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Agents of Tolerance

FBI agents are taught about law enforcement at its worst.

Pay & Benefits

Pay Ploy?

A new analysis tests the idea that alternate pay systems are a tactic to decrease pay.

Pay & Benefits

Caring for Others

How are federal employees handling their child care costs?

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Loud and Clear

Homeland Security’s Deputy Secretary Michael Jackson answers to his employees.

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Closing Loopholes

Two exceptions to the burdensome federal hiring process could disappear.

Pay & Benefits

Shielding Benefits

Federal employment protects benefits where the private sector can’t.

Pay & Benefits

Raising Expectations

Can federal employees trust top officials' promises that they won't be denied salary increases in performance-based pay systems?

Features

Honey Pot

The Thrift Savings Plan has grown into a $200 billion retirement behemoth, but its nearly 4 million participants might be surprised to learn how their money is managed.

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Falling Through the Cracks

The military struggles to combat the rising suicide rate among Iraq veterans.

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Executive Extras

Which agencies are the most generous when it comes to executive bonuses?

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Budgeting Benefits

Analysts suggest deficit reduction tactics that would make a dent in federal employees’ benefits.

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Bye-Bye Barnhart

SSA commissioner grudgingly leaves behind the agency she loves.

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Best and Worst Rewards: Share Your Stories

Tell us about memorable rewards you’ve given or received in tight budget times, and learn from your colleagues.

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Highest Honor

Roughly one in 1.8 million federal employees receive the government’s top award for civilian service each year.

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Exit Strategy

Federal employees save more money and more time for retirement than the average American worker.

Pay & Benefits

Off With the Offsets

Lawmakers still are trying to repeal Social Security offsets for government employees.

Management

Freshman Missouri senator sets out to tackle government waste

Sen. Claire McCaskill, a former state auditor, says her office will pay close attention to Government Accountability Office reports.

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Free Advice

How to get free financial tips from your federal colleagues.

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She’ll Be Watching

Freshman Sen. Claire McCaskill wants to focus on government oversight.

Features

Union Rally

Ron Ault formed the coalition powering organized labor’s unexpected resurgence.