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Pay & Benefits

Legislation to eliminate WEP and GPO clears the House

After the House passed the Social Security Fairness Act in a vote of 327 to 75, the legislation is now facing its next hurdle: passage in the Senate.

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Bill to repeal WEP, GPO reaches threshold to force a House floor vote

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Lawmakers file discharge petition, aiming to force floor vote on WEP, GPO bill

Contracting

This bill would spur Veterans Affairs to increase contracting with women-owned small business

Federal Newscast

Veterans may have more chances for benefits, but it means more opportunities for scammers unfortunately

Cybersecurity

Bipartisan bill would put HHS IG in key role following Change Healthcare incident

Cybersecurity

Congress shows concern for healthcare cyber attacks

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Federal Newscast

Spanberger demands VA clean up its act when awarding financial incentives

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Repeal or reform? House lawmakers weigh responses to WEP, GPO

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After a summer break, Congress has a lot on its plate this fall

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Retirement

How Congresswoman Spanberger plans to KO the WEP and the GPO, aka the Evil Twins

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Pay & Benefits

How Rep Spanberger plans to KO WEP and GPO, aka the Evil Twins

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The latest legislative attempt to get a better retirement deal for certain feds

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Congress makes new run at striking down disparity in Social Security

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Federal Newscast

House bill gaining steam to restore full Social Security benefits to certain feds

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AFGE leaders, lawmakers eye changes to pay, benefits for federal employees

FILE - In this June 12, 2019, file photo, clouds roll over the U.S. Capitol dome as dusk approaches in Washington. The committee charged with helping Republicans wrest control of the House next year raised $45.4 million over the last three months, a record quarterly haul during a year without a national election. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

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2 bipartisan bills take aim at federal hiring process, retirement benefits

Sun shines on the U.S. Capitol dome in Washington, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. A divided Congress gave final approval Friday to Democrats' flagship climate and health care bill. The House used a party-line 220-207 vote to pass the legislation. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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House heightens calls to change feds' Social Security benefits, workplace safety plans

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Federal Newscast

The Army is designing new tactical bras for female soldiers

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Pay & Benefits

Bill to end Social Security's 'evil twins' that cut benefits teed up for House floor vote

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TSP board shares ‘optimistic’ timeline for resolving call center issues

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Federal Report

Another year, another step toward ditching the WEP?

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Federal Report

Another year, another step toward ditching the WEP?