Federal Report
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Does Washington really have the worst drivers of any big city in America, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey wonders?
September 06, 2011 -
Even though it\'s a federal holiday, the one when working folks are supposed to rest, Uncle Sam has millions of lifeguards — civilian and military — on duty today. For obvious reasons. And even if you can\'t see them, they are there, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.
September 05, 2011 -
If you had to guess which group of federal workers are the smartest investors would you pick NIH researchers, Air Force and NASA rocket scientists, postal service letter carriers or CIA agents. If you are feeling lucky, take a guess, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.
September 02, 2011 -
When it comes to politics are federal workers, postal employees and government retirees mostly Democrats, Republicans or Independents. Unions representing feds are solidly in the Democratic camp. But what about members and non members they represent, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey wonders?
September 01, 2011 -
Tom Trabucco from the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board joins us to discsuss everything TSP. Plus, Sean Reilly from the Federal Times gives us the latest on cuts coming to the U.S. Postal Service. August 31, 2011
August 31, 2011 -
If the federal thrift savings plan is so great why do so many people hate it. And how come insiders are always looking for ways to get a piece of the TSP action, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey wonders, or an account of their own?
August 31, 2011 -
The government is about to launch a new diversity initiative. So what does that mean? Apparently, it depends on who you ask, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.
August 30, 2011 -
Americans have faced lots of natural disasters this year but now Washington and other major federal centers are suffering the impact of an annual mass-migration that brings both joy and despair. Mike Causey reports, literally, from the eye of the storm.
August 29, 2011 -
Federal employees with the Agriculture Department developed the variety of turkey that many of us choose for our Thanksgiving feast, but Congress is working on a new model that may reverse things and carve up civil servants, postal workers and retirees at the same time, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.
August 26, 2011 -
How do you follow an act like an earthquake? Well, wherever you are, the government did very well and everything seems to be okay, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.
August 25, 2011 -
Host Mike Causey will talk about TSP investments with CBS MarketWatch columnist Alan Roth. He will also discuss the status of federal buyouts with Federal Times editor Steve Losey, and senior reporter Sean Reilly. August 2, 2011
August 24, 2011 -
Should there be a dress code in federal offices? Can you imagine 350 lb. president William Howard Taft in a speedo bathing suit? What does one have to do with the other ... Inquiring minds want to know, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.
August 24, 2011 -
How do you improve diversity in government when personnel budgets are being cut and the largest, and most diverse agency plans to slash its workforce, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey wonders. The answer: Creative accounting and buyouts.
August 23, 2011 -
Tired of the steady stream of news and speculation about pay freezes, buyouts, layoffs, watered-down pensions and eroding benefits? Take a break. Look around you and be amazed because it\'s time, and there is no escape for you, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says. The thongs are coming!
August 22, 2011 -
Federal workers won\'t be getting a pay raise in January but federal retirees are likely to get a cost of living adjustment in the neighborhood of 3.5 percent ... So what\'s to prevent people from retiring to get their COLA? Mike Causey explains why it won\'t work.
August 19, 2011