TCU Offering Help To Members During Government Shutdown
January 11, 2019 at 9:25 p.m.
TCU Offering Help To Members During Government Shutdown
By Dan [email protected]
They include a 90-day member assistance loan to help members bridge the gap until federal pay resumes, including loan payment deferment assistance; delinquent loan collection solutions to help members who fall behind; and waiver of early withdrawal penalty on certificates.
These measures are available to TCU members and their spouses who are employed by the federal government and are experiencing a loss of income.
“TCU is based upon people helping people,” said President and CEO Paul Marsh. “We have a history of helping our members during tough times and hope that these measures will provide some peace of mind to our members impacted by the government shutdown.”
This item is based on a news release from TCU. For the record, the person who compiles this column has an account with TCU.
What’s in a name? – As you recall, Kosciusko County’s new sheriff, Kyle Dukes, officially changed the name of his “department” to “office” so it’s now known as the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. Turns out he’s not alone.
Elkhart County Sheriff Jeff Siegel – also new – made the same change. For those wondering, using the term “office” shows the organization is run by an elected official, as is the case with the coroner’s office and the prosecutor’s office.
Repeat attempt – For the third year in a row, Rep. Curt Nisly has filed the “Protection at Conception Bill.” HB1430 would make abortion illegal in Indiana.
Nisly stated on Wednesday, “I am pleased how mainstream this approach has become across the country over the last few years. There are many other states that are considering protection of life legislation, and the federal government also had a bill last year that acquired 117 sponsors including three congressman from Indiana.”
Amy Schlichter, Hoosiers for Life executive director, said in reaction, “I am ever grateful for Representative Curt Nisly, who bravely stands for what is right, no matter what the Republican establishment may throw at him.”
Nisly’s legislation has received little support in past years. But with a Republican president and a conservative shift on the Supreme Court, the environment is changing.
Hanging in the balance is Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who has struggled healthwise in recent months. In the event of her death, another state lawmaker recently said, the outlook on Nisly’s bill among Republicans would change “in a heartbeat.”
Taking applications – Local Democratic Party leaders are still looking for a few folks interested in running for office in this year’s election. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend the next meeting of the Kosciusko County Democrats on Tuesday. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m.
Or you can email Brian Smith, the county chair, at [email protected].
Other elections – While Warsaw, Winona Lake and Syracuse will have primaries, eight other smaller communities will simply have a general election: Claypool, Etna Green, Leesburg, Mentone, North Webster, Sidney, Silver Lake and Pierceton.
Filing has already begun for those towns, and will continue until Aug. 1.
The primary election is May 7. The general election is Nov. 5.
First move – In his first act as a U.S. senator, Mike Braun is expected to introduce a bipartisan bill that would prevent members of Congress — including himself — from being paid during government shutdowns. Lawmakers are still paid when they are unable to pass spending bills by the deadline. That’s not the case for most other federal workers.
Braun's bill is being co-authored with West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin.
It would also prohibit retroactive pay for lawmakers, according to a report by the Indy Star.
MOVING UP – the Republican Study Committee, the largest caucus of conservatives in Congress, named Indiana’s 3rd District Rep. Jim Banks as the incoming chairman of the Budget & Spending Task Force. The task force “will be in charge of producing the annual RSC budget and spearheading RSC strategy related to spending caps, the debt limit and appropriations,” according to a news release from the congressman’s office.
REMEMBERING Bell – Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Elaine Bell, a Warsaw resident who died Wednesday at the age of 90.
Bell ran against incumbent Mayor Jeff Plank years ago with a memorable campaign slogan: “Don’t Walk the Plank - Ring The Bell.”
Her obituary appeared in Friday’s edition. Among her survivors is Warsaw City Councilwoman Cindy Dobbins.
City Council Update – Because of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 21, the Warsaw City Council will have its meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22.
Most Asinine – In the world of clickbait, there is a lot of senseless, stupid info online, but we’ve identified what must be the most asinine.
It was touted by roadsnack.net and purported to be a list of most dangerous cities in Indiana. The list was topped by Indianapolis and South Bend – not too shocking at all – but for some reason, Warsaw ranked seventh.
Yes, you read that correctly.
The list surfaced locally on Facebook on Thursday, and we tipped you off so you don’t have to click it.
You’re welcome.
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They include a 90-day member assistance loan to help members bridge the gap until federal pay resumes, including loan payment deferment assistance; delinquent loan collection solutions to help members who fall behind; and waiver of early withdrawal penalty on certificates.
These measures are available to TCU members and their spouses who are employed by the federal government and are experiencing a loss of income.
“TCU is based upon people helping people,” said President and CEO Paul Marsh. “We have a history of helping our members during tough times and hope that these measures will provide some peace of mind to our members impacted by the government shutdown.”
This item is based on a news release from TCU. For the record, the person who compiles this column has an account with TCU.
What’s in a name? – As you recall, Kosciusko County’s new sheriff, Kyle Dukes, officially changed the name of his “department” to “office” so it’s now known as the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. Turns out he’s not alone.
Elkhart County Sheriff Jeff Siegel – also new – made the same change. For those wondering, using the term “office” shows the organization is run by an elected official, as is the case with the coroner’s office and the prosecutor’s office.
Repeat attempt – For the third year in a row, Rep. Curt Nisly has filed the “Protection at Conception Bill.” HB1430 would make abortion illegal in Indiana.
Nisly stated on Wednesday, “I am pleased how mainstream this approach has become across the country over the last few years. There are many other states that are considering protection of life legislation, and the federal government also had a bill last year that acquired 117 sponsors including three congressman from Indiana.”
Amy Schlichter, Hoosiers for Life executive director, said in reaction, “I am ever grateful for Representative Curt Nisly, who bravely stands for what is right, no matter what the Republican establishment may throw at him.”
Nisly’s legislation has received little support in past years. But with a Republican president and a conservative shift on the Supreme Court, the environment is changing.
Hanging in the balance is Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who has struggled healthwise in recent months. In the event of her death, another state lawmaker recently said, the outlook on Nisly’s bill among Republicans would change “in a heartbeat.”
Taking applications – Local Democratic Party leaders are still looking for a few folks interested in running for office in this year’s election. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend the next meeting of the Kosciusko County Democrats on Tuesday. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m.
Or you can email Brian Smith, the county chair, at [email protected].
Other elections – While Warsaw, Winona Lake and Syracuse will have primaries, eight other smaller communities will simply have a general election: Claypool, Etna Green, Leesburg, Mentone, North Webster, Sidney, Silver Lake and Pierceton.
Filing has already begun for those towns, and will continue until Aug. 1.
The primary election is May 7. The general election is Nov. 5.
First move – In his first act as a U.S. senator, Mike Braun is expected to introduce a bipartisan bill that would prevent members of Congress — including himself — from being paid during government shutdowns. Lawmakers are still paid when they are unable to pass spending bills by the deadline. That’s not the case for most other federal workers.
Braun's bill is being co-authored with West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin.
It would also prohibit retroactive pay for lawmakers, according to a report by the Indy Star.
MOVING UP – the Republican Study Committee, the largest caucus of conservatives in Congress, named Indiana’s 3rd District Rep. Jim Banks as the incoming chairman of the Budget & Spending Task Force. The task force “will be in charge of producing the annual RSC budget and spearheading RSC strategy related to spending caps, the debt limit and appropriations,” according to a news release from the congressman’s office.
REMEMBERING Bell – Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Elaine Bell, a Warsaw resident who died Wednesday at the age of 90.
Bell ran against incumbent Mayor Jeff Plank years ago with a memorable campaign slogan: “Don’t Walk the Plank - Ring The Bell.”
Her obituary appeared in Friday’s edition. Among her survivors is Warsaw City Councilwoman Cindy Dobbins.
City Council Update – Because of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 21, the Warsaw City Council will have its meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22.
Most Asinine – In the world of clickbait, there is a lot of senseless, stupid info online, but we’ve identified what must be the most asinine.
It was touted by roadsnack.net and purported to be a list of most dangerous cities in Indiana. The list was topped by Indianapolis and South Bend – not too shocking at all – but for some reason, Warsaw ranked seventh.
Yes, you read that correctly.
The list surfaced locally on Facebook on Thursday, and we tipped you off so you don’t have to click it.
You’re welcome.
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