FedSmith Poll: 85 percent think terror likely to occur in U.S
High percentage of respondents think an act of terror is “definite” or “likely” but most aren’t doing much about it.
Using Interviews Effectively: Advice from the MSPB
MSPB has issued a report entitled “The Federal Selection Interview: Unrealized Potential” that is available for downloading.
VA in Phoenix has five national award winners
Five employees from the VA in Phoenix have been recognized for their significant accomplishments in the past year.
Thrift Savings Plan Funds May Be Used to Avoid Government Default
The TSP G fund will be used as one way to help the government remain solvent until a new debt ceiling is passed.
Feds Weigh In With Their Opinions on Attacking Iraq
These are the results of the Fedsmith.com poll conducted during the week of February 10th on whether the United States should attack Iraq.
SEC may get to waive hiring rules
The SEC may get an exemption from civil service hiring procedures.
TSP Bond Funds Up, Stock Funds Down in January
The stocks funds continued to decline in January while bond funds turned up
An Appeal to President Bush: No Challenger Style Presidential Commission for Columbia Accident
Investigation of the Challenger accident became political theatre rather than a rational investigation designed to ferret out problems and their cause. The author urges President Bush to learn from that investigation and avoid them in investigating the Columbia tragedy.
Creating a New Civil Service System Isn’t Easy But Changes May Be Coming
The administration and key players in the House and Senate want to change the federal government’s HR system. It may happen this time.
C Fund Tanking in January–So Far
The stock market has not been performing well for investors. For the first three weeks of January, the C fund has followed this trend as the S&P 500 Index is down about 4% for the month.
