Your Writing Questions, Answered
FedSmith.com author Robbie Hyman answers a few of some of the most common grammar and writing-style questions he has received from FedSmith.com readers.
Blackburn Demands Investigation of TSA Hiring Practices
Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) has released a report documenting crimes committed by some of the Transportation Security Administration’s employees in an effort to demonstrate what it cites as failures to effectively screen the employees it hires.
FedSmith.com Users Generally Dissatisfied with FRTIB’s Handling of TSP Data Breach
We asked our users to share their opinions with the recent news of the data breach within the TSP. Despite expressing dissatisfaction, a majority of users said it would not have an impact on their future TSP investments.
Fewer Fed Employees Quitting, More Stuck in Hostile Work Environments
With federal agencies either hitting the brakes on hiring or implementing draconian cuts, federal employees increasingly found themselves stuck in work environments that saw morale suffer and, in some cases, turned hostile.
TSP Funds Fall in May
The Thrift Savings Plan funds were generally down in May with the I fund down more than 11% and the C fund down about 6%.
House Republicans Propose Increasing Retirement Contributions to Fund Student Loans
In a letter to President Obama, House Republicans have suggested increasing federal employee retirement contributions as one of two possible options to fund an extended 3.40% interest rate for student loans.
Phased Retirement?
The author says that the proposed phased retirement plan sounds good on the surface, but offers a few of his reservations about it.
New Manager Sought for F Fund
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) announced Thursday that it has released a request for proposal for a fund manager for the Fixed Income Index Investment Fund (F Fund).
MSPB Wants Big Changes: Agencies and Agency Representatives Beware!
The MSPB is proposing to change its regulations in “radical” ways.
Is a Foreign Country Building a Database of Federal Employees’ Data?
Reports are suggesting that the data breach of the TSP that exposed personal data of approximately 123,000 federal employees may go deeper than it appears.
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