Monday, November 26, 2012

Retirng Alaska Federal Employees May Cause Issues

Federal Workforce in Alaska Faces Retirement Crisis

Article Excerpt: "...“I'm sure they can fill some of those jobs, there's no doubt about it, the question is: are they going to fill most of them, are they going to fill half of them? And I don't know,“ Fried said. “The fewer they fill, those are -- could be -- potential lost jobs to the economy.”..."



Resource: ktuu.com

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Some federal lawmakers get super-pensions

1 in 6 retired lawmakers get six-figure pensions

Article Excerpt: "...These super-pensions are far more common for retired lawmakers than federal employees...."



Resource: www.federaltimes.com

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Protect federal retirement benefits

Unions and black leaders ask Cooper to protect federal retirement benefits

Article Excerpt: "...Leaders from local unions and Nashville’s black community on Thursday pressed U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper to protect federal retirement benefits amid looming talks about dealing with the country’s debt...."



Resource: www.tennessean.com