Federal Report
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So how come feds in Houston make more than their counterparts in Austin? The answer is that when it comes to pay raises some feds get more than others. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains.
September 09, 2008 -
If your body and brain have been away, or on hold, for the last couple of weeks, welcome back. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey brings you up to speed today starting with good news about your TSP investments.
September 08, 2008 -
Threats of a government-wide shutdown don\'t phase most long-time, long-suffering feds. But for contractors, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, who outnumber civil servants, it could be a different story.
September 05, 2008 -
In politically correct Washington, parents don\'t threaten naughty children with the boogeyman. Instead, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says they keep their toddlers in line using just two powerful words: government shutdown.
September 04, 2008 -
What are your odds of getting a four day weekend during the Christmas holidays? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the answer is pretty good, if you believe that history repeats itself.
September 02, 2008 -
It makes no sense to call this Labor Day. A better title, according to Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, would be Day When Not So Many People Labor. But if you\'re on the job, Mike would love to hear from you.
September 01, 2008 -
The curse of Social Security\'s evil twins is still strong. Just ask Senior Correspondent Mike Causey who was struck down, briefly, for daring to mention them in a recent column.
August 29, 2008 -
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Many civil servants are in for a big shock when their first Social Security check arrives. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey points out that often there isn\'t much, if anything left once Social Security\'s Evil Twins do their thing.
August 26, 2008 -
Senior Correspondent Mike Causey the media is sending more reporters to Denver than there are federal workers in Minnesota.
August 26, 2008 -
When you look at how big the federal family is, and where they are located, it becomes a potentially powerful voter bloc. Check out Senior Correspondent Mike Causey\'s column today.
August 25, 2008 -
Remember the old KISS rule - as in keep-it-simple-stupid! Many readers tell Senior Correspondent Mike Causey the Thrift Savings Plan is that it\'s simple, and they want to keep it that way.
August 22, 2008 -
Have you ever wondered how your TSP stacks up against other 401(k) plans? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey does a show and tell comparing the highly-regarded Vanguard program with your TSP.
August 21, 2008 -
How would you like a nine day holiday that would cost you only 24 hours of annual leave? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the necessary stars are about to go into perfect alignment.
August 20, 2008 -
There is a movie premiering this week that might make you uncomfortable either as a federal worker, or a retiree, or simply a taxpayer. Whether you want it to or not, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it may have an influence on your life.
August 19, 2008