Several other measures affecting federal employees also might see action during the
lame-duck session. Among these are proposals (HR-4324 and S-2479) to abolish the
twice-yearly open seasons in the Thrift Savings Plan and allow employees to join or to
change the levels of their investments at any time. The Senate has approved its bill and
the House version is awaiting a floor vote. The main hang up is language in the House
version
