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Pay

Federal pay compression getting a little more attention in Congress

Although the new bill from Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) would not entirely solve pay compression, the Senior Executives Association said “any action is better than no action.”

Federal Newscast

Bill reintroduced to establish IG office for agency that manages TSP

Reporter's Notebook

Martorana pressed about IT project oversight, role of Federal CIO by House lawmakers

TSP

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

Federal Report

TSP Jeopardy quiz: Do you dare take it?

Defense

Amendments on UFOs, budget cuts and more may slip into the 2023 House NDAA

Federal Newscast

Biden admin. wants more federal employees to qualify for student loan forgiveness

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TSP

Rep. Norton hints at House hearing on TSP challenges

TSP

TSP board increases call center staff, but still ‘nowhere near where we need to be’

The Capitol is seen at dawn as a consequential week begins in Washington for President Joe Biden and Democratic leaders in Congress who are trying to advance his $3.5 trillion "Build Back Better" and pass legislation to avoid a federal shutdown, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Workforce

What federal employees should watch in the 2022 NDAA

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Congress

How did Congress move so fast on that Juneteenth law anyhow?

Carolyn Maloney

Benefits

House Democrats seek expansion of paid leave program for federal employees

A voter stands on a social distance marker outside the Washington County Election Center in Hagerstown, Md., Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, for the first day of in-person early voting. (Colleen McGrath/The Herald-Mail via AP)

Congress

2020 roundup: Most key lawmakers for feds keep congressional seats

FITARA

Congress

CIO reporting, working capital funds remain outliers in agency IT modernization progress

Des Moines Area Religious Council Food Pantry worker Patrick Minor pulls a package of ground pork out of a cooler during a pantry stop, Wednesday, May 20, 2020, in Des Moines, Iowa. As food banks have struggled to meet soaring demand from people suddenly out of work because of the coronavirus outbreak, it has been especially troubling to see farmers have to bury produce, dump milk and euthanize hogs. Now some states are spending more money to help pay for food that might otherwise go to waste, the U.S. Agriculture Department is spending $3 billion to help get farm products to food banks, and U.S. senator is seeking $8 billion more to buy farm produce for food banks. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Federal Newscast

Agencies may not have gotten the best deals on coronavirus contracts

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Benefits

House Democrats call for retroactive expansion of paid parental leave to federal employees

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Federal Newscast

DHS reminds agencies how to secure networks during the telework age

In this Oct. 13, 2016, photo provided by the U.S. Air Force, Air Force Col. Todd Hohn, foreground, and pilots assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing are briefed on an exercise at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Hohn, now a pilot for FedEx, was detained in Guangzhou, China, on Sept. 12, 2019, before boarding a commercial flight. The company said Thursday, Sept. 19, that he was later released, and it's working with Chinese authorities to understand what happened. (Airman 1st Class Kirby Turbak/U.S. Air Force via AP)

Federal Newscast

Pilots will still get incentive payments, even if they're grounded during the pandemic

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Federal Drive

Del. Norton proposes bill to protect feds' due process in noncritical roles

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Pay

Lawmakers begin the push for a 3.5% federal pay raise in 2021

FILE - This Oct. 24, 2016 file photo shows dollar bills in New York. After you pay your bills in 2020, will there be any money left for relaxation and entertainment? Will you be able to take a vacation this year? How much can you afford to spend on clothes? These questions may come to mind as you think about your money plans for the new year, but there’s a way to budget for fun in 2020. Financial pros share tips for how to achieve balance in your budget using the 50/30/20 rule and other financial techniques. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Federal Newscast

Sequestration to have no effect on agency spending in 2020

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Federal Newscast

DC congresswoman asks Park Service about money owed to District for shutdown help

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Congress

House investigation into Coast Guard harassment policies turns up whistleblower retaliation, lack of accountability

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