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College credit

The Senate recently approved a bill that increased the amount of money agencies can spend to repay employees’ student loans.

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Footing the bill

Readers question why they are paying for a failed TSP contract.

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Healthier and wealthier

A key House subcommittee passes legislation allowing federal retirees to pay health premiums with pre-tax dollars.

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House committee to investigate TSP system

The House Government Reform Committee will review customer service problems associated with the Thrift Savings Plan’s new automated record keeping system at a July 24 hearing, a committee spokesman said Thursday.

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Hurricane help

OPM offers a helping hand to employees hit by Hurricane Claudette.

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Appointee bonuses topped $1 million in 2002

The Bush administration awarded nearly $1.5 million in performance bonuses to political appointees in 2002, according to the Office of Personnel Management.

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Follow the leader

Pentagon leaders might follow the example set by Homeland Security Department officials when it's time to implement civil service changes.

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House approves bill protecting federal retiree drug benefit

House lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday that would ensure federal retirees retain the same prescription drug benefits federal employees have after Congress approves its Medicare prescription drug legislation.