Federal unions attempt to help furloughed federal workers by seeking TSP loan options

Unions want more TSP loan options for furloughed feds

Article Excerpt: "...Employee unions are pressing the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to give employees more options to borrow against their Thrift Savings Plan accounts while employees remain vulnerable to furloughs...."

Resource: www.federaltimes.com

Budget again targets federal employee retirements

Obama’s Budget Targets COLAs, Federal Retirement Benefits

Article Excerpt: "...the result would be lower COLAs over time for federal retirees and Social Security beneficiaries...."

Resource: www.govexec.com