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Insight by Mike Causey: Bearing the (double) standard

When government workers go bad or do stupid things, we know about it pronto. We know their agency, their name, rank and serial number. We know how much they make and what their pension is or is not going to be, etc. Yet when the media goes rogue, silence ... So, what's wrong wit h this picture?

Rural post offices would stay open under new USPS plan

The U.S. Postal Service last week rolled out a new plan that would allow the nation’s smallest post offices to remain open.

House passes bill to boost employee share of retirement

The House last week approved a budget reconciliation package that includes a measure to require federal employees to contribute an additional 5 percent of salary to retirement.

Lawmakers want health care services for Lejeune vets

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has sent a letter to President Obama asking for expedited health care for vets exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during a 30-year period.

Thrift Savings Plan Share Prices

Prices as of May 8, 2012.

Federal Benefits Q&A

Question: “I'd like to increase the amount of my Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) coverage. Please let me know the procedure for making changes to my coverage. Can I do that anytime throughout the year, or only during the open season?”

Informed Investor: Dealing with parents' long-term care needs

Many employees are currently dealing with their parents' long term care (LTC) needs. This week's column discusses what employees should know with respect to their parents' LTC needs. The column looks at important legal documents that should be filled out, as well as the various possible living arrangements for individuals with LTC needs.

DOD's contractor workforce remains problematic

Lawmakers are putting pressure on DOD to balance its civilan workforce cuts with comparable cuts in its contracting workforce.

MSPB to review regulations

The Merit Systems Protection Board said it plans to undertake a comprehensive revision of its adjudicatory regulations.

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