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Most TSA employees are in line for performance-based payouts 11/20/09
Unions say the system is arbitrary, however, because the quality of work required for a given raise fluctuates.
Acting TSA administrator Gale Rossides backs the pay plan.
[Newscom]
- Mental and physical health conditions get equal out-of-network coverage 11/20/09 Starting in 2010, insurers will eliminate differences in co-payments and lift a restriction on number of visits.
- Rule could slow Pentagon's revolving door 11/20/09 Senior officials now will need approval from an agency ethics officer before taking a Defense contractor job.
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- From Nextgov.com: Watchdog notes scheduling issues with visitor-tracking project 11/20/09 Homeland Security is operating the exit portion of the project off multiple, uncoordinated timelines, GAO says.
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- GAO: Defense lost track of 72,000 combat medical records 11/20/09
- TSA nominee is endorsed by committee 11/20/09
- Impending federal retirements could spur agencies to reassess needs 11/19/09
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| FUND | G | F | C | S | I |
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| Nov 20, 2009 close | $13.08 | $13.46 | $12.91 | $15.53 | $18.23 |
| Daily Change: | $0.00 | ($0.00) | ($0.04) | ($0.06) | ($0.14) |
| This Month (%) | 0.17 | 0.62 | 5.52 | 4.44 | 2.91 |
| FUND | L 2040 | L 2030 | L 2020 | L 2010 | L Income |
| Nov 20, 2009 close | $15.28 | $15.15 | $15.06 | $15.09 | $13.78 |
| Daily Change: | ($0.06) | ($0.05) | ($0.04) | ($0.02) | ($0.01) |
| This Month (%) | 3.75 | 3.32 | 2.78 | 1.30 | 1.10 |
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