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NEWS
- More federal executives are less satisfied with their pay 05/14/08 A new survey shows a 12 percent drop in pay satisfaction among senior executives during the last two years.
- Senate votes to allow first responders to unionize 05/13/08 Several of Bush's Cabinet secretaries say they will suggest he veto the bill.
- Lawmakers say retired feds, government paying double for drug coverage 05/13/08 House Democrats launch an inquiry into coordination between OPM and Medicare agency.
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FEATURE HIGHLIGHT
Faith First
Employee networks appeal to religion's higher calling - public service.
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- Senior executives back pay for performance 05/13/08 Execs report they're being held accountable for results, but satisfaction with overall pay drops.
- E-mails filed in Secret Service racism lawsuit 05/12/08 Evidence includes messages portraying an offensive image of a naked black man and racist jokes.
- Congress eyes dramatic expansion of GI bill 05/12/08
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- Agencies need better welcome wagon for new employees, report says 05/12/08
- Largest federal labor union endorses Obama 05/09/08
- Retirement rate could begin to affect service delivery 05/09/08
- OPM employee pitches winning idea in federal contest 05/09/08
- OPM announces plan to improve federal hiring 05/08/08
- OPM chief urges next president to promote public service 05/07/08
- Memo to the next prez: Gen 'Y' is ready and willing to serve 05/06/08
- Army officers warn of atrophy in critical skills 05/06/08
- Transition could create leadership void, report says 05/06/08
TSP TICKER
| FUND | G | F | C | S | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2008 close | $12.44 | $12.11 | $16.01 | $19.40 | $24.03 |
| Daily Change: | $0.00 | ($0.02) | $0.07 | $0.02 | $0.07 |
| This Month (%) | 0.16 | -0.57 | 1.78 | 2.86 | 1.01 |
| FUND | L 2040 | L 2030 | L 2020 | L 2010 | L Income |
| May 14, 2008 close | $17.88 | $17.14 | $16.48 | $15.45 | $13.56 |
| Daily Change: | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.01 |
| This Month (%) | 1.48 | 1.30 | 1.10 | 0.65 | 0.44 |
CENTRAL FEATURE
PAY+BENEFITS WATCH
By Alyssa Rosenberg
Ticking Clock
With time running out on the Bush administration, officials are making the case for keeping up the pace on pay reform.
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RETIREMENT PLANNING
By Tammy Flanagan
Federal vs. Private
Comparing retirement benefits in the public and private sectors.
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