The TSA 10 Years After 9/11
On the approaching ten year anniversary of September 11, 2001, the TSA highlights policies and procedures it has implemented in the last decade to make air travel safer.
Author: Ian Smith
FedSmith.com Readers Worried About Future Pay and Benefits
The debt debates in Washington are over. But according to a couple of recent surveys we conducted, a majority of FedSmith.com readers think that their pay and benefits will ultimately be jeopardized due to the growing federal deficit.
Congressman to Introduce Legislation to Repeal Debt Ceiling
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) said in a recent statement that he plans to introduce legislation to repeal the debt ceiling, saying that it is “arbitrary and has nothing to do with the deficit.”
Seeking Solace in a Down Market: Advice for TSP Investors from an Expert
The last few days have been tense ones in the stock market. What’s an investor to do? FedSmith.com talked to investment expert Rob Morgan for ideas.
The Dow Drops 512 Points; Now What?
The stock market is in the midst of its biggest retreat since the financial crisis. Where is it likely to go next? Three financial experts weigh in.
Hatch and Coburn Introduce Legislation to Cut Federal Workforce
Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Tom Coburn (R-OK) have introduced legislation to significantly reduce both the size and scope of the federal workforce.
Ramsey: “If I Was a Federal Worker, I’d Be Afraid”
Dave Ramsey talked about the debt debate in Washington and what it might mean for federal workers.
FAA to Furlough Nearly 4,000 Employees
The FAA must furlough around 4,000 of its roughly 47,000 employees because Congress adjourned for the week without passing a reauthorization extension for the agency.
FedSmith.com Readers Say TSA Procedures Make Them Less Inclined to Fly
We have posted several surveys on our site in recent weeks to get feedback from FedSmith.com site visitors as to what their flying habits are like now that the TSA’s security procedures have been in place for a while. The overwhelming theme in the responses indicated that the procedures act as a deterrent to would-be air travelers.
Vitter: Time to Get Rid of the Presidential Coin
Senator David Vitter (R-LA) has introduced legislation that would terminate minting the $1 presidential coin by repealing the Presidential Dollar Coin Act of 2005.
