Nov 29, 2022

How ATF Ballistic Database Helps Texas Police Solve Gun Violence Cases


How ATF Ballistic Database Helps Texas Police Solve Gun Violence Cases


'...with its specific firing pin impression, scrapes and ejector mark invisible to the naked eye — match other cases. An in-house technician then reviews computer-generated matches, and their analysis is double-checked by technicians at a lab in Alabama, he said. Sorrells said about 10% of NIBIN entries nationwide result in a lead. His team reviews about 50 NIBIN leads a week and on average about 10 are viable, he said. Those leads are relayed to local law enforcement or investigated by federal agents. ...'


Reference: www.officer.com
Tags: ATF, Ballistic Database, Forensics, Firearms Identification, 2nd Amendment,

Nov 26, 2022

Beware Federal Employees: Mandatory Medicare First Step to Eliminating FEHB Coverage for Retirees?


Beware Federal Employees: Mandatory Medicare First Step to Eliminating FEHB Coverage for Retirees?


'...Postal reform legislation may impact the rest of the federal workforce by changing Medicare eligibility and increasing FEHB costs...As is often the case in Congressional bills, the bill’s title does not reveal the real impact of the proposal. In this case, “Postal reform” legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives. The title is accurate but the real impact may be the potential to increase health care premiums for federal employees and retirees enrolled in Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) plans. The legislation could also turn out to be the first step in removing federal retirees from the FEHB..'


Reference: www.fedsmith.com
Tags: Medicare , FEHB Coverage for Retirees, Mandatory Medicare,USPS retirement,Federal Retirement,Retirement,

Nov 23, 2022

Biden and Mayorkas can't escape blame for migrant crisis by scapegoating their border czar


Biden and Mayorkas can't escape blame for migrant crisis by scapegoating their border czar


'Chris Magnus, President Joe Biden’s border chief, resigned Saturday, ending a standoff with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who’d threatened to fire Magnus if he didn’t step down. ...'


Reference: nypost.com
Tags: Biden Border Invasion, Mayorkas Complete Failure, Foreign Invasion of U.S. Southern Border Caused by Harris and , Enemies of the State, Biden and Mayorkas, Threats to America, Trojan Horses in U.S. Government, Destruction of America,

Nov 20, 2022

Why Retiring Now Won’t Help You Cash In on the 2023 COLA


Why Retiring Now Won’t Help You Cash In on the 2023 COLA


'...Federal employees planning to retire soon may be salivating at the thought of getting an 8.7% increase in their annuity payments next year. This sounds even more appealing as the 2023 COLA is the largest in about 40 years. Add in that 2023 federal pay raise is likely to be 4.6%, and an 8.7% increase in retirement income sounds very good. However, before you retire at the end of 2022 and...'


Reference: www.fedsmith.com
Tags: COLA vs Federal Retirement,CSRS vs FERS,

Nov 17, 2022

Will Justice Win? Biden Alleged to be directly involved in business dealings with son Hunter Biden


Biden Alleged to be directly involved in business dealings with son Hunter Biden


'Republican Reps. James Comer and Jim Jordan alleged at a press conference Thursday that President Biden was actively involved in overseas business dealings involving his son Hunter. Comer, citing whistleblowers, asserted that the Biden family "flourished and became millionaires by simply offering access to the family." The representatives alleged that Hunter Biden and Joe Biden participated in "waste, fraud, and abuse" in international business dealings. The Republicans are releasing a report Thursday outlining their findings. "This is an investigation of Joe Biden," Comer said. ...'


Reference: www.foxnews.com
Tags: National Security Compromise, Investigation into President Biden Alleged Collusion with Hunter Biden Deals, Joe Biden is the Big Guy, FBI Alleged Political Bias, Is the FBI compromised,

Joe Biden says 'he's the only one who can beat Trump and is running for a second term'


Joe Biden says 'he's the only one who can beat Trump and is running for a second term'


'Biden reportedly doesn't think anyone in the Democratic party is fit to beat Donald Trump... '


Reference: www.gbnews.uk
Tags: The Big Guy,Trump 2024,Biden 2024,

Donald Trump announces 2024 presidential run to make US ‘great and glorious again’


Donald Trump announces 2024 presidential run to make US ‘great and glorious again’


'“In order to make America great and glorious again, I am tonight announcing my candidacy for president of the United States.” Moments before his remarks, the 45th president filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission confirming his candidacy. “I will ensure that Joe Biden does not receive four more years...'


Reference: nypost.com
Tags: Trump 2024

Nov 16, 2022

Hiding Hunter to Protect the 'Big Guy' -- AG Garland taking hands-off approach to Hunter Biden Laptop


AG Garland taking hands-off approach to Hunter Biden Laptop


'...Attorney General Merrick Garland and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco are taking a hands-off approach in the Hunter Biden investigation...a growing frustration that it is taking so long for a decision to be made in Delaware on whether to bring charges against Hunter Biden. '


Reference: www.foxnews.com
Tags: Destruction of America, Attorney General Merrick Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco,Poor leadership examples,America Haters, Hunter Biden Protected by Democrats, Laptop (Hunter Biden),

Nov 4, 2022

Oct 30, 2022

Nancy Pelosi dice que está 'traumatizada' por el ataque


Nancy Pelosi dice que está 'traumatizada' por el ataque


'El apoyo al proyecto de ley de gastos Manchin-Schumer podría ser el golpe mortal para los 5 demócratas de la Cámara más vulnerables. ...La protección y seguridad de los legisladores estadounidenses ha sido objeto de escrutinio con el ataque, que se produce antes de las elecciones intermedias del 8 de noviembre.'


Reference: www.elpalco.com.sv
Tags: de las elecciones intermedias del 8 de noviembre

Oct 29, 2022

The Guarantee Clause and Outright Dereliction of Duty by Commander in Chief Biden


The Guarantee Clause and Outright Dereliction of Duty by Commander in Chief Biden


'The Guarantee Clause requires the United States to guarantee to the states a republican form of government, and provide protection from foreign invasion and domestic violence. ...because protection against invasion or domestic violence is normally available only from Congress and the President, the structure of this section suggests that the political branches have at least the primary duty to carry out its obligations.'


Reference: constitutioncenter.org
Tags: Foreign Invasion of U.S. Borders and States, Dereliction of Duty by Commander in Chief (2023),Biden/Harris Border Legacy,Article IV Section 4,

Oct 26, 2022

Office of Personnel Management hack $63M settlement approved by federal judge


Office of Personnel Management hack $63M settlement approved by federal judge

From the article: "...Following the final fairness hearing, prospective participants will still have until Dec. 23 to join the lawsuit, after which the validity of each claim will be assessed. Assuming there are no appeals, payouts to claimants are expected to take place in the first or second quarter of next year. Under terms of the settlement, each claimant is entitled to a minimum of $700 per claim, up to a maximum of $10,000 per claim. ...Following the breach, OPM contracted with credit monitoring company ID Experts to provide monitoring services to victims of the breach. ...For more information on the settlement or the claims process, please visit www.opmdatabreach.com, which is the website was established consistent with the terms of the settlement agreement. "


Article Reference: www.fedscoop.com
OPM Hack 2015


Oct 21, 2022

Arizona rejects Biden order to remove shipping containers on border


Arizona rejects Biden order to remove shipping containers on border


'Arizona is balking at a White House demand to remove shipping containers the state’s Republican governor ordered double-stacked along the Mexico border because they were not cleared for use on federal land. The US Bureau of Reclamation informed state officials last week that using the containers to plug gaps in the border wall near Yuma violates federal law...'


Reference: nypost.com
Tags: border crisis 2022,Biden Legacy,Harris Legacy, Foreign Invasion of U.S. Borders (2022),

Opening Border Wider: Biden demands Arizona remove shipping containers in gaps along border


Biden administration demands Arizona remove shipping containers in gaps along border


'The Biden administration on Friday demanded that Arizona remove several dozen shipping containers that the state placed...The bureau requested that the state remove the 80 shipping containers on its lands near Morelos Dam and another 42 containers on tribal lands, as well as halt the addition of new containers to federal or Indian trust lands.'


Reference: news.yahoo.com
Tags: Biden Open Border Policy, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Anti-Border Protection Government Agencies, Biased Government Agencies, Government Agencies Favoring an Open U.S. Border,

Oct 13, 2022

Money May Not Be Federal Workers' Main Motive For Quitting


Money May Not Be Federal Workers' Main Motive For Quitting


'...why people quit their jobs in 2021. The main drivers, according to Pew, were lack of respect at work, no opportunities for growth, and undesirable pay. The 2021 Merit Principles Survey asked federal employees about the three issues Pew identified as well as respondents’ intentions regarding quitting their jobs. ...'


Reference:
Tags: Federal Retirement, Quitting Federal Employment,

Oct 11, 2022

Republican attorneys general must immediately raid the likes of Black Lives Matter, Planned Parenthood, and George Soros


Republican attorneys general must immediately raid the likes of Black Lives Matter, Planned Parenthood, and George Soros


'“We have twenty-seven Republican attorney generals right now that need to be authorizing raids against all the RICO operations of the criminals in the Democrat Party.”...They raid Donald Trump's home. Well, why don't you go raid BLM for burning down a billion dollars worth of property in the summer of 2020? They raid Donald Trump, why don't you go raid Planned Parenthood for all of their, let's just say, very revealing crimes that was revealed five or six years ago on camera. They raid Donald Trump. Why does George Soros get away with everything he's doing funding attorney generals offices?'


Reference:
Tags: www.mediamatters.org

Oct 10, 2022

Federal employees will pay 8.7% more, on average, toward 2023 health premiums


Health Insurance Rates for Feds Increase Higher Than Fed COLA Rate Will Be

Federal employees will pay 8.7% more, on average, toward 2023 health premiums


'...Participants in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) will see a significantly larger increase to their health premium costs in 2023, compared with the last few years. ...'


Reference: federalnewsnetwork.com
Tags: Health Insurance, FEHBP, Out-of-control Federal Health Insurance Prices, Destruction of Federal Retirees,

Oct 6, 2022

How do you destroy people making less than $50,000/year on Social Security and Other Low Wage Working Class Caste Positions


Biden-Flation Eats Away An Entire Month of Americans’ Paychecks and It’s Not Going Away


'It is shocking how many Americans are losing ground every month...Americans are facing the steepest pay cut in 25 years, according to a new report by the Dallas Federal Reserve.'...they are skipping meals. They’re dipping into their savings. Seventy percent say they’re looking for extra work to find a way to somehow make ends meet. “We’ve got a lot of Americans who decided to delay their own retirement because they don’t know how to make it in Joe Biden’s very cruel economy. The president is doing nothing about reducing those crushing prices.”


Reference: house.gov
Tags: destruction of the middle class,Destruction of the elderly,Inflation,Biden Legacy,


Oct 4, 2022

BELOW AVERAGE JOE Inside Biden’s seven biggest gaffes and failures from falling up stairs of Air Force One to weakness on world stage


BELOW AVERAGE JOE Inside Biden’s seven biggest gaffes and failures from falling up stairs of Air Force One to weakness on world stage


Polling paints a grim picture for the Biden administration as 62 percent disapprove of the president’s handling of the economy, while 69 percent say the White House’s Covid messaging has been confusing. And, US party preferences appear to have shifted...


Reference: www.thesun.co.uk
Tags: Joe Biden

Biden Saved from Embarrassment | Citizen Declines Biden Push-up Challenge


Video | Biden Calls Iowa Man 'Damn Liar,' Issues Push-Up Challenge


'...Joe Biden called an Iowa voter a “damn liar” and challenged him to a push-up competition Thursday in New Hampton, Iowa, after the man accused Biden of improper dealings with Ukraine. ...'


Reference: www.bloomberg.com
Tags: Biden the Push-Up King, Joe Biden Super-Athlete - Just ask him,

Joe Biden Mocked for Saying He Was 'Raised in the Puerto Rican Community'


Joe Biden Mocked for Saying He Was 'Raised in the Puerto Rican Community'


'...American Radio personality Chris Stigall also reposted a clip of Biden's comment, writing "I didn't know Corn Pop was Puerto Rican."...The name "Corn Pop" is in reference to a story that Biden had been continuously mocked for in the past, in which the president supposedly fought off a gang leader in Wilmington, Delaware, named Corn Pop after Biden broke the rules at an all-black pool.'


Reference: www.newsweek.com
Tags: Biden Legacy, Biden Quotes, Puerto Rico, Joe Biden the Fighter (fought off a gang leader),

Sep 27, 2022

Republicans have an opportunity to force Biden’s hand on border security


Republicans have an opportunity to force Biden’s hand on border security


'The ingenious plan of former Trump adviser Stephen Miller is for Republicans to focus attention on Biden’s border crisis by refusing to pass the bill without an amendment to deal with the invasion at the southern border. They also must ensure the continuing resolution expires by February so an incoming Republican majority will not be handcuffed next year'


Reference:
Tags: Republicans have an opportunity to force Biden’s hand on border security

Sep 26, 2022

The Unhappy Forgotten Voters: New Social Security Recipients Will Determine the 2022 and 2024 Elections


What age group votes more?


'...Voter turnout also increased as age, educational attainment and income increased. Voter turnout was highest among those ages 65 to 74 at 76.0%, while the percentage was lowest among those ages 18 to 24 at 51.4%...'


Reference: www.census.gov
Tags: Destruction of Social Security, What age group votes more?, Who Really Determines Election Results, Social Security Recipients are the Largest Voting Block in the U.S.,

Sep 12, 2022

2023 COLA and the Long Expected Federal Retirement Tsunami


2023 COLA and the Long Expected Federal Retirement Tsunami


'With a significant differential between a COLA and pay raise in 2022 and 2023, many federal employees are likely to retire. Here is why. ...this is a good time to retire, there could be a retirement exodus. Most of these 325,000 can retire when they decide to leave. 100% more than when tsunami first predicted. ...Why Projections May Not be Accurate'


Reference: www.fedsmith.com


Sep 6, 2022

Joe Biden’s divide & clunker approach


Joe Biden’s divide & clunker approach


'In tone and substance, the speech was the polar opposite of Biden’s inaugural address just 20 months ago. Then he pledged to bring the country together, using “unity” or similar words 15 times, as in this sequence: “My whole soul is in this: bringing America together, uniting our people, and uniting our nation.” ...'


Reference: nypost.com
Tags: Joe Biden's Best Attempt at a Unifying Speech (FAIL), Ineffective Orator Examples, Biden Legacy,


Sep 2, 2022

US jobs growth slows in August | The world's biggest economy continues to shrink.


US jobs growth slows in August


'...US employers added 315,000 new jobs in August, far fewer than in July, as fears rise that the labour market is heading for a slowdown. The jobless rate rose to 3.7% from 3.5%, according to the figures from the US Labor Department....'


Reference: www.bbc.com
Tags: US jobs growth slows


Aug 29, 2022

George Soros’ reality-defying bid to justify funding pro-crime DAs


George Soros’ reality-defying bid to justify funding pro-crime DAs


'Billionaire George Soros claimed the policies by the soft-on-crime district attorneys he supported are "popular." ...Billionaire George Soros, who’s funneled millions to district-attorney candidates that promise to keep criminals out of prison...He sees policing as something harmful that needs to be addressed. ...lawbreakers pay no price for their actions.'


Reference: nypost.com
Tags: George Soros, U.S.A. Hating Billionaires,Biden Legacy,Harris Legacy,Destruction of America,

Aug 18, 2022

January 2023 Federal Employee Pay Raise Update


Presidential Letter Likely Next Step Toward 4.6 Percent Fed Pay Raise


'...That letter in almost all cases has repeated the raise proposal the President originally made in the early-year budget message to Congress—in this case for 4.6 percent....'


Reference: www.fedweek.com
Tags: January 2023 Federal Employee Pay Raise Update


Aug 9, 2022

Marco Rubio Fires Warning to Biden Over Trump Mar-a-Lago Raid


Marco Rubio Fires Warning to Biden Over Trump Mar-a-Lago Raid


'...Trump said the search at his home amounted to "prosecutorial misconduct," that "such an assault could only take place in broken, Third-World Countries" and the U.S. is now "corrupt at a level not seen before." "I'm telling you, you're playing with fire," Rubio said. "This is dangerous, because someone else will be in power one day, and now you have created the precedent for them to do this back to you. ...'


Reference: www.newsweek.com
Tags: Department of Justice, Alleged Rogue Federal Agencies, CIA,FBI,National Archives Alleged Partisan Politics,

Jul 17, 2022

Social Security: Estimate for 2023 COLA Pushes Into Double Digits After Latest Inflation Report


Social Security: Estimate for 2023 COLA Pushes Into Double Digits After Latest Inflation Report


'...If that happens, it will be the first time the COLA has reached double digits since it hit 11.2% in 1982, according to the Social Security Administration. This year’s COLA of 5.9% is the highest since 1981. As recently as last year the COLA was only 1.3%. If inflation runs “hot” — or higher than the recent average — the 2023 COLA could be 11.4%, said Mary Johnson, the Senior Citizens League’s Social Security and Medicare policy analyst. That would be the second-highest COLA since the SSA began ...'


Reference:
Tags: Social Security, COLA 2023,


Jun 29, 2022

Immigration crisis: Illegal border crossings into US hit record highs


Immigration crisis: Illegal border crossings into US hit record highs


'...Border authorities registered more than 239,000 encounters in May, as a growing number of migrants from Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua, as well as Russia and Ukraine, sought to enter the country...'


Reference: english.elpais.com
Tags: Illegal Immigration,border crisis 2022,Biden Legacy,


Apr 13, 2022

Health benefits -- New law creates Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program for employees, others


Health benefits -- New law creates Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program for employees, others


'...The Postal Service reform legislation that President Biden signed into law on April 6 will involve changes to employees’ health and retirement benefits. USPS understands that employees have many questions, so here are a few things...'


Reference: NPMHU Local 317
Tags: Postal Service reform legislation, Biden Legacy, Health Benefits, Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB),


Apr 12, 2022

Social Security Telephone Problems Affecting Customer Service


Social Security Telephone Problems Affecting Customer Service


'...Unfortunately, you may get a busy signal or unintentionally disconnected from your call while you are speaking with or are on hold for a representative...'


Reference: www.ssa.gov
Tags:


Mar 20, 2022

Disclosures Show Dr. Fauci’s Household Made $1.7 Million In 2020, Including Income, Royalties, Travel Perks And Investment Gains


Disclosures Show Dr. Fauci’s Household Made $1.7 Million In 2020, Including Income, Royalties, Travel Perks And Investment Gains


'...The financial disclosures contain a wealth of previously unknown information. For example, the Fauci household’s net worth exceeds $10.4 million...'


Reference: www.forbes.com
Tags: Dr. Fauci


Mar 10, 2022

Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, H.R. 3076 Passes Senate


Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, H.R. 3076 Passes Senate


'...The Postal Service Reform Act repeals the burdensome 2006 mandate for the USPS to prefund its retiree healthcare benefits and aligns retiree healthcare with the best practices in the private sector that lower premiums for NPMHU members and our fellow postal employees as well as safeguarding benefits. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the legislation will save the federal government over $1.5 billion over the next ten years. ...'


Reference: npmhu317.blogspot.com
Tags: Postal News,Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, H.R. 3076,


Feb 11, 2022

Biden to propose 4.6 percent pay raise for federal employees, the biggest hike in 20 years


The forgotten aging population. If you have already served your purpose you are useless in the eyes of the Biden administration. Postal service, federal retirees and everyone on social security left out of Biden monetary increases as inflation takes a heavy toll and erodes what little they have to survive on.

Biden to propose 4.6 percent pay raise for federal employees, the biggest hike in 20 years


'...WASHINGTON — Federal employees and military service members would receive average raises of 4.6 percent next January under...'


Reference: www.msn.com
Tags: The forgotten many, Social Security, Destruction of the elderly, Creating more inflation,


Feb 6, 2022

Black and Brown federal contract workers get pay raises, thanks to Biden executive order


Black and Brown federal contract workers get pay raises, thanks to Biden executive order


'...Black and Brown employees of federal contractors are expected to see as much as $3,500 per year in pay increases due to a Biden Administration executive order that took effect on Sunday. Many federal contractors who...'


Reference: yahoo.com
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Feb 3, 2022

$15 Increase! Amazon is raising the price of Prime to $139 per year


Amazon is raising the price of Prime to $139 per year


'...The company can't blame the hike on financial hardship, at least. Amazon's net profit jumped nearly 57 percent in 2021 to $33.4 billion — the lingering COVID-19 pandemic has been good for Amazon's core shopping business....'


Reference: yahoo.com
Tags:


Jan 14, 2022

No More Surprise Medical Bills: 5 Things To Know about the No Surprises Act Taking Effect


  No More Surprise Medical Bills: 5 Things To Know about the No Surprises Act Taking Effect in 2022

New Year. New Law. Beginning January 1, 2022, new federal protections will shield millions of consumers from surprise medical bills. Surprise medical bills – unexpected bills from an out-of-network provider, out-of-network facility or out-of-network air ambulance provider – is common among those with private insurance. Nearly one in five patients who go to the emergency room, have an elective surgery, or give birth in a hospital receive surprise bills, with average costs ranging from $750 to $2,600 per episode. Learn about how the No Surprises Act can protect you from surprise medical billing. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Reference: https://www.hhs.gov/



Jan 13, 2022

Federal Employees' Retirement System: Summary of Recent Trends (Updated Jan. 10, 2020)


Federal Employees' Retirement System: Summary of Recent Trends (Updated Jan. 10, 2020)


'...This report describes recent trends in the characteristics of annuitants and current employees covered by the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) as well as the financial status of the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund (CSRDF). ...'


Reference: www.everycrsreport.com
Tags: Federal employee stats