DC Feds Back to Work Wednesday
OPM has announced that federal offices in the Washington, DC area will be open on Wednesday, October 31 and employees have the option for unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework.
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TSP Among Closures from Hurricane Sandy
The Thrift Savings Plan has ceased processing transactions in conjunction with the New York Stock Exchange being closed from Hurricane Sandy.
Obama vs. Romney: What Readers Think
Now that the presidential debates are finished and the campaigns are in the final days before the election is held on November 6th, which presidential candidate is the one most preferred by our readers? Here are the results.
DC Federal Offices Closed Again Tuesday
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has announced that federal offices will be closed again on Tuesday, October30th, in the Washington DC area.
Quick-Thinking Mail Carrier Saves House
Gridley Rural Letter Carrier Meredith Bates saw flames pouring out of the windows of one of her customers’ homes and called 911. Had it not been for her actions, the fire would have done far more damage to the home.
The Retirement ‘Guessing Game’
A new survey reveals that for many Americans, planning for retirement has become a “guessing game,” with 75% of respondents reporting their retirement calculations as being based on a best guess.
Congressional Staffers Believe They Work Longer Hours Than Private Sector Workers
A new study finds that congressional staff believe they work longer hours on average than their counterparts in the private sector, and some say they feel the quality of their work is suffering as a result of their high workloads.
Santa Rosa Post Office Drivers Deliver Safety
The Santa Rosa Post Office recently celebrated the safe driving practices of 95 of its employees.
Robotic Squirrels, Starbucks, and Marijuana ‘Munchies’: Highlights from Wastebook 2012
Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) has released his annual report highlighting wasteful government spending from the past year.
AFGE on 2013 COLA: It Could Have Been Worse
AFGE president J. David Cox Sr. released a statement today on the announcement of the 1.7% COLA that will be given to federal retirees and Social Security recipients in which he said, “It could have been much worse.”
