Federal Report
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Pets over people. Discrimination in the federal health insurance program. Sounds outrageous but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it\'s all a mistake.
October 20, 2010 -
Is all this talk about about furloughs, a pay freeze and now layoffs serious stuff or is this a political pile-on that will go away after the election. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey tests your conspiracy theory IQ.
October 19, 2010 -
Are you a member of the government\'s 20 percent club? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it offers a fabulous, super-safe and little known savings investment deal that is backed by the U. S. Treasury and only open to a select group of federal and postal workers.
October 18, 2010 -
If Congress decides to give you a 10 day furlough, would you want it one-day at a time or in all at once? We asked feds about furlough options and Senior Correspondent Mike Causey finds they have some very interesting, creative, thoughts on the subject.
October 15, 2010 -
A Yemen-based terrorist group has suggested that attacking Washington restaurants full of federal workers would be a good way to get lots of publicity. While it is a deadly serious threat, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says there is a flaw in the plan.
October 13, 2010 -
Do you remember the good old days of double-digit certificates of deposit? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says that even in these lean times some long-time feds still have an exclusive investment option that beats the competition.
October 13, 2010 -
Federal benefits expert Tammy Flanagan joins host Mike Causey with details on the Voluntary Contribution Program. They\'ll discuss how it works, who can join it, and how it would work with a Roth option. October 13, 2010
October 12, 2010 -
When it returns for a post-election session, a grumpy, angry Congress may take up a proposal to furlough federal workers for up to two weeks next year. But Senior Correspondent Mike Causey wonders, is there another solution? Like maybe working holidays!
October 12, 2010 -
If you\'re off today, enjoy it because, as Senior Correspondent Mike Causey reminds us, many federal workers are on the job today and for thousands of private sector employees this is one of those holidays that isn\'t.
October 11, 2010 -
Groups representing federal workers, managers and executives are calling in a lot of IOUs. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says they\'re trying to keep Congress from freezing federal pay and furloughing workers.
October 08, 2010 -
Voting by mail is many people\'s idea of bringing democracy to the people, but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it works best when the mail ballots are actually delivered.
October 07, 2010 -
Health premiums go up an average of 7.2 percent for feds in 2011. What do you need to know about changes in your benefits, deductibles, and copayments? David Snell, insurance expert for National Active and Retired Federal Employees, is Mike\'s guest this week on Your Turn. October 6, 2010
October 06, 2010 -
Now that we know the FEHBP\'s 2011 premiums, feds are waiting for the next shoe to drop: what is going to happen to your deductibles, copayments and prescription drug schedules? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says that\'s even more important than premiums themselves.
October 06, 2010 -
When you\'ve got bad news that must be released from Washington the rule of thumb is to make it public late Friday afternoon. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey calls it burying the skunk and this one belongs to you.
October 05, 2010 -
What do Mom\'s apple pie, cute puppies and moonlight walks on the beach have in common with teleworking? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says you might be surprised!
October 04, 2010