Are Americans Getting Fatter? Just Ask the FAA
The average American is getting heavier. The FAA won’t let planes fly if there is too much weight on board. The result will probably be fewer of us can get on a plane at one time.
Current Events
Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.
April Stock Fund Returns Cheer TSP Investors
The three stocks funds of the TSP are up substantially in April.
Do Feds like the FERS retirement plan?
Most respondents believe the FERS system is at least as good or better than private sector retirement programs but there are a number of aspects about FERS they don’t like.
TSP Stock Fund Investors Cheer April Returns
The TSP stock fund will show a positive return for April–one of the best months for TSP stock investors in a long time.
MSPB to OPM and HR Community: Your Vacancy Announcements Stink
Federal job vacancies have a lot of potential but currently a wasted potential. The MSPB has recommendations to OPM and HR directors on how to improve them.
Military Housing is Improving Thanks to Private Sector Investment
Privatizing the military housing program has resulted in more and better housing for military personnel and their families
Postal Service employees not told about extent of anthrax threat
The USPS acted properly when it did not release information about anthrax contamination to employees.
Automatic Pay Raises for Congressmen and Retirees–Guess Who Gets a Better Deal
Congressional pay raises are automatic and went up 3.1% in 2003.
Hollywood and Politics: Are Feds Influenced by the Opinions of Celebrities?
Celebrities have gathered a lot of publicity for their position on the War in Iraq. Fedsmith readers speak out on the Hollywood celebrities.
Using Credit Cards at HUD – It’s Like Free Money
A GAO report finds significant problems with the use of government credit cards at HUD.
