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This issue of NewsWatch is provided by NARFE, a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the earned pay, retirement and health care benefits of federal employees, retirees and their survivors. Please join today!
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Organized by the Public Employees Roundtable, of which NARFE is a member, Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) is a time to honor federal, state, county and local government employees. “This week is a celebration of the millions of individuals who proudly serve our nation. Their presence is felt in every community, in ways both small and large, and we cannot thank them enough,” said NARFE President Richard G. Thissen in a press release expressing support for Public Service Recognition Week, which opened on May 7. Visit the PSRW website to find out what you can do to recognize and appreciate those in the federal community. NARFE salutes its members, and all federal employees and retirees, for their service and contributions to our country.
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FEDERAL BENEFITS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
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QUESTION: I retired 12 years ago under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and elected a survivor benefit for my wife. Since then, our financial status has improved to the point that a survivor benefit will no longer be necessary. Can it be cancelled and the full pension restored?
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The Washington Post
Every year since 1985, seven days in May have been designated as Public Service Recognition Week, a time to honor federal, state and local government employees and acknowledge the many benefits they provide to the American public.
While leaders in the private sector are lauded as running "best places to work" for their efforts to recruit, develop and recognize employees, public servants are seldom given the recognition they deserve for their efforts.
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Federal News Radio
There are a few good things about turning 65. In some states, people who are 65 or older don’t have to serve on a jury. Or have their car emissions checked. If things get worse with North Korea or Iran and they bring back the draft, those 65 and older will be the last called up.
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Federal News Radio
The Department of Veterans Affairs has an ambitious long-term outlook for how it might dramatically expand the medical services it delivers to veterans through telehealth. As of now, though, many of those plans are technically illegal because of state by state medical licensing requirements, and the department says that needs to change.
The VA is already regarded as a national leader in telehealth.
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Government Executive
Federal employees and retirees typically consider making changes to their benefits during an open season or when a new benefit is introduced. However, there are times when changes need to be made for more personal reasons, such as a life-changing event. During such times, it can be confusing to navigate the process of making changes, since no one else is doing it at the same time as you are. What do you do when it’s time to add or change your benefits because of a life event such as a marriage, divorce, birth or adoption of a child, or the death of a family member?
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RouteFifty
Funding levels for many of the federal programs state and local governments rely on are largely unchanged from the previous fiscal year in the roughly $1 trillion spending deal reached by congressional lawmakers.
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Well Kept Wallet
Are you interested in cutting costs on everyday items so that you can use your extra money to pay off debt or reach other financial goals? One cost that nearly everyone has become accustomed to paying each month is the cost for internet access. But you might not know that there are ways to get internet access absolutely free. If you’re unhappy with the cost of your monthly internet access bill, you may want to try some of these options for free internet access. By taking advantage of companies that offer free access to the net, you might be able to save hundreds of dollars each year.
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Time
Kudos if you’ve already incorporated whole grains into your regular diet: Among other benefits, eating more of these fibrous foods has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. One reason may be because whole grains are good sources of lignans, antioxidant-rich compounds also found in seeds, legumes and other plant sources. But if you’ve taken an antibiotic recently, you may not be benefiting from all the good-for-you nutrients that whole grains can provide.
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Consumer Reports
Staying in a vacation rental can be riskier than staying in a hotel, which is part of the heavily regulated hospitality industry. “Most of the places you go, you’re going to be fine,” says Rob Walker, a travel-risk specialist for International SOS. “But a little prep and research ahead of time is going to pay dividends.” Here’s what to consider before you book your next vacation rental.
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My Lifestyle Career
This list of 100-plus great resources is for boomers (and others) interested in fun, flexible and fulfilling second-act careers. There are lots of other “best-of” career lists out there, but as far as I know, this is the first and only one to focus on flexible, part-time and entrepreneurial options. So, if you’re done with the “big” job and are eager to profit from your passions on a part-time basis, this list is for you.
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Chicago Tribune
It's spring, and that means lawn maintenance will be on many homeowners' to-do lists.
Sure, some people like to care for their lawns themselves, but others don't have the time or want the bother of upkeep. A lawn care company can offer services from basic mowing to shrub trimming or spraying for insects. Steve Bernas, president and chief executive officer of the Chicago Better Business Bureau, said lawn service companies have evolved over the years.
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