Federal Report
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While most of us are sleeping soundly in our beds, a lot of people - police, firefighters, utility workers and national security types - are on the job so that we can rest. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey had a close encounter with them and files this report.
June 16, 2008 -
Despite the roller coast nature of the world stock markets, about 130,000 federal-postal and military people joined Uncle Sam\'s 401(k) plan over the past year. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey thinks he knows why.
June 13, 2008 -
Senior correspondent Mike Causey says mixed emotions is when you see your mother-in-law drive off a cliff in your new, uninsured BMW. That\'s the way he feels about the departure of his friend-rival Stephen Barr.
June 12, 2008 -
Are some federal agencies backtracking on promises to get more workers teleworking, or are the number of teleworking opportunities growing? The answer to both, according to Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, is \"yes.\"
June 11, 2008 -
Key members of Congress have vowed to block any additional privatization of government operations, except, as Senior Correspondent Mike Causey points out, when it\'s in their own back yard.
June 10, 2008 -
Most people believe that teleworking in government is about to make a great leap forward but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says security concerns may slow, or even reverse, the work-from-home movement.
June 09, 2008 -
Be very, very careful before you hit the SEND button of your government computer. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the ease of e-mails has derailed, if not ruined, a lot federal careers - and he\'s got a case in point.
June 06, 2008 -
The drive to get more federal workers off the road is gaining steam - or is it? Although the overall numbers are good, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey reports some members of Congress say a couple of agencies may be backtracking.
June 05, 2008 -
Most feds who work overseas for the government get generous cost of living allowances, but many would prefer to be paid at Washington DC rates. How come? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey knows a guy who knows a guy who...
June 04, 2008 -
Hundreds of thousands of federal and postal workers are suffering gas pains. But Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says there may be a cure out there.
June 03, 2008 -
More than 500 feds enjoy free parking at two of three of Washington\'s main airports. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey tells you what it takes to join the club.
June 02, 2008 -
Higher gas prices getting you down? Well, welcome to the club -- and there\'s no wonder, considering the link between gasoline and romance. In today\'s column, Mike Causey reveals all.
May 30, 2008 -
Paying European prices for gasoline wouldn\'t be so bad if we could pay them in Euros, but as Senior Correspondent Mike Causey points out, we are paying continental prices with devalued dollars.
May 29, 2008 -
One government employee has figured out how to boost her pension 35 percent with just 60 days of extra service. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey unravels the mystery.
May 28, 2008 -
If you are working today, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says \'atta boy!\'
May 23, 2008