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Christmas and the Culture War

By FedSmith.comDec 5, 2005 7:57 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Mixing religious beliefs with government creates controversy–at least in recent years. How do readers feel about issues relating to the celebration of Christmas? Here is a summary of responses to issues on the topic of “Christmas and the Culture War.”

Our Discipline System Needs Corrective Action

FedSmith.com author Robbie KunreutherBy Robbie KunreutherDec 4, 2005 1:30 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The disciplinary system for federal employees is cumbersome and time-consuming. Here are suggestions for fixing the system.

TSP Returns Jump in November

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 2, 2005 8:06 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

TSP funds are up across the board for November.

A Quick $100,000 to Spend For Christmas

By FedSmith.comDec 2, 2005 7:32 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A writer in the office of NASA’s Public and Employee Communications Office in Huntsville, Alabama has an extra $100,000 to spend.

President Signs Off on Pay Raise for Feds

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 1, 2005 7:40 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

President Bush has signed the appropriations bill for several agencies that contains the 2006 pay raise for federal employees.

Two VA Employees Facing 15 Years in Prison

By FedSmith.comDec 1, 2005 6:45 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Charges filed against two employees of the VA give a new dimension to the term “government red tape.”

Political Activity Trips Up Federal Attorney

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 30, 2005 7:49 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A federal attorney has been found to have violated the Hatch Act and an initial decision by an MSPB judge has upheld his removal.

That 70’s Show! FAA/Air Traffic Controllers Back At It

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 29, 2005 8:21 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The FAA has asked a federal mediator to help with the labor negotiations between the agency and the union that represented air traffic controllers.

Is It Christmas or A Holiday Season To Buy Gifts for Unstated Reasons?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 28, 2005 7:46 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

After the Thanksgiving feast to give thanks for our many blessings, we enter what often refer to as the “holiday season.” The cultural wars can’t be far behind.

Is Big Brother Watching?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 22, 2005 7:31 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

A new scam involves e-mail purporting to come from the FBI or the CIA.

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