federal workers' comp program remains vulnerable to fraud
Several bills are pending in Congress that would tighten up oversight of benefits for feds injured on the job.
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411 on 401(k)
The TSP board will release more information on the Roth option next week.
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Panel debates cuts to federal retirement benefits
Proposals to reduce lawmaker benefits prove popular at congressional hearing.
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House Democrats: Don’t cut federal pay and benefits
Several lawmakers urge conference committee to reject proposals reducing federal compensation to finance payroll tax cut extension.
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Conferees meet to discuss payroll tax cut extension
Lawmakers did not discuss federal compensation provisions in any detail during first hearing.
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OPM to expand employee survey to all workers
This year's Employee Viewpoint Survey will go out to 1.8 million feds.
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Printing office announces 2011 buyout figures
More than 200 employees at GPO accepted buyouts and early outs.
Pay & Benefits
Thrift Savings Plan administrative expenses stay steady
Increase in forfeitures due to employees being placed in the wrong retirement system helps keep costs at bay.
Management
USPS-union talks expire for third time since November
Existing contracts will be followed until new terms are resolved.
Oversight
Lawmakers reach deal on controversial FAA labor provision
Agreement paves the way for finalization of a bill that has been years in the making.
Defense
Veterans can step up life insurance coverage
Under a 2010 law, program participants can gradually increase their coverage to $400,000.
Pay & Benefits
Pension tensions continue to mount
Retirement benefits for government employees debated, as economy and deficit reduction remain in the spotlight.
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Social Security Quiz
A test of your knowledge of a key element in planning for your retirement.
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Many federal retirees receiving six-figure pensions
Gingrich, Cheney are among the highest paid former government workers, Bloomberg reports.
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Feds to get better access to personal health data
Insurance plans in FEHBP must by mid-March add features allowing enrollees to download and store information about lab results, medication, allergies and appointments.
News
Federal pay and benefits remain at risk as Congress returns
House and Senate conferees must determine how to finance a yearlong payroll tax cut extension.
Oversight
The Week in Comments: Reorganization, mileage rates and a civics lesson
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
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