Readers: Congress Should Butt Out Of Baseball; Focus On Government
FedSmith.com survey results – Congress should stay out of baseball and worry about reforming government.
More HR Changes in Government: Twilight Time for OPM?
The early 20th century structure of the federal government is changing rapidly. Will OPM eventually disappear as a separate agency?
GAO Report: EEO Issues Yet To Be Resolved At Energy Laboratories
The Government Accountability recently released a report concerning differences at Department of Energy laboratories in salaries, merit pay increases, and separation patterns for managerial and professional women and minorities when compared with men and whites, and differences in promotion rates with white men.
DoD Health Plan for Eligible National Guard and Reserve Members Announced
The Department of Defense just announced that beginning in April a new premium-based, health care plan will be available to eligible National Guard and Reserve members activated for contingency operations on or after Sept. 11, 2001.
Design Awards Spotlight Excellence in Federal Buildings
Federal buildings best representing the significance of the nation’s government honored at GSA awards ceremony.
Calling All Lawyers!
The MSPB says there is confusion in court decisions as to when it can accept a case in certain types of cases and invites the court to resolve the confusion. A dissenting opinion concludes there is no confusion.
Financial Security, Social Security and the TSP
Some federal employees have made poor investment decisions in their TSP. Does this mean that private investment accounts should not be used for investing a portion of payroll taxes?
Federal Workers Not Pleased With Loss Of Data Tapes
FedSmith.com readers speak out about lost data tapes.
Bush Nominates Springer To Lead OPM Through A Time Of Dynamic Change
President Bush announced his intent late last week to nominate Linda M. Springer to be OPM’s director, replacing Kay Coles James.
Are There Risks in International Stocks for Your TSP?
Is this a good time to invest in the I fund? Will the high returns continue? Here are several questions to ask before taking the plunge.
