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The House is preparing for the final passage of legislation that would deliver a historic expansion of health care benefits at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill, however, faces partisan challenges over changes it would bring to the VA’s … [Continue reading] about Major VA workforce, health care bill heads to House floor vote once more
If you missed the so-called Great Recession (Dec. 2007 to June 2009) because you were too young to know or care what a TSP was, it’s your turn! Welcome to the new updated version of Hard Times. It was 18-months of horror show for some people. The … [Continue reading] about Surviving, maybe even thriving in the bear market?
For decades, the federal government has grappled with a pay gap that separates employees by both gender and race. As of September 2021, the most recent data available, the gender pay gap for the civilian workforce was 5.9% for all employees. The … [Continue reading] about The federal pay gap is shrinking, but advocacy groups are calling for more
Federal retirement claims processing times have climbed for the second consecutive month, after a drop that lasted from February through April 2022. The Office of Personnel Management reported that June’s average monthly processing time for claims … [Continue reading] about Retirement processing times inched up in June
Issues with the Thrift Savings Plan have persisted for more than a month, and now they are gaining more traction on Capitol Hill. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) hinted that she may seek to hold a House hearing if the Federal Retirement Thrift … [Continue reading] about Congresswoman Norton hints at House hearing on TSP challenges
