Are ID Monitoring Services Worth the Money?
A new report from GAO calls into question the effectiveness of identity theft protection services.
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Would Replacing the Dollar Bill with a Coin Save the Government Money?
Past legislative attempts to eliminate the dollar bill in favor of coins say it will save the government money. Is this really true?
How Feds Can Get the Best Deal on Their Next Vacation
When you plan your next vacation, there are ways you can find the ideal trip or get a bargain, but remember also that sometimes you get what you pay for.
Federal Unions and Politics: Follow the Money
Federal employee unions are generally thought to support Democrats during elections. What do data on union donations in the last election say about that?
Should DC Become a State?
Should the District of Columbia become a state? The recurring effort from one Senator has again been put forth in the new session of Congress.
More Bills Introduced to Prevent Government Shutdowns
More bills continue to be proposed in Congress to eliminate government shutdowns. They take varying approaches to the problem.
Fed Up Feds May Have Good News On Shutdown
An agreement has been reached in principle to avoid another shutdown. The author analyzes possible outcomes and implications for federal employees.
A Government Shutdown Could Happen Again
Initial indicators are that the economy felt minimal impact from the shutdown, potentially giving politicians more incentive to utilize them in the future.
Another Shutdown? Clues from the President’s Speech
Will there be another shutdown? Federal employees, and probably most Americans, would prefer an agreement and moving on. Here are clues from the State of the Union speech.
Push in Congress to Permanently End Government Shutdowns
Another bill has been introduced with the intent of bringing a permanent end to government shutdowns.
