The FED Weekly 23-29 Nov 2025 (Episode 26)

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  • (00:00) - Introduction: Your Weekly Federal Briefing
  • (00:44) -  Issues That Affect Current and Retired Federal Workers
  • (00:48) -  The Critical Benefits Window: Federal Benefits Open Season Update
  • (01:39) - Healthcare Costs and Plan Changes for 2026
  • (02:58) -  Hidden Cost Shifts and Benefit Design Changes
  • (05:23) - Congressional Actions on Healthcare Costs
  • (07:27) - Post-Shutdown Recovery and Pay Implementation
  • (08:39) -  Issues That Affect Retired Federal Workers
  • (10:47) -  Thrift Savings Plan Updates and SECURE 2.0 Implementation
  • (13:08) -  Issues That Affect Current Federal Workers
  • (13:11) - Pay Structure and Workforce Restructuring
  • (15:37) -  Workforce Restructuring and Headcount Accountability
  • (16:49) -  Politicization of Hiring Decisions
  • (18:03) - Legislative Battle over Collective Bargaining Rights
  • (19:25) - Conclusion: Stay Informed and Engaged
The FED Weekly 23-29 Nov 2025 (Episode 26)
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