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Month: June 2011

Senators Introduce Bill to Reduce Federal Vehicle Fleet By 20%

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 22, 2011 9:07 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Senators Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) have introduced a bill that would reduce the amount the federal government can spend on buying and leasing non-essential vehicles.

Cutting Federal Spending: One Federal Agency Targeted in Congress for Extinction

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 22, 2011 1:06 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

It isn’t often that a federal agency is eliminated but it does happen. One small agency is not on a political hot seat and may be voted out of existence.

Congressional Leaders Call for Investigation of TSA Screening Incident in Honolulu

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 22, 2011 11:58 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Representatives John Mica (R-FL) and Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) have requested an IG investigation of the recent TSA security screening incident at Honolulu International Airport that had called for 36 TSA workers to be fired and 12 others to be suspended.

Proposed Legislation Would Make Use of Border Tunnels a Conspiracy Offense

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 21, 2011 4:30 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Proposed legislation introduced in the Senate that builds upon the Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2006 seeks to make the use, construction, or financing of a border tunnel a conspiracy offense.

What Kind of Change to the Civil Service System Is Really Needed? (Part 3)

By Timothy J. ClarkJun 21, 2011 7:29 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Actions are accomplished through a process. A process is a series of actions to achieve a result. A system is a collection of processes that share a common aim. Here is how government operations can improve their organizational operating methods.

MSPB: Glass Ceiling for Female Federal Employees “Fractured,” Not “Shattered”

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Jun 20, 2011 7:04 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A new report shows women have made significant progress over the past two decades in the federal workplace, but obstacles to equality remain.

Guidelines to Follow When Taking Government Work Home

By Jason KayJun 20, 2011 7:39 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

Here are some guidelines to follow if you are allowed to take your government work home with you.

Union Official Time: AFGE Proposes a Blank Check

By Bob GilsonJun 18, 2011 6:02 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says an AFGE official time proposal fails to address accountability or tracking of the time.

How Congressional Budget Cuts May Cut Into Your Retirement Income

FedSmith.com author Carol SchmidlinBy Carol SchmidlinJun 17, 2011 7:08 AM Categories Federal Workforce News, Retirement Leave a comment

Congress is looking at several proposals that would cut into federal employee benefits. The author focuses on some specific ones that would directly impact your financial security in retirement.

Financial Self-Defense: What to Know Before You Make a Decision Using a Financial Advisor

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJun 17, 2011 6:57 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Using a financial advisor can be a good decision. But, before you select an advisor and in your dealings with the person you have selected, here are a few tips you should know before making a financial decision that could impact your retirement and your financial security.

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