Federal Report

• Look For The Union Label

  Another federal union has endorsed another Democratic candidate for president, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey. Right now Sen. Barrack Obama is ahead, two unions to one, in the endorsement race.

  Mike Causey

  April 29, 2008
• Dearth and Taxes

  As they approach retirement, the thoughts of many federal workers turn to places where they won\'t have to pay taxes. Today Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has the answer to their prayers. Sort of.

  Mike Causey

  April 28, 2008
• Teenagers: Who Needs Them?

  Would you trust your life to a stranger who happens to be 17-years old? Whether you would or not, the fact is that America\'s first line of defense is teeming with teens. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey gives you a peek into that world.

  Mike Causey

  April 25, 2008
• Tax Aftershocks

  Are your still suffering the aftershocks of paying your taxes? Check out the Federal Report because you are not alone.

  Mike Causey

  April 24, 2008
• The R-Fund Rides Again!

  A year ago many people were pushing for an R-fund option to the TSP. Since the housing market has tanked they\'ve been quiet. But Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the drive is about to begin anew.

  Mike Causey

  April 23, 2008
• Your Retirement Yurt in the Gobi

  Would you like to minimize your tax bite when you retire? If it\'s really important you might consider a yurt in the Gobi desert, but if you want to stay closer to home, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has some potential spots.

  Mike Causey

  April 22, 2008
• Postmark Power

  What happens when they decide to close your local post office and eliminate your distinct postmark? It\'s simple according to Senior Correspondent Mike Causey. You have a bake sale, get a gift from a union and buy your own post office.

  Mike Causey

  April 21, 2008
• Retiree COLA Gets Sweeter

  One of the many side effects of rising inflation is that it makes COLAs, the cost of living adjustments federal retirees get each January, a little sweeter. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the 2009 COLA is inching up every month.

  Mike Causey

  April 18, 2008
• The Sound of Failure

  Homer Simpson as the poster boy for the IRS? Bart Simpson as a role model for members of Congress? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey brings you the sound of failure. So turn up your PC!

  Mike Causey

  April 17, 2008
• Cream of the Cream of the Crop

  There is a black tie State Department dinner coming up tomorrow night honoring some top feds. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the list may well include people you know, work with or who you helped reach the big time.

  Mike Causey

  April 16, 2008
• Same Uniform: Different Commander in Chief

  Postal workers wear the same uniform, but when it comes to picking a President, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says they are officially split between \"inside\" and \"outside\" workers.

  Mike Causey

  April 15, 2008
• A 4-Day Weekend… For Some

  How would you like a 4-day weekend? With pay. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says that for several hundred thousand feds a super weekend is coming up. The trick is you must be working in the right place at the right time.

  Mike Causey

  April 14, 2008
• Heavenly Reading

  For many of us the good news is that today is Friday. If you could use a laugh at the end of the workweek, check out Senior Correspondent Mike Causey\'s notable church bulletins.

  Mike Causey

  April 11, 2008
• This Round Is On You

  Did you hear about the $17,500 Postal Service dinner, or the Forest Service employee who gave her boyfriend $600,000 to help with his gambling problem. Whether you did or didn\'t, you paid for it. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains why.

  Mike Causey

  April 10, 2008