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• 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
• Causey on the likelihood of a federal furlough

  WFED\'s Mike Causey responds to the introduction of a bill that mandates two weeks of furlough for federal employees.

  Congress

  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
• The Federal Pay Debate has real consequences

  Some of the budget cutting ideas like pay cuts and freezes, furloughs and cutbacks are \"just crazy\" according to a federal employee union official.

  Defense

  January 07, 2011
• Pay freeze, funding questions answered as end of year approaches

  Questions about agency funding, pay freezes, and benefits are answered for feds as the end of the year approaches.

  Budget

  December 16, 2010
• Senate omnibus bill includes 2-year pay freeze

  The $1.1 trillion Senate omnibus bill would authorize President Obama\'s pay freeze proposal. But it protects against furloughs or reductions-in-force. The Senate\'s bill would replace the House\'s version, which is a continuing resolution. Lawmakers must approve a bill before Dec. 19 when the current CR expires.

  Budget

  December 14, 2010
• Freezes, furloughs and funding on the Hill

  Congress is working to make decisions on three huge issues that affect federal employees: the proposed pay freeze, workforce reductions, and agency funding. The Hill\'s Ian Swanson runs it down for us.

  Federal Drive

  December 01, 2010
• Down the Road: Pay Freeze and Job Cuts and Furloughs

  What does the sea change election mean for federal workers? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says possibilities include a diet-pay raise, possible furloughs with White House backing and a new effort to get rid of poor performers.

  Mike Causey

  November 26, 2010
• Deficit reduction to hit Pentagon in the pocket

  In addition to cuts in federal pay and furloughs for government workers the commission also wants to roll back defense spending. Carl Conetta, Co-Director of the Project on Defense Alternatives, says we\'re on the right track with defense cuts.

  Federal Drive

  November 16, 2010
• Your Future: Omnibus or Ominous?

  The shattered lame duck session of the 111th Congress has limped back in town with lots of homework to complete in a short time. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it includes the federal pay raise (if any), job security issues, $250 payments for retirees and a new TSP perk.

  Benefits

  November 16, 2010
• Hopes for an omnibus dim after elections

  Democratic insiders question if anything more than a stopgap spending measure and temporary extension of Bush-era tax cuts can pass. The Hill\'s Molly Hooper brings us the latest.

  Federal Drive

  November 10, 2010
• Poll results: Biggest impact for feds from 2010 vote?

  The poll results for: What\'s the biggest impact for feds from the 2010 vote?

  Pay

  November 08, 2010
• Feds Speak Out on Congress’s Belt-Tightening Plans

  Many signs point to the likelihood that Congress is going to tighten the federal government\'s belt starting, of course, with your belt. So how is it going to play out, and will federal workers play? Mike Causey thinks you may have the answers.

  Congress

  November 05, 2010