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"It's another benefit that will help to enhance retirement savings for federal workers without costing taxpayers a dime."
IFPTE Legislative Director Matt Biggs, lauding a bipartisan proposal that would allow civil servants to invest unused annual leave in their TSP accounts.
TSP TICKER
| FUND | G | F | C | S | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2010 close | $13.21 | $13.60 | $13.70 | $17.91 | $18.36 |
| Daily Change: | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | ($0.07) | ($0.17) |
| This Month (%) | 0.13 | 0.08 | 4.27 | 6.28 | 4.36 |
| FUND | L 2040 | L 2030 | L 2020 | L 2010 | L Income |
| Mar 15, 2010 close | $16.11 | $15.88 | $15.67 | $15.43 | $14.06 |
| Daily Change: | ($0.04) | ($0.03) | ($0.03) | ($0.01) | ($0.00) |
| This Month (%) | 3.81 | 3.33 | 2.74 | 1.14 | 1.01 |
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