Article Title: Postal worker bosses come to blows after name-calling, cops say
Snippet of Article: "...Two U.S. Postal Service supervisors exchanged blows at a Lehigh County facility after one called the other a "lazy b..."
Article Title: Secret Document Exposes USPS Privatization Planning
Snippet of Article: "...The document is covered by a “protective order” that prohibits its disclosure, but the Administrative Law Judge presiding over the case has ruled that the contents can be summarized and brought out from behind the veil of secrecy.
As described by the judge in his order, the document reveals that the Postal Service’s consultant ..."
Article Title: Average U.S. Mortgage Interest Rates Decline for 5th Straight Week
Snippet of Article: "...These declines are not what the market anticipated when the Fed raised the Federal funds rate in December. For now, though, sub-4-percent mortgage rates are providing a longer-than-expected opportunity for mortgage borrowers to refinance..."
Article Title: Danish Law Requires Asylum Seekers to Hand Over Valuables
Snippet of Article: "...LONDON — Denmark passed a law on Tuesday requiring newly arrived asylum seekers to hand over valuables, including jewelry and gold, to help pay for their stay in the country. The move underscored an anti-immigration backlash that has prompted several European countries to seek ways to discourage migrants from entering...."
Article Title: Glenn Harlan Reynolds: Donald Trump-Bernie Sanders race may be in works
Snippet of Article: "...Trump, of course, remains atop all of the polls for the GOP nomination. And now Bernie Sanders is crushing Hillary in CNN/WMUR’s latest New Hampshire poll, 60 percent to 33 percent. That’s right, Bernie has a 27-point lead among New Hampshire Democrats..."
Article Title: U.S. Will Track Secret Buyers of Luxury Real Estate
Snippet of Article: "...The initiative is part of a broader federal effort to increase the focus on money laundering in real estate. Treasury and federal law enforcement officials said they were putting greater resources into investigating luxury real estate sales that involve shell companies like limited liability companies, often known as L.L.C.s; partnerships; and other entities..."
Article Title: Iran releases 10 US Navy sailors after boat drifted in Persian Gulf
Article Title: Iran holds 10 U.S. sailors but pledges to release them soon, Pentagon says
Snippet of Article: "...The Iranian military took control of two U.S. Navy vessels and their crew Tuesday..."
Article Title: Government releases updated dietary guidelines
Snippet of Article: "...latest dietary guidelines, released Thursday, seek to help Americans reduce their likelihood of disease and obesity through a more healthful diet. The newest guidance comes down hard on..."
Article Title: TSA Week in Review: Black Powder, Smoke Grenades, Guns and More - January 1 – 7
Snippet of Article: "...37 firearms were discovered this week in carry-on bags around the nation. Of the 37 firearms discovered, 30 were loaded and 15 had a round chambered. All of the firearms..."
Article Title: ‘Highly provocative’: Iran rocket launch near US ship latest challenge for Washington
Snippet of Article: "...latest challenge was a missile launch over the weekend less than a mile from a U.S. aircraft carrier -- which came on the heels of two other similar incidents, two ballistic missile tests, and the harsh treatment of American prisoners including a Washington Post journalist..."
Article Title: Secret Service agent's gun, badge stolen near White House
Snippet of Article: "...The report lists a black Sig Sauer handgun, an APX6000 radio, handcuffs, a USB flash drive, a Black PATAGONIA bag
Article Title: Polluted nuclear weapons site to become tourist destination
Snippet of Article: "...Thousands of people are expected next year to tour the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, home of the world's first full-sized nuclear reactor, near Richland, about 200 miles east of Seattle in south-central Washington...."
Article Title: Federal employees on tap for pay raise after Congress takes no action
Snippet of Article: "...That represents the third straight year that Congress has followed such a strategy of action by inaction on the raise..."
Article Title: CWA Endorses Sen. Bernie Sanders for President
Snippet of Article: "... 'Bernie Sanders stands with working families against corporate greed, against Wall Street and the big banks, against politics as usual. He stands against the flood of money in politics that’s corrupting our democracy and attacking the right to vote. He knows that we have to take on the rich and powerful special interests to turn around this economy and end the 40 years of stagnant wages that working families have endured.
'He’s the candidate who can do it, and we are going to help him..."
Article Title: Why oil is a big winner in Washington's budget deal
Snippet of Article: "...Leaders in Congress have reached a major compromise that would avert a government shutdown -- and it brings lots of goodies to Corporate America..."
Article Title: No evidence California attackers were part of terrorist cell: FBI head
Snippet of Article: "...There is no evidence a married couple who killed 14 people in California this month were part of a terrorist cell, the head of the FBI said on Wednesday, echoing investigators' views that the pair were inspired by, rather than organized by Islamic State..."
Article Title: Why the FBI was notified about cell phones bought in Missouri
Snippet of Article: "...Employees also notified police when someone bought 50 cell phones in Columbia, Mo., and news reports began stacking up, with a total of five cities in Missouri reporting unusual sales of pre-paid cell phones along with thefts of propane tanks..."
The following are just a few examples of situations taking place that everyone needs to be aware of in case you have missed some of the headlines lately:
Article Title: Will Retired Federal Employees Still Receive Their Annuity Payments During a Shutdown?
Snippet of Article: "...The possibility of a shutdown is again looming at the end of the week. What impact does a partial government shutdown have on your annuity payments should it take place?..."
Article Title: Donald Trump Defends Call to Block Muslims, Citing Roosevelt
Snippet of Article: "...“Until we are able to determine and understand this problem and the dangerous threat it poses, our country cannot be the victims of horrendous attacks by people that believe only in jihad, and have no sense of reason or respect for human life,” Mr. Trump wrote in a statement..."
Article Title: F.B.I Treating San Bernardino Attack as Counterterrorism Investigation
Snippet of Article: "...Law enforcement officials said the F.B.I. had uncovered evidence that Mr. Farook was in contact over several years with extremists domestically and abroad, including at least one person in the United States who was investigated for suspected terrorism by federal authorities in recent years..."
Article Title: Wounded Warrior Federal Leave Act Signed Into Law
Snippet of Article: "...The Wounded Warrior Federal Leave Act (H.R. 313 and S. 242), introduced by Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-MA) and Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) and backed by the National Postal Mail Handlers Union, was signed into law by President Obama on November 5, 2015. The legislation will provide up to 104 hours of paid sick leave to any new Federal or Postal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, primarily for the purpose of undergoing medical treatment for such disability..."
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Article Title: Start your FREE governmental search for missing money
Snippet of Article: "...site will assist you in thoroughly searching all participating states to find your family's missing, lost, and unclaimed property, money and assets.
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Article Title: American Postal Workers Union Executive Board Endorses Bernie Sanders for President
Snippet of Article: "...“Politics as usual has not worked. It’s time for a political revolution,” said APWU President Mark Dimondstein. “We should judge candidates not by their political party, not by what they say, not by what we think they stand for, but by what they do. Applying that criterion, Sen. Bernie Sanders stands above all others as a true champion of postal workers and other workers throughout the country.
“He doesn’t just talk the talk. He walks the walk,” he said. “He is a leader in the fight to protect the public Postal Service.”..."
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Article Title: What is a Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) plus 10 annuity under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)?
OPM states that the Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) plus 10 annuity under FERS ' is a provision that allows you to retire with benefits beginning immediately if you have ten years of service and have reached the Minimum Retirement Age (at least 55). However, the annuity is reduced for each month you are under age 62. The reduction equals five percent per year (or 5/12 of one percent per month). To avoid the reduction, you can postpone payment. You can later apply for the benefit by writing to us or filing an "Application for Deferred or Postponed Retirement," Form RI 92-19. You should submit the form two months before you want the benefit to begin. [Reference Source Link: https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/retirement-faqs/]'
Article Title: OPM shifts focus in monthly retirement reports
Snippet of Article: "...Ken Zawodny, associate director of retirement services at OPM, said the agency tweaked the focus of its monthly updates to more accurately reflect the kind of information federal employees and retirees will need to make decisions about their retirement..."
Article Title: FEHB Health Plan Information and Comparison for Your Area (2015 Open Season)
Snippet of Article: "...As health plans rise an average of 7.4% and postal wages stagnate, this is the time to reevaluate your health, dental and vision plans. The OPM site we reference HERE allows you to..."
