Pay & Benefits

• Bill proposes housing aid for vets who take online courses

  The chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee wants to give returning vets who take classes online some parity with those who go to brick-and-mortar schools.

  Pay & Benefits

  February 13, 2009
• Rumors on Steroids

  Have you heard about the federal pay freeze, about a cushy postal service buyout offer or that retirees may have to take a cut? Those are some of the false rumors making the rounds. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey gives his take about rumors-on-steriods.

  Mike Causey

  February 13, 2009
• Is That A Belt Or A Noose?

  Most people agree that it is time for some belt-tightening, but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says in an ideal world it is somebody else\'s belt. Read, listen and maybe learn today.

  Mike Causey

  February 11, 2009
• Whose Belt is Tightening More?

  The Federal Government is tightening its belt. We learn about what it’ll mean for the rank-and-file federal worker from FederalNewsRadio Senior Correspondent Mike Causey.

  Budget

  February 10, 2009
• OPM, Hewitt Associates settle dispute over ‘RetireEZ’ contract

  The Officer of Personnel Management terminated its $290 million, 10-year contract with Hewitt Associates to develop the recalculation engine for OPM\'s \"RetireEZ\" program. Now, the two sides have settled their dispute.

  Management

  February 09, 2009
• PFP Pilot at USDA

  The Department of Agriculture is starting a five-year pay-for-performance program for almost 3,000 employees in the Food Safety Inspection Service. It should be noted that these feds are all part of a non-bargaining unit and…

  Federal Drive

  February 06, 2009
• It’s No Secret

  How do you get a job in government intelligence? Newly minted National Intelligence Director, Admiral Dennis Blair, says he wants to bring more intelligence work back in-house and away from contractors. Derrick T. Dortch, host…

  Federal Drive

  February 05, 2009
• Insecurity Clearances

  A former federal employee has pleaded guilty to unlawful disclosure of restricted atomic energy data. Federal officials claim he misused his security clearance in an effort to sell sensitive nuclear parts. So what’s in store…

  Federal Drive

  February 05, 2009
• FERS Redeposit Renewed

  New bill would allow returning feds to reinvest without losing credit.

  Pay & Benefits

  February 05, 2009
• Health Care Reform: Good For the Feds!

  Just about everybody agrees we need some kind of national health care reform, but not if it means higher premiums and reduced or delayed services. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey talks about how health care reform might impact feds and retirees.

  Mike Causey

  February 04, 2009
• Uncle Sam: Going Strong

  While companies in the private sector are downsizing, the jobs outlook for the federal workforce is looking up. Joining us with analysis is John Palguta, Vice President for Policy at the Partnership for Public Service.

  Federal Drive

  February 03, 2009
• Aging In Place

  Is your federal office starting to look like a senior center or a retirement home with cubicles? If so, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says you are not alone.

  Mike Causey

  February 03, 2009
• This Column Stinks, Big Time!

  Did you hear about the government-generated hoax that worried a lot of Thrift Savings Plan investors? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the so-called security test stinks. Literally.

  Mike Causey

  February 02, 2009
• DOJ Phishing Scam

  Earlier this week we told you about a phishing scam targeting certain TSP members. Some Department of Justice employees received emails saying that if they’ve lost more than 30-percent in their TSP, they should click…

  Benefits

  January 30, 2009