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TODAY'S NEWS
Obama calls for end of '20th century bureaucracy' 08/29/08 Democratic nominee's pledge to make federal programs "work better and cost less" echoes effort launched by President Clinton.
- Agencies get ready for massive Gulf Coast storm 08/28/08 Hurricane Gustav could make landfall days after the third anniversary of Katrina, which caught the government off-guard.
- Special TSA force helps secure Democratic convention 08/28/08 A smaller group of screeners will work the Republican convention in Minnesota.
SPECIAL REPORT
Green Government
This Web-only special section accompanying our August issue on the government's efforts to be more environmentally friendly provides a wealth of additional features, ranging from a virtual tour of a green NOAA facility to a quiz on facts and myths about renewable energy.
This Web-only special section accompanying our August issue on the government's efforts to be more environmentally friendly provides a wealth of additional features, ranging from a virtual tour of a green NOAA facility to a quiz on facts and myths about renewable energy.
- DHS technology contract may be headed for a 'spending spree' 08/28/08 Vehicle for procuring information technology services will be popular for frenzied fourth quarter spending, research firm says.
- Next administration will face tough Defense modernization decisions 08/28/08 Diverse threats and aging equipment raise risks and costs, industry group reports.
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FEATURE HIGHLIGHT
High-Wire Act
Agencies are walking a fine line in contract spending as budgets begin to tighten.
Government Executive 8/15/08
- Agency experiments with benefits for bicycle commuters 08/28/08
- From Nextgov.com: Agencies progress in identifying, consolidating IT infrastructure 08/28/08
- Obama camp steering clear of transition talk 08/28/08
HIGHLIGHT
Best Dates To Retire 2009
Back by popular demand, here's Retirement Planning columnist Tammy Flanagan's annual guide to picking the perfect day to leave in order to maximize your benefits.
Back by popular demand, here's Retirement Planning columnist Tammy Flanagan's annual guide to picking the perfect day to leave in order to maximize your benefits.
- Questions surround stadium security for Obama speech 08/28/08
- Contractors make up one fourth of intelligence workforce 08/27/08
- EEOC issues guide for hiring, promoting disabled employees 08/27/08
- Federal employees are urged not to leave computers running 08/27/08
- EARLYBIRD HEADLINES 08/28/08 Updated after 8:30 a.m. ET
- Corrections 08/01/08
- The Agile Mind blog: Explorations in virtual government 06/06/08
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QUOTE | UNQUOTE
"I am Irish and superstitious. We have to fight like hell."
Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., on why he is reluctant to start planning as though Sen. Barack Obama will win the presidential election.
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| FUND | G | F | C | S | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2008 close | $12.59 | $12.19 | $14.89 | $18.69 | $20.40 |
| Daily Change: | $0.00 | ($0.00) | $0.22 | $0.30 | $0.33 |
| This Month (%) | 0.30 | 0.95 | 2.86 | 3.12 | -4.07 |
| FUND | L 2040 | L 2030 | L 2020 | L 2010 | L Income |
| Aug 28, 2008 close | $16.63 | $16.12 | $15.66 | $15.11 | $13.45 |
| Daily Change: | $0.21 | $0.18 | $0.15 | $0.08 | $0.04 |
| This Month (%) | 0.86 | 0.83 | 0.71 | 0.57 | 0.53 |
CENTRAL FEATURE
KEY TOPICS
News By Agency: Direct links to what's going on at your agency.
The Presidential Transition
Pay and Benefits
Retirement
Telework
Per Diems and Travel
Nat. Sec. Personnel System
Energy
Fiscal 2009 Budget
The Basics
The Mailbag
Tom Shoop from outside the bureaucracy, looking in.
08/28/08 6:04 p.m. ET
Computing Clerks
08/28/08 8:38 a.m. ET
Message to Feds, Shot at the Veep
08/27/08 5:47 p.m. ET
Senator Wants Reports on Absent Employees
08/28/08 6:17 p.m. ET
Agencies get ready for massive Gulf Coast storm
08/28/08 5:01 p.m. ET
Agencies progress in identifying, consolidating IT infrastructure
08/28/08 4:50 p.m. ET
DHS technology contract may be headed for a 'spending spree'
TODAY'S COLUMN
RETIREMENT PLANNING
By Tammy Flanagan
The COLA Factor
Taking cost-of-living allowances into consideration when setting a date to retire.
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