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House approves new dental, vision benefits package
While employees must pay entire cost, pre-tax dollars may be used.
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OPM rules allow agencies to raise some SES salaries
Only those with certified performance systems can boost pay rates to new base cap.
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Workers will still receive 3.5 percent raise, observers say
Lawmakers, aides and observers say Congress will override the latest White House proposal to cap the pay raise.
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Proposal to eliminate 2005 locality pay increase angers unions
Plan is evidence of "low value" President Bush places on civil service workers, union leader says.
Management
GAO, scholars push for governmentwide personnel reform guidelines
Agencies warn that not complying with personnel reform could fracture the civil service.
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Less for the Long Term?
An FAA employee is leading a group of long-term employees who are unhappy with the distribution of a pay cap.
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Bush moves to limit 2005 pay raise to 2.5 percent
President says no locality pay raise for civilian workers next year.
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Defense Department not tracking personnel spending, report says
Government Accountability Office calls on the Pentagon to increase oversight of personnel and benefits spending.
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Legislator says withholding Pentagon personnel plans violates laws
The Defense Department is obligated to share its plans for a new personnel system with union representatives, says Sen. Edward Kennedy.
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Congress approves 3.5 percent civilian pay raise
Rebuffing White House for second straight year, House, Senate back military-civilian pay parity.
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Proposal would add surviving spouse benefit to TSP
Senior Executive Service member pushes TSP Board to support change, vows to pursue it on Capitol Hill.
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Study makes case for performance pay
Implementing true merit-based pay would be difficult, but it's "virtually universal" in private sector, report states.
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A New Life Cycle
Mercer Investment Consulting to help develop new retirement investment option for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.
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Web portal helps senior executives with job search
The new service will help connect Senior Executives Association members with top private-sector employers.
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Job satisfaction increasing at financial regulatory agency
Employees at the Securities and Exchange Commission are growing happier with compensation and work-life balance, GAO study shows.
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Faith-based health insurance plan generates controversy
Months after it was announced, pro-choice and pro-life groups raise their voices about a faith-based offering in FEHBP.
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Union distributes pamphlet with negative reactions to performance pay
Group hopes move will convince legislators to oppose Pentagon’s performance pay system plans.
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Thrift Roundup
Thrift Savings Plan officials are proud about cutting costs for participants, and other news from a Tuesday meeting.
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