Federal Report
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Two years ago Congress and the White House couldn\'t do enough for federal workers and retirees. This year it seems they can\'t do enough to feds. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey looks at why there\'s such a change and what\'s next.
May 25, 2011 -
If you are a fed who wants to get ahead, or simply survive, you rather spend quality time with Jake Gyllenhaal or Newt Gingrich, or how about partying with either Angelina Jolie or Typhoid Mary? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says one might be more fun than the other but what about your place on the job learning curve.
May 24, 2011 -
If budget cutters have their way, your health premiums could jump big time, as much as 20 percent, in the next couple of years.
May 23, 2011 -
Lots of feds say they will pull the plug immediately if Congress changes federal retirement rules, but this is not the time to panic, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, because anything, including nothing, could happen.
May 20, 2011 -
Contractors who are doing very, very well helping Uncle Sam with national defense and homeland security stand to reap a major windfall in talent and dollars, if, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, Congress makes government a miserable place to work.
May 19, 2011 -
NARFE legislative director Dan Adcock, Federal Times editor Steve Watkins and senior reporter Sean Reilly join host Mike Causey to talk about legislation pending in Congress that affects your pay and retirement benefits. May 18, 2011
May 18, 2011 -
The all-important pay and benefits package of federal and postal workers, and retirees, is under attack as never before. And while it is way too soon to panic, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says you need to run down a checklist to see where things are. We\'ve got a team of experts standing by.
May 18, 2011 -
The way things are going on Capitol Hill, federal and postal workers seem to have only one of two choices, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey: they can retire before things get worse or decide to shelter in place because they may get worse yet.
May 17, 2011 -
What if Uncle Sam offered you an enhanced pension, a $50,000 one-shot payment and a pony to retire or take early retirement. Would you do it? Before you say yes, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says there is a slight hitch you should be aware of.
May 16, 2011 -
Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has something to take your mind off the possibility of an extended pay freeze. Forget about that and concentrate on the highly-likely prospect of a 5 to 6 percent permanent pay cut.
May 13, 2011 -
The Washington area, with the nation\'s second worst traffic, is getting more cars and more federal workers. The BRAC changes will have an impact on locals and on you when you visit for fun or business. But Senior Correspondent Mike Causey wonders if it\'s as bad as most people say.
May 12, 2011 -
Long Term Care Partners CEO Paul Forte and senior account manager Beth O\'Brien join host Mike Causey to answer your questions about the federal Long Term Care insurance program. May 11, 2011
May 11, 2011 -
If you can\'t feed, dress or bathe yourself, how many people are standing in line to help? Unless you are a very cute baby the answer is probably not very many. Which is why Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says feds, now, need to consider the unthinkable and check out long term care insurance.
May 11, 2011 -
Retirement is happiness, right? Many say just being eligible to retire brings peace of mind, and actual retirement is heaven. But does it really work out like that? And Senior Correspondent Mike Causey wonders what if Congress changes the rules for people who are working and those who are already retired?
May 10, 2011 -
D.C. has the second worst traffic in the nation but if we play our cards right, we might be able to overtake Los Angeles just in time for your next visit to headquarters! Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says we\'ve identified the problem, now check out the solution.
May 09, 2011