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USPS commits to rerouting Reno-area mail despite bipartisan pushback
Under the plan, all mail from the Reno area will pass through Sacramento before reaching its destination — even from one side of the city to the other.
By Gabe Stern
TSA achieved historic pay raises, needs budget to keep them
TSA officers aren’t automatically given the governmentwide annual raise proposed by the president.
New Tricare contracts to start next January, promising better care
New Tricare contracts aim to improve access to health care, clinical quality and patient safety, as well as increase military readiness.
By Karen Jowers
Federal union wary of Social Security’s latest return-to-office order
The union said future decisions about telework policies must “based on facts, and not on fear or politics.”
Lawmakers make an early pitch for 7.4% federal pay raise
Though Congress has put forward its own pay pitch, it has routinely been up to the White House to set the final number.
Biden moves to help federal workers on anniversary of pay equity law
OPM is issuing a final rule to bar the government from considering a person’s current or past pay when determining their salary for federal jobs.
How much will my CSRS pension affect my Social Security benefit?
The amount of the reduction depends on your years of Social Security-covered service.
By Reg Jones
Pentagon can boost pay for separated families to $400 — but hasn’t
Despite Congress authorizing the increase, the Pentagon is treating it as optional amid an ongoing compensation study.
Veterans Health Administration HR staff to see 15% pay hike this week
The department is continuing to look for ways to reduce how long it takes to get employees onboarded and keep turnover at bay.
How does the 2024 leap year impact federal employee pay?
Normally, there are 26 pay periods in a calendar year, though 2023 was unique and had 27.
Biden’s State of the Union address to Congress set for March 7
The speech is scheduled for after a pair of critical deadlines to avert a government shutdown.
By Seung Min Kim