Skip to content
  • FS
  • Retirement
  • Pay
  • HR
  • Agency News
  • More News
    • Court Cases
    • Current Events
    • Leadership
    • Q&A
  • Authors
FedSmith.com

Current Events

Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.

TSP Record Keeping System Goes Online

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 16, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

TSP investors can now access their accounts through the Internet with faster processing time and daily updates to their accounts.

Does the Civil Service System Need to be Changed? Readers Speak Out

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 15, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Most Fedsmith.com readers oppose the civil service changes proposed for the Department of Defense. At least some readers oppose the change with an incomplete understanding of these changes. Readers also expressed a strong distrust of managers and political leaders in government.

GAO to OPM: Give Agencies More Flexibility in Human Resources

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 9, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

GAO looks at the role played by the Office of Personnel Management in changing the human resources structure in the Federal government.

An “Amazing Oddity”

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 5, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The book author interviews Americans throughout the country to determine how they find satisfaction in their lives. He found an “amazing oddity” in a federal employee.

TSP Stock Fund Investors Feeling Good Again

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 1, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events, Retirement Leave a comment

Investors in the several stock funds of the TSP will feel a rush of joy when they see the returns for May.

Free Land!

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 27, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The Homestead National Monument highlights how the Homestead Act helped settle the American West.

Feds Not Wild About Results of Recent Military Action

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 20, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Are you feeling more or less secure as a result of recent military actions by the United States? Here are results from the latest Fedsmith.com poll.

Some Changes Advocated by DoD Should be Implemented Across Government Says GAO head

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 14, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

In testimony before a Senate subcommittee, GAO’s David Walker discussed the proposed reforms to the civil service structure in DoD and the implications of these reforms elsewhere in government.

Real Jobs, Real Money and Real Politics: Political Reality Hits Home for Feds

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 13, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The political environment has changed dramatically for federal employees as unions speak out on their behalf. Most aren’t aware of the changes but they will be impacted by these changes.

“Excuse Me, Is That Your Pig In The Airplane Seat?”

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 11, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Animal rights, accommodating disabled passengers, and travel regulations can all meld together into a strange mixture. Here is an example of some unusual regs.

Post navigation
Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page280 Page281 Page282 Page283 Page284 Page285 Page286 Page287 Next →

Search FedSmith.com

Free Email Updates

Subscribe to our free email list to get our news updates in your inbox.

Use a personal email if possible; some agencies restrict emails from lists
Choose Lists:

Take Our Poll

Did you have to contact TSP customer support regarding your account after the recent website upgrades?

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...

Daily TSP Rates

July 5, 2022

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.9358 +0.03% +1.19%
F Fund $18.9662 +0.31% -9.19%
C Fund $58.3001 +0.18% -18.97%
S Fund $61.7314 +1.15% -26.02%
I Fund $31.3561 -1.89% -20.50%
L Income $22.3852 -0.06% -4.68%
L 2025 $11.1712 -0.13% -8.79%
L 2030 $38.0606 -0.22% -12.65%
L 2035 $11.2902 -0.24% -13.97%
L 2040 $42.2190 -0.26% -15.22%
L 2045 $11.4391 -0.28% -16.34%
L 2050 $24.8094 -0.30% -17.37%
L 2055 $11.8651 -0.40% -20.27%
L 2060 $11.8642 -0.40% -20.28%
L 2065 $11.8632 -0.40% -20.29%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

News Categories

  • Agency News
  • Court Cases
  • Current Events
  • Human Resources
  • Leadership
  • Links
  • Pay & Benefits
  • Q&A
  • Retirement

Archives

Popular Tags

AFGE Annuity Backlog Bargaining Budget COLA COVID CSRS Data Breach Donald Trump Election Employee Relations Executive Order FedSmith Polls FEGLI FEHB FERS FLRA GAO General Schedule Government Shutdown Hatch Act Hiring Holidays IRA IRS Labor Relations Locality Pay Medicare MSPB NARFE Official Time OPM Pay Raise Postal Service Proposed Legislation Roth Social Security Taxes Telework Travel TSP Unions VA Vaccinations
FedSmith.com is a certified Ezoic Premium publisher
© 2022 FedSmith Inc. All rights reserved.
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Write for Us
  • Resources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use