Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Nigerian woman sentenced for scamming Social Security Administration and FEMA out of nearly a million dollars

Nigerian woman sentenced for scamming Social Security Administration and FEMA out of nearly a million dollars

Snippet of Article: "...ATLANTA - Ivie Shevon Sajere has been sentenced for her role in a conspiracy that defrauded the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) out of nearly $1,000,000. The conspiracy involved the false filing of thousands of online applications for SSA retirement benefits and FEMA disaster benefits using stolen personal information. “This was a massive fraud that impacted two government agencies and harmed thousands of victims across the country whose identities were stolen..."

Source: www.justice.gov

Social Security Administration

Monday, April 25, 2022

SSA: What Every Woman Should Know About Social Security

SA: What Every Woman Should Know About Social Security

Snippet of Article: "...What Social Security means to you. Social Security provides benefits and financial protection for women. Nearly 55 percent of the people receiving Social Security benefits are women. ..."

Source: www.ssa.gov

SSA: What Every Woman Should Know About Social Security, Social Security Publications,

Wednesday, April 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

Snippet of Article: "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 to know: • The law establishes the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB)..."

Source: NPMHU LOcal 317

Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB)

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

White House seeks to resume enforcing federal employee vaccine mandate

White House seeks to resume enforcing federal employee vaccine mandate

Snippet of Article: "...A 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel on Thursday reinstated President Joe Biden's executive order mandating that federal civilian employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. The White House ..."

Source: www.reuters.com


Saturday, April 9, 2022

Postal Inspection Service Scores Big With Assist! 'Secret Service agents in Biden detail reportedly part of bribery scheme'

Secret Service agents in Biden detail reportedly part of bribery scheme

Snippet of Article: "...The stunning plot was detected by chance when someone assaulted a mail carrier and building residents told a US postal inspector they should consult with Taherzadeh and Ali. The postal inspector grew suspicious and informed the DHS Inspector General’s Office, which in turn alerted the FBI..."

Source: postalemployee.us


Thursday, April 7, 2022

Postal Service Reform Act Signed by President -- Step Forward for Postal Workers

Postal Service Reform Act Signed by President -- Step Forward for Postal Workers

Snippet of Article: "...will bring the Postal Service a step closer to fiscal stability and ensure greater security for the tens of thousands of Mailhandlers, who are members of LIUNA’s sister union, the National Postal Mail Handlers Union (NPMHU). The successful passage of this critical legislation..."

Source: npmhu317.blogspot.com

Postal Service Reform Act Signed by President

Sunday, March 20, 2022

COLA Watch: 2023 COLA: FERS / CSRS, Social Security | Federal Retirees

COLA Watch: 2023 COLA: FERS / CSRS, Social Security | Federal Retirees

Snippet of Article: "...The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) increased 8.6 percent over the last 12 months to an index level of 278.943 (1982-84=100), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For the month of February, the index rose 1.0 percent prior to seasonal adjustment..."

Source: www.myfederalretirement.com

CPI-W, 2023 Federal Retiree COLA, COLA 2023,

Thursday, March 10, 2022

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

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

Snippet of Article: "...the bill passed with overwhelming support in the House of Representatives by a vote of 342-92 on February 8. The Senate followed suit, and passed it on March 8, with 79 Senators voting in favor of it. The Postal Service Reform Act repeals the burdensome 2006 mandate for the USPS to prefund its retiree healthcare benefits..."

Source: National Postal Mail Handlers Union Local 317

Postal News, Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, H.R. 3076,

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Mailbox and Postal Blue Box Users: Check Washing Crime Reduction

Mailbox and Postal Blue Box Users: Check Washing Crime Reduction

Snippet of Article: "...One of the easiest means of doing so is to use pens with more secure inks. The makers of pens advertise these inks in various terms. Some call the inks secure inks, fraud reducing inks and archival quality inks. Basically these inks soak into the paper better than many inks and resist most solvents..."

Source: NPMHU Local 317

Check Washing, Mailbox Crime,Crime,Fraud Prevention Gel Pen,

Sunday, February 6, 2022

Many Americans Are Still Struggling to Access Social Security Benefits

Many Americans Are Still Struggling to Access Social Security Benefits

Snippet of Article: "...“For millions of people who retire each year, you should be able to apply for Social Security benefits without needing to go to a Social Security office...However, a report this week shows that Social Security recipients are still struggling to access their benefits."

Source: nationalinterest.org


Relief fund for immigrants ‘falls far short of need.’ Try again, advocates tell governor, lawmakers.

Relief fund for immigrants ‘falls far short of need.’ Try again, advocates tell governor, lawmakers.

Snippet of Article: "...immigration activists criticized the size of the $40 million federal fund because there are 460,000 undocumented residents..."

Source: www.msn.com

Where is our tax money going? Why are taxes so high?, Why social security pensions so tiny for retired americans?

Leaked text suggests possible US-Russia missile arrangement over Ukraine

Leaked text suggests possible US-Russia missile arrangement over Ukraine

Snippet of Article: "...The United States could be willing to enter into an agreement with Russia to ease tensions over missile deployments in Europe if Moscow steps back from the brink in Ukraine, according to a leaked document published in a Spanish newspaper on Wednesday. ..."

Source: www.armytimes.com


Thursday, February 3, 2022

In honor of Black History Month, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled a Black heritage stamp honoring Edmonia Lewis

In honor of Black History Month, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled a Black heritage stamp honoring Edmonia Lewis

Snippet of Article: "...The stamp’s artist, Alexander Bostic is a national award-winning realist painter, and he’s a professor at Mississippi State University. He has been painting since he was seven years old. When the USPS called him about creating the stamp, he knew it would be a long process, about six months, but he was excited. "It's a big honor,” he said. “I have done stamps for other countries, but this is the first time I've done one for the United States."..."

Source: www.wtva.com


Biden officials are trying to stop the Postal Service from spending $11.3 billion on gas-powered trucks, citing pollution and climate change

Biden officials are trying to stop the Postal Service from spending $11.3 billion on gas-powered trucks, citing pollution and climate change

Snippet of Article: "...In a statement provided to Insider, the Postal Service said: "While we can understand why some who are not responsible for the financial sustainability of the Postal Service might prefer that we acquire more electric vehicles, the law requires us to be self-sufficient." "The Postal Service is certainly willing to accelerate the pace of electrification of our delivery fleet if a solution can be found to do so that is not financially detrimental,″ it continued. ..."

Source: www.businessinsider.com


Saturday, January 29, 2022

What is The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)? A U.S. Government Agency ...

What is The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation(PBGC)? A U.S. Government Agency

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is a U.S. Government Agency that claims they protect retirement security and the retirement income for 33 million+ U.S. workers and retirees in private sector defined benefit pension plans. They have been in the news lately for being a federal agency creating a rule to keep records on employees who seek medical exemptions from the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The Daily Signal recently reported, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.’s notice on the Federal Register was placed by Hilary Duke, the agency’s assistant general counsel for regulatory affairs. The PBGC listed the notice as: Date: 01/28/22 Proposed Submission of Information Collection for OMB Review; Comment Request; Medical Exception Request and the Federal Register listed the Public Comment and Recommendations notice as Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations [Reference: Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 19 / Friday, January 28, 2022 / Notices]

Source: The Federal News Group

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

25 Federal Agencies Tracking Employees With Religious Exemption Requests

25 Federal Agencies Tracking Employees With Religious Exemption Requests

Snippet of Article: "...At least 25 federal agencies have implemented a system to track religious exemption requests for mandated vaccines, according to a review of Federal Register notices by The Epoch Times. The agencies include the departments of Justice, Health and Human Services, ..."

Source: www.theepochtimes.com


Biden Administration Still Isn’t Enforcing a Vaccine Mandate for Federal Employees

Biden Administration Still Isn’t Enforcing a Vaccine Mandate for Federal Employees

Snippet of Article: "...“Biden Balks at Enforcing Coronavirus-Vaccine Mandate for Federal Employees.”..."

Source: www.nationalreview.com


Thursday, January 27, 2022

Census: Older Voters Are Largest Segment of Registered Voters; Democrat Registered Voters Are Largest Party Segment

What the 2020 electorate looked like by party, race and ethnicity, age, education and religion

Snippet of Article: "...The U.S. electorate is aging: 52% of registered voters are ages 50 and older, up from 41% in 1996. ..."

Source: www.pewresearch.org


Federal and local government employment stats

Federal and local government employment stats

Snippet of Article: "...shows us the total number of U.S. federal government employees over time. Take a minute to examine the graph… For one thing, it sure is spikey. The highest level was during World War II..."

Source: stlouisfed.org


Saturday, January 22, 2022

Federal employees will start earning $15 hourly minimum wage by end of January

Federal employees will start earning $15 hourly minimum wage by end of January

Snippet of Article: "...memo provided guidance to agency leaders for adjusting pay rates to at least a $15 hourly rate for federal employees stationed in the United States. An estimated 67,000 employees across the 2.2 million federal civilian workforce will be affected by the policy changes, OPM said. ..."

Source: www.cnn.com

minimum wage for federal employees

Federal judge blocks 'enforcement' of federal employee vaccine mandate nationwide

Federal judge blocks 'enforcement' of federal employee vaccine mandate nationwide

Snippet of Article: "...federal judge on Friday blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a vaccine mandate for federal employees, dealing another blow to President Joe..."

Source: www.cnn.com

Biden Mandatory Vaccine Mandates,vaccine mandate,

Thursday, January 20, 2022

How do i get my OPM Retirement 1099-R Tax Form Right Now?

How do i get my OPM Retirement 1099-R Tax Form?

2021 1099-R Snippet of Article: "It's tax time! As a Federal Retiree OPM makes it quick and easy to get your 1099-R for your 2021 year tax filing. To view, download, print, or request by mail your annual 1099-R tax form..."

Source: Federal Retirement | News for the Federal Retiree

1099-R Tax Form for Federal and Postal Retirees (2021), 1099R,

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Order your Forever Stamps Directly From the United States Postal Service; Different Designs

Order your Forever Stamps Directly From the United States Postal Service

Snippet of Article: Save time and gas money by ordering your daily use First Class Forever Stamps directly from the United States Postal Service. It's fast and easy. Did you know you can get your beautiful Federal Duck Stamps from the USPS as well?

Source: United States Postal Service Store

United States Postal Service Store

Friday, January 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/