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By Karen Rutzick krutzick@govexec.com October 4, 2005
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    How does the Fed Salary Council determine which city deserves a separate locality rate which translates a higher locality pay? As far as I know, Las Vegas is one of the fastest growing cities in the country and its cost of living is keeping an equal pace. Yet, I don't see our city is cited for a separate locality rate. Can someone let me know how we, in Las Vegas, can get redress? Appreciate if you can post the answer here.

    Left-out in LV

    GovExec.com reader Posted October 18, 2005 3:17 PM
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    My rent has increased 9 percent, health care 10 percent, 17 percent. I have a second job just to make ends meet now. The COLA is never adjusted to true cost increases.

    Frustrated Fed Posted October 12, 2005 1:15 PM
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    Does anyone know offhand, what percentage of a raise Congress voted for themselves for FY 06? I am just wondering if they are keeping up with inflation at a comparable rate with the rest of us. Bet not!

    Thanks,

    Dave Posted October 5, 2005 2:13 PM
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    With our medical premiums slated to rise up to 10%, and the continuing rise in the cost of gasoline, which increases the cost of food and heating during the winter months, the federal employees are once again losing ground. It seems that no matter what the cost of living increase is I have less and less discretionary $$.

    DLA - TEXAS Posted October 5, 2005 8:33 AM
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    With costs going up on a daily basis this, so-called raise, is not even close to what is needed and rightly deserved.

    In the near future the price of everything will increase based on the increased costs of fuel. You can't get it there without paying more for fuel and consequently the costs are increased at the stores we all shop in.

    With bankruptcy laws changing on the 17th of October the financial situation of most middle class people will be in question for years to come.

    rds Posted October 4, 2005 8:40 PM

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