Wednesday, November 30, 2016

2017 Federal Pay Raise: An Alternative Pay Plan?

Alternative Pay Plan Submitted for Federal Employees in 2017: 1.6% Average Raise

Snippet of Article: "...How much of a pay raise will federal employees receive in 2017? As expected, President Obama has just issued an “alternative pay plan” that resolves the matter by issuing an alternative pay plan to Congress. The alternative pay plan is published in its entirety..."

Source: www.fedsmith.com

alternative pay plan (2017), 2017 Federal Pay Raise,

Monday, November 28, 2016

Free North Pole Postmark Image for Your Christmas Craft Projects


Article Title: Free North Pole Postmark Image for Your Christmas Craft Projects
Snippet of Article: "...This is a great image of the postmark to use for your holiday craft projects. Feel free to use our image of the North Pole Postmark by downloading the image. Feel free to use the postmark image on your websites as long as you link to our main postmark image site at: North Pole Postmark, giving credit. We offer our official looking, customized and free North Pole Postmark..."

Source: rocket-city.us
[tag] Federal Employee News, North Pole Postmark, Free North Pole Postmark, [/tag]

Friday, November 18, 2016

Team Trump: 10 things to know about Sen. Jeff Sessions, Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general


10 things to know about Sen. Jeff Sessions, Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general

Sen. Jeff Sessions
Snippet of Article: "...After Sessions became one of the first members of Congress to endorse Trump this February, he became an adviser on almost every major decision and policy proposal Trump made during the campaign:

–A top Sessions aide helped Trump communicate his immigration policy

–Sessions chaired Trump national security advisory committee

–Sessions advised Trump on who to choose for vice president. (Sessions was also in the running himself for the No. 2 job.)..."
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

Sen. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General, Team Trump

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

The Promises of President-Elect Donald Trump, in His Own Words


The Promises of President-Elect Donald Trump, in His Own Words

President (Elect) Donald Trump
Snippet of Article: "...'I am proposing an across-the-board income tax reduction, especially for middle-income Americans.' —Aug. 8, 2016...'I will renegotiate with Iran—right after I enable the immediate release of our American prisoners and ask Congress to impose new sanctions that stop Iran from having the ability to sponsor terrorism around the world. In fact, if I am elected, I am sure the prisoners will be released before my taking office.' —Sept. 8, 2015...'We are going to triple the number of ICE deportation officers.” —Aug. 31, 2016'..."
Source: www.bloomberg.com

Trump Legacy, Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE), Taxes for Middle Class,

California seeking exemptions from the Buy American Act

Not made in America? California bullet train officials seek exemption to buy foreign parts

Snippet of Article: "...The Federal Railroad Administration disclosed last week that the state’s High-Speed Rail Authority was seeking exemptions from the Buy American Act on more than a dozen critical train parts — including motors, gearboxes, axles, wheels, brakes, derailment mitigation devices, undercarriages and even the entire aluminum car body shells..."

Source: www.latimes.com

Buy American Act

Monday, November 7, 2016

Janet Reno, the first woman to serve as Attorney General, has died

Janet Reno Cause of Death: How Did the Former Attorney General Die?

Snippet of Article: "...Janet Reno, the first woman to serve as Attorney General, has died at the age of 78. Why did she die? Her cause of death was from complications due to Parkinson’s disease, ABC News reported. She died on Monday, her goddaughter, Gabrielle D’Alemberte announced. She spent her last days at home with family and friends..."

Source: heavy.com

Janet Reno, First Female Attorney General,

Iowa Poll: Trump Opens 7-point Lead Over Clinton; Markets Rise, Peso rises as Trump Rises in Polls

Iowa poll: Trump opens 7-point lead over Clinton

Snippet of Article: "...Donald Trump has surged to a 7-point lead over Democratic rival Hillary Clinton among Iowa voters, firmly establishing the Republican presidential nominee as the favorite to win the state’s six electoral votes on Tuesday. Trump is the top choice for 46% of Iowans who have already cast a ballot or plan to do so on Election Day..."

Source: www.usatoday.com

Friday, November 4, 2016

U.S. intel warning of possible al Qaeda attacks in U.S. Monday

U.S. intel warning of possible al Qaeda attacks in U.S. Monday

Snippet of Article: "...U.S. intelligence has alerted joint terrorism task forces that al Qaeda could be planning attacks in three states for Monday. It is believed New York, Texas and Virginia are all possible targets, though no specific locations are mentioned..."

Source: www.cbsnews.com

al Qaeda attacks, Domestic Cyberattacks,

Thursday, November 3, 2016

FBI had secret recordings of suspect talking about alleged deals Clintons made

FBI had secret recordings of suspect talking about alleged deals Clintons made

Snippet of Article: "...FBI sources told Fox News this week that an indictment is likely in the Clinton Foundation investigation that has been ongoing for more than a year..."

Source: www.businessinsider.com

Hillary Clinton, Clinton Foundation, FBI, Justice Department, State Department, Latest Presidential election update,