Jul 6, 2019

All-American Flag Act: Bill would require feds to only buy American flags made in U.S.


Bill would require feds to only buy American flags made in U.S.


'...Republican Sen. Susan Collins, of Maine, and Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, of Ohio, introduced legislation they call the “All-American Flag Act” that would require the government to buy flags produced entirely with U.S.-made materials. The flags would also have to be manufactured in the U.S...'


Reference: www.wifr.com
Tags: All-American Flag Act

Jun 8, 2019

New withdrawal options and 4 other things to watch from the TSP this year


New withdrawal options and 4 other things to watch from the TSP this year


'...New withdrawal options are first up on the to-do list for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB), the agency that administers the TSP. The new withdrawal flexibilities will be available for participants starting Sept. 15...'


Reference: federalnewsnetwork.com
Tags: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB)

May 20, 2019

Senate bill would provide financial relief to federal employees relocating for work


Senate bill would provide financial relief to federal employees relocating for work


'...The Relocation Expense Parity Act will ensure that all federal employees who qualify to have their moving costs reimbursed by the government are also repaid for the taxes owed on relocation reimbursements. “Straddling our loyal public employees with part of the cost of their employment-related relocation is not just wrong, it’s also a disservice to our workforce,” said Sen. Warner...'


Reference: augustafreepress.com
Tags: Relocation Expense Parity Act,