Posted on Friday, 7th March 2025 by Dennis Damp

In last week’s article, I said, “DOGE is moving too far and fast, as evidenced by the chaos surrounding it,” and further stated, “They should allow each agency head to work within their organizations to streamline if needed.” Someone in the administration read my last article! Actually, the President’s cabinet and many others were complaining […]

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Posted on Saturday, 1st March 2025 by Dennis Damp

Two million federal employees received another email from OPM Friday evening requesting they reply with a list of last week’s accomplishments. The email states, “Going forward, please complete the above task each week by Mondays at 11:59 p.m. ET.” After reviewing the first memo, many agencies advised their staff not to reply; they handle these […]

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Posted on Friday, 28th February 2025 by Dennis Damp

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was established by Executive Order (EO) 14158 on January 20, 2025. The EO aims to “establish the Department of Government Efficiency to implement the President’s DOGE Agenda by modernizing Federal technology and software to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity.” DOGE is a temporary organization headed by the United States […]

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Posted on Sunday, 23rd February 2025 by Dennis Damp

All federal employees received an email from OPM on Saturday requesting they reply with a list of last week’s accomplishments. Elon Musk first mentioned this on X, and OPM sent the email shortly thereafter. The deadline to reply is 11:59 p.m. Monday, February 23! This has created anxiety and a flurry of activity across the […]

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Posted on Wednesday, 29th January 2025 by Dennis Damp

According to OPM’s memo dated 1/28/2024, the President requires that employees return to in-person work. The Presidential directives issued this past week are intended to restore accountability for employees with policy-making authority, restore accountability for senior career executives, and reform the federal hiring process to focus on merit. Deferred resignation availability is limited to all […]

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Posted on Friday, 3rd January 2025 by Dennis Damp

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy met with the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., to discuss their plan to slash government regulations and streamline the Federal executive branch. They will lead Donald Trump’s administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). They won’t hold cabinet positions and will function outside government to advise the new administration on […]

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Posted on Friday, 13th December 2024 by Dennis Damp

I close out each year with a few last-minute updates and observations. My next article won’t be published until early January. It’s time to celebrate the holidays and just sit back and relax. At the age of 75, soon to be 76, I realize just how fortunate we are, and much of that is thanks […]

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Posted on Friday, 15th November 2024 by Dennis Damp

If your income has or will increase due to Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) or accrued interest, dividends, and capital gains from your cash and investments, review the Part B and D IRMAA premiums listed below. Income Required Monthly Adjustment Amounts (IRMAAs) make Medicare Advantage Plans less attractive despite providing Part B subsidies. The Centers for […]

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