Federal workers could get a pay raise in 2015

Federal Times: President Obama is following through on his plan to raise federal employee pay by 1 percent, but Congress could increase the amount, or kill the raise altogether. (KAREN BLEIER / AFP)

The president has the authority to propose a pay raise for federal employees and members of the military if Congress does not pass a bill addressing the issue. However, Congress can still pass a bill freezing pay or enacting a higher pay raise.

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