Federal Report

• Shutdown Clock: 10 Days and Ticking

  April 8 could be S-day. S as in shutdown for hundreds of thousands of nonpostal federal workers. The White House is fuming. Congress is feuding and Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says many federal workers are concerned about an extended time out without pay.

  Budget

  March 30, 2011
• Furloughs & Government by Part-timers!

  If the government is shut down next week, Congress and the White House will remain open for business and in a pay status so they can work out a deal to reopen the government that was closed because they couldn\'t work out a deal. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains the logic behind the furlough follies.

  Congress

  March 29, 2011
• And the Secret Word is: BUYOUTS!

  How do you get a federal worker\'s attention? Just say the word \"buyouts\" and wait for the rush. After months of rumored buyouts Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says this may be the season for them.

  Mike Causey

  March 28, 2011
• SES Pay Raise Giveback!

  If you are a member of the SES, the bad news is that Uncle Sam wants you to give up all of the performance-pay raise you got last year. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the good news is that you won\'t have to pay back what you\'ve already been given and probably spent.

  Mike Causey

  March 25, 2011
• Destroying Government to Save It

  Some members of Congress believe that the best way to improve government services is to break the spirit of people who work for government. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says that\'s one way, but not necessarily the smart way, to do business.

  Mike Causey

  March 24, 2011
• Feds rarely denied raise for poor performance

  Federal Times\' Steve Watkins and Steve Losey discuss the likelihood of bills targeting federal employees will have enough votes to pass.

  Mike Causey

  March 23, 2011
• Federal Offices or Adult Day Care Centers?

  If Congress and the White House change your retirement plan, asks Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, will it produce a tidal wave of retirements or will it turn your office in the government version of an adult day care center?

  Mike Causey

  March 23, 2011
• COLA For Retirees/Pay Raise for Postals!

  Just when it looked like federal workers have hit rock bottom, it turns out that two big chunks of the government family may be in for some good news. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says there may be pay raises for some postal workers and the return of the COLA for retirees.

  Defense

  March 22, 2011
• Why are Feds so Sad in Bed

  Has your partner told you that you are terrible in the sack? That your nightmares are ruining your relationship? If so, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has some interesting questions and maybe a few answers that will help you get a better night\'s sleep.

  Mike Causey

  March 21, 2011
• Retirement Tidal Wave or Work Till You Drop?

  If they change retirement rules, will you bail out or will they find you cold in your cubicle clutching your shriveled TSP statement? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says you should consider the math and look before you leap.

  Mike Causey

  March 18, 2011
• Downsize Government: Congress First

  What would happen if Congress became a part-time institution? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says maybe it\'s already happened.

  Congress

  March 17, 2011
• How feds help feds survive the worst

  The Federal Employees Education and Assistance fund survives on the kindness of federal employees to help federal employees survive disasters from furloughs to floods. We talk with Executive Director Steve Bauer. We also get an update on the latest furlough developments from Federal Times editor, Steve Watkins.

  Mike Causey

  March 16, 2011
• Shutdown Survival Tip: Have Lots of Money!

  In the event of an emergency like a government-wide shutdown you want to have six months cash to cover your bills while Congress gets its act together. Where, you ask, do you find that financial cushion? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey tells you about how some members of Congress did it in the 1990s.

  Budget

  March 16, 2011
• Ineffective Government: Are Politicians The Problem?

  Are politicians who say federal workers are underworked, overpaid and out of touch onto something or do they have another agenda? And, asks Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, right, or wrong, is it possible that their bureaucrat-bashing will create the kind of government they claim they are trying to avoid.

  Budget

  March 15, 2011