Pay & Benefits
Pay and Benefits Roundup
A look at the most recent legislative proposals targeting federal compensation.
Defense
Budget debate pits military retiree interests against those in active duty, analysts warn
Personnel costs are the '600-pound gorilla,' CSBA president says.
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Lawmakers insert federal pension provisions in highway bill
Major legislation incorporates measures that would increase the amount feds and lawmakers contribute to retirement benefits.
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TSP Roth option a step closer
Draft rules provide more details on new federal retirement savings component, slated for launch this year.
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House panel votes to increase amount feds contribute to pensions
The bill, which also asks lawmakers to chip in more for retirement benefits, heads to the floor.
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Payroll conferees debate federal pay freeze
Democrats resist linking congressional and federal salary freezes.
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Senators express frustration over OPM backlog of retirement claims
In letter to OMB, three lawmakers from Virginia and Maryland seek new safeguard procedures.
Defense
Defense must increase availability and awareness of child care, GAO says
Department is addressing space issues and stepping up outreach.
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Employee groups assail proposal to increase pension contributions
House committee will mark up bill Tuesday requiring feds to contribute a total of 1.5 percent to their defined benefit plans over three years beginning in 2013.
Management
Survey says only 2.3 percent of college students want federal jobs
Government should overhaul its pay system to help generate more interest in vacancies, nonprofit says.
Defense
Buyouts, early outs could be part of Army plan to cut 80,000 soldiers and officers
Service may use authority granted in recent law, National Journal reports.
Defense
Top generals, admirals can make more in retirement than on active duty, report shows
USA Today identifies pension boon from 2007 law.
Defense
White House announces veterans hiring initiatives
New jobs at Interior could become permanent as 40 percent of the department's current workforce is slated to retire by 2016.
Pay & Benefits
Bill would prohibit step increases for feds through 2012
Federal pay takes another hit in legislation aimed at improving transparency within the annual budget process.
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Life Insurance Options
A look at choices beyond basic coverage for federal employees.
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All Thrift Savings Plan funds post positive returns in January
TSP finishes out month in the black.
Defense
Military danger pay now calculated by the day, not the month
Change is part of the Defense authorization act.
Defense
Joint Chiefs chairman pushes BRAC
Dempsey says some Defense savings must come from infrastructure.
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Senate Republicans call for two-year pay freeze extension
Bill also would reduce the federal workforce by 5 percent through attrition.
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