Government Pension Offset

Wow! Federal retirement, and protecting it, mean hard work!

From WEP/GPO repeal to getting a rational long term care insurance program, the work, pay, benefit and federal retirement issues never end.

Tom Temin Commentary

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

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Elderly couple reviews Social Security information

Congressional repeal of Social Security’s ‘evil twins’ nears finish line

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The Social Security evil twins WEP and GPO get a fresh look from Capitol Hill

Pay & Benefits

Retirement changes for former seasonal feds, higher death benefits and other bills to watch

Pay & Benefits

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

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

Retirement

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

Pay & Benefits

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

Tom Temin Commentary

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)

Reintroduced bills aim to fix hiring process, Social Security benefits for feds

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Social Security’s ‘Evil Twins’ are on House calendar for first time, for a possible first-ever vote

In today’s Federal Newscast: Social Security’s “Evil Twins” may actually get their first House vote. Federal employees are less satisfied with their pay,…

Federal Newscast

Sunlight shines on the U.S. Capitol Dome in Washington, Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Bills, amendments linger in Congress with lasting implications for feds

Part of the lengthy to-do list for legislators by the end of the year, several bills and amendments may have significant impacts for the federal workforce.

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

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House committees advanced bills to repeal Social Security offset provisions, and to require agencies to create safety plans for future public health emergencies.