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Court Refuses Stay for Congressman to Halt Review of Material Seized from His Office

By FedSmith.comJul 19, 2006 12:04 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The District Court for DC has refused to issue a stay of its ruling that the Justice Department is free to review the material seized from Congressman William Jefferson’s office.

How Much Would You Make in Private Industry?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 19, 2006 7:54 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

There is a continuing debate about the pay of federal employees–too high or too low or about right? With the large variety of federal jobs, there is no one right answer but the internet may give readers a feel for what their value would be on the open market.

Should Federal Agents Protecting Our Borders Be Required to Live in the US?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 19, 2006 7:25 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Should federal employees with a duty station in America maintain their primary residence in the United States? Most readers probably thought this was a requirement for Customs and Border Protection agents. It wasn’t.

Retiring “Under Protest”

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJul 18, 2006 8:22 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The Dept. of Energy initiated an adverse action against an employee what was not physically able to perform his job. The employee elected to retire “under protest” and filed an appeal. He will apparently continue to be a retired federal employee.

National Security, Freedom of the Press and the New York Times

By FedSmith.comJul 18, 2006 8:03 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The New York Times wrote an article about the Terrorist Finance Tracking Program recently. Readers express their views on whether this was an appropriate action for a media outlet in the United States.

“Buyers Remorse” Doesn’t Count

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJul 14, 2006 7:13 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A federal employee had second thoughts about the settlement agreement he signed. “Buyer’s remorse” doesn’t count though.

Lawyers, Unions, Pay and Federal Employees: DoD Moving Forward Despite Obstacles

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 13, 2006 8:22 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

The Department of Defense is moving ahead with pay-for-performance for another 66,000 employees beginining in October.

Opening a Negotiation: Technical Issues (Part 2)

By Bob GilsonJul 12, 2006 8:17 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

When starting negotiations, there are technical issues that must be considered. Here is a list of some of these issues for agency negotiators.

Court Throws Out MSPB Ruling on Cancellation of Vacancy Announcements

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithJul 12, 2006 8:37 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A federal court has thrown out a long line of MSPB decisions that held the cancellation of a vacancy announcement is not a personnal action. The decision means a former federal employee gets to have his case heard by the MSPB.

National Security, Freedom of the Press and the New York Times

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 12, 2006 8:16 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Did publication of information about the Terrorist Finance Tracking Program by the New York Times adversely impact national security?

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