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Shunning Mammogram Report
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius rejected an independent panel's advice that breast-cancer screenings be delayed for women in their 40s. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the formal name of the 16-doctor panel that issued the guidelines, is funded by federal money.
Posted: November 19, 2009 | Full Story | Discuss this Story
Suing Uncle Sam Over Katrina Damage
A federal judge has concluded that the Army Corps of Engineers' failure to properly maintain a navigation channel led to massive flooding in Hurricane Katrina. He awarded the plaintiffs about $170,000 each. The decision could make the government vulnerable to a much larger payout for more than 100,000 other individuals, businesses and government entities.
Posted: November 19, 2009 | Full Story | Discuss this Story
Congressmen, Corruption and Federal Retirement
Former Congressman William Jefferson is still eligible for a guaranteed $50,000 pension in his first year of retirement, which will increase with the cost of living. Because he took all of his bribes before a law was signed in September 2007, he will still get a pension.
Posted: November 19, 2009 | Full Story | Discuss this Story
Bearing "the Burden of Government Service"
Rep. Diane Watson (C-CA) referred to bearing the "burden of government service" in arguing for approval of a bill to provide benefits for domestic partner benefits. Perhaps this was a persuasive argument as a House committee passed legislation to provide employment benefits to the domestic partners of gay and lesbian federal employees.
Posted: November 19, 2009 | Full Story | Discuss this Story
Judge Orders Compensation for Denial of Spousal Benefits for Gay Fed
A federal judge has ordered compensation for a couple denied spousal benefits by the federal government because they are gay men.
Posted: November 18, 2009 | Full Story | Discuss this Story
The G Fund and Predicting The Stock Market
TSP investors will pull money out of the safety of the G fund when they think they will make more money in stocks. Conversely, they will quickly move money into the G fund when they think there is more risk in the market.
Posted: November 18, 2009 | Full Story
- Dumping Those Nasty 2008 Losses From Your TSP Statement
- How Much Can You Contribute to the TSP in 2010?
- The TSP Corner
Adding Magic to Your Holiday Greetings
In addition to getting rid of stress so you can enjoy the Christmas season, another reason to get your cards ready now is you can get your cards postmarked at the Post Office where Santa and all his elves conduct their postal business — North Pole, Alaska.
Posted: November 18, 2009 | Full Story
Federal Employees "Grossly Misled" on Insurance Premiums Says Congressman
As many as 133,000 beneficiaries will face the highest rate increase of 25% for federal long term care insurance according to a Virginia Congressman.
Posted: November 18, 2009 | Full Story | Discuss this Story
Retired Senior Military Officers Cashing In as Consultants
As "senior mentors," retired officers help run war games and offer advice to former colleagues. Some mentors make as much as $330 an hour as part-time government advisers. They earn more as consultants and board members to defense companies.
Posted: November 18, 2009 | Full Story | Discuss this Story
Calculating Sick Leave Benefit for FERS Employees
"My question involves retirement prior to January 1, 2014, where an employee receives service credit for half of their unused sick leave. Does half of the sick leave have to be in whole months?"
Posted: November 18, 2009 | Full Story | Discuss this Story
- Human Resources Changes Include Sick Leave Credit for FERS Employees and Abolishing NSPS
- President Signs Defense Bill: Includes Credit for Sick Leave and Abolishes NSPS
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