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- Postal Service looks for ways to reduce labor costs 09/01/10 Agency will ask unions for changes in employee scheduling, wages and benefits, official says.
- From Nextgov.com: Researchers slam lawmakers' websites as failing constituents 09/01/10 Poor design, lack of interaction and a paucity of pertinent information keep elected officials from enriching democracy, a report concludes.
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Our readers are sharing their opinions on the merits of sensible footwear in the office. Are flip-flops appropriate for work? Comment on our burning question here. - Improper time-and-materials contracts prove costly 09/01/10 IG raps Army for lack of competition, weak oversight for war zone work.
- GSA chief pushes agency to up its acquisition game 09/01/10 The General Services Administration pitches efficiency and customer service to compete with agencies' procurement offerings.
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- From Nextgov.com: Contractors want to review troubled technology projects with OMB 08/31/10
- Burning Question: What do you think of the Oval Office makeover? 08/31/10
- All eyes are on Air Force's expensive weapons program 08/31/10
- FDA unveils performance management site 08/31/10
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TSP TICKER
| FUND | G | F | C | S | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2010 close | $13.39 | $14.34 | $12.98 | $17.06 | $17.57 |
| Daily Change: | $0.00 | ($0.04) | $0.37 | $0.57 | $0.48 |
| This Month (%) | 0.01 | -0.30 | 2.97 | 3.45 | 2.83 |
| FUND | L 2040 | L 2030 | L 2020 | L 2010 | L Income |
| Sep 1, 2010 close | $15.62 | $15.50 | $15.41 | $15.49 | $14.14 |
| Daily Change: | $0.37 | $0.32 | $0.26 | $0.09 | $0.08 |
| This Month (%) | 2.40 | 2.09 | 1.71 | 0.59 | 0.59 |
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