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OPM expands benefits for feds affected by Sandy
Special eligibility will ease restrictions, expedite processes.
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Union matches donations to federal Sandy victims
NTEU will give up to $25,000 to FEEA.
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Protecting federal pay and benefits remains top priority for union
AFGE will maintain vigilance over proposals to reduce feds’ compensation as fiscal cliff looms.
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Federal employee groups laud Obama victory, seek to end pay freeze
Leaders say elections show Americans reject negative view of government and its employees.
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Retirement backlog is down 39 percent since January
OPM processed more than 12,000 claims in October.
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OPM director allows disaster relief fundraisers for Sandy
Move permits solicitation for charitable donations outside of the Combined Federal Campaign.
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More than 100 former lawmakers receiving six-figure pensions
Some retired legislators earn more now than they would in Congress.
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OPM to post videos, webcasts to help feds with open season benefits choices
The materials cover health care plans, flexible spending accounts and more.
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Some postal workers are getting a raise
Career employees represented by largest postal union will receive 1 percent pay raise, effective Nov. 17.
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Think tank recommends ways to rein in military pay, benefits
New report suggests limiting pay raises, increasing retirees’ health care contributions and changing pension system.
Oversight
Maryland lawmakers urge Treasury to halt relocation of 450 jobs
Plan would move FMS employees out of the area.
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Thrift Savings Plan funds make few, if any, gains in October
Three basic funds post tiny increases and two fall into the red.
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Thrift Savings Plan closed for Hurricane Sandy, along with the financial markets
Transactions and transfers delayed until Oct. 31.
Management
Funds roll in for feds hit by Hurricane Sandy
Nonprofit hopes to have additional $35,000 for grants in next few days.
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Government lacks coherent policy for religious time off, report finds
Revised guidance recommended for religious observances.
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Retirement checks unaffected by Sandy
OPM says storm has not interrupted claims processing, checks.
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Feds won’t miss a paycheck because of Sandy
Hurricane has not disrupted federal payroll operations, officials say.
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Social Security Administration: Call or go online for services
Agency offices up and down East Coast are closed Monday because of Hurricane Sandy.
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Unnamed top USPS official’s compensation exceeds legal limit, IG says
Postal Service at odds with IG over maximum compensation rules.
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