Browse Articles: FedSmith Polls
Giuliani for President?
Who would FedSmith readers prefer to see as the Republican nominee for President of the U.S.? At this stage of the race, Rudy Giuliani comes out ahead.
Posted: February 27, 2007 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Obama for President?
Barack Obama comes out ahead as the leading choice among FedSmith readers to receive the nod as the Democratic nominee for President of the U.S.
Posted: February 20, 2007 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Sick Leave and FERS: Leave Abuse? Justifiable Cheating? Flexible Ethics?
About 1/3 of readers think it is ethical for a federal employee to sick leave without a medical reason and about 1/3 have taken sick leave when they were not sick. Readers think the system of not crediting sick leave for FERS employees should be changed.
Posted: January 29, 2007 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Ready to Retire? Readers Offer Advice to Their Federal Colleagues
Are you ready to retire? Some readers are looking ahead in eager anticipation. Others regret switching to FERS instead of having stayed in CSRS. And some HR advisors tell readers that if they plan ahead, a good retirement is possible but don't blame the system for your misfortune if you don't have enough money.
Posted: December 28, 2006 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Should Federal Union Have Sought Assistance of the UN in Labor Dispute? Readers Speak Out
Most readers disagree with the decision by AFGE to go to the UN for assistance on a labor dispute. Here are the results and comments from readers who oppose and support the union's action.
Posted: December 5, 2006 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Readers Say Change in Leadership in Congress is Positive
In a recent poll of FedSmith.com readers, most think the election results are a positive event and that contracting is the most significant issue facing the federal workforce.
Posted: November 14, 2006 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Are Federal Employees Happy or Disgruntled? Some of Both But Most are Satisfied
Federal employees generally satisfied with their career choice and their pay and benefits but many readers think there is considerable room for improvement.
Posted: October 31, 2006 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Most Readers Oppose Expanding Federal Employee Benefits for "Domestic Partners"
A majority of readers are opposed to legislation that would open federal benefits to "domestic partners" but there are strong beliefs for and against the proposal.
Posted: October 10, 2006 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Readers Say America Not Winning War on Terrorism
Readers have strong views regarding the war on terror. Whether your views resemble "Thank God for George Bush" or "the policies of this administration have created terrorists", there is someone who agrees with you.
Posted: September 20, 2006 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
Readers Support Drilling in Gulf and ANWR
Most readers drive less and have changed their commuting habits as a result of the increase in the cost of gas. Most readers also support drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Posted: August 21, 2006 | Full Story | Discuss this Article
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