Mike Causey

• What’s Next: Sackcloth Uniforms For Feds?

  If things go as they should, the federal worker of the not too distant future will wear a uniform: Shorts and T-shirts in the summer and a sackcloth jumpsuit in the winter...with togas for members of Congress. Mike Causey says it\'s a win-win idea whose time has come...and you know why!

  Congress

  January 24, 2011
• The Darkside of Your Daily Commute

  For a growing number of feds, just getting to the office is a nightmare. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey talks about the situation and even manages to get movie star George Clooney into the act.

  Mike Causey

  January 21, 2011
• Whack DC But Hit Denver & Houston

  With all this talk about furloughs and layoffs Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has a timely reminder for politicians: while their target may be waste, red tape and duplication in Washington, people hurt most by government cutbacks live, work and VOTE way outside the beltway.

  Defense

  January 20, 2011
• TRICARE, unions, and the SSA

  It\'s a smorgasbord of topics on this week\'s Your Turn. From TRICARE changes to the White House\'s relationship with unions and SSA\'s contract issues, Mike Causey and his guests will discuss all of these issues. January 19, 2011

  Mike Causey

  January 19, 2011
• Downsizing, Relocations, Benefit Reductions Up Next?

  If you want a preview of coming attractions in your own agency, check out what is happening in the giant US Postal Service. It is looking at a major cutback of administrative personnel, consolidating post offices and relocating employees, not to mention possible pay and benefit changes. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says you could be next.

  Acquisition

  January 19, 2011
• For Some Feds: a 1.7 Percent COLA

  Most federal workers and most federal retirees didn\'t get a pay raise or a cost of living adjustment this year. But for a smaller group of retired feds, a 1.7 percent cost of living adjustment has just kicked in. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says timing is everything.

  Mike Causey

  January 18, 2011
• Happy Holiday (you need it)

  If you are working today, thanks for being there. We are too. And we like the company. Especially yours. If you are off, that\'s even better. Get some rest or go spend some money somewhere. We\'ll resume the (mostly) bad news tomorrow but for today kick back, relax and check out Senior Correspondent Mike Causey\'s column.

  Mike Causey

  January 17, 2011
• Die at Your Desk Club has Immediate Openings!

  Thanks to congressional interest in federal retirement benefits, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says membership in the Die At Your Desk Club may soar. So what\'s the deal and what are the proposed changes?

  Mike Causey

  January 14, 2011
• Read This, Save $146.4 Billion!

  So how do you sell something to Congress and the public? You must make sure that the numbers you present look good...even if they don\'t make sense. Thanks to a sharp-eyed reader, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey is now in possession of the magic numbers formula and if you read today\'s column you can save yourself $124.6 billion.

  Mike Causey

  January 13, 2011
• What will happen to feds in 2011?

  This week\'s show is all about you - the federal employee. What other changes may be in store for feds in 2011 in the wake of the federal pay freeze and the change in Congress? January 12, 2011

  Mike Causey

  January 12, 2011
• Hollywood Horror Flick On The Potomac

  If you were going to produce a Hollywood on the Potomac horror movie what would the script look like? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey thought he had produced the perfect chiller until he learned that congress has already beaten him to it.

  Mike Causey

  January 12, 2011
• Forecast: Short Pause In Bureaucrat Bashing

  Are you sick of politicians telling you that you are overpaid, underworked, pampered bureaucrats? If so Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has some good news. You may be in for a brief respite from anti-government types. The bad news is that if it happens it won\'t be for long.

  Mike Causey

  January 11, 2011
• Feds Customize 2012 Survival Kits

  With a 2-year pay freeze in place and politicians looking at your job and retirement benefits are you suddenly nervous in the civil service? Given the economic outlook are you ready to pull the plug or hang in there until better times. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey is hearing it both ways.

  Mike Causey

  January 10, 2011
• Choice for Feds: Bolt or Burrow?

  With a 2-year pay freeze in place and politicians looking at your job and retirement benefits are you suddenly nervous in the civil service? Given the economic outlook are you ready to pull the plug or hang in there until better times. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey is hearing it both ways.

  Mike Causey

  January 07, 2011