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Birch, you might want to change Democrat to Politician. You can't believe either party. They both tell you you want to hear and then benifit themselves.
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Pull on that fancy pair of sticky pants. We may need them today.
No joke!
I have been wading in the 3x ETFs. Currently in a bullish fund and almost pulled the ~plug 20 mins ago. Really happy I didn't...for the moment!! :nuts:
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From Govexec.com
Debt ceiling debate threatens federal pay and benefits
By Emily Long elong@govexec.com June 29, 2011
"Failure to raise the government's debt ceiling could lead to cuts in pay and benefits for federal civilian employees, military members and veterans, according to a new analysis. In a report published Tuesday, the Bipartisan Policy Center found that unless the debt ceiling is raised, federal spending would be cut by 44 percent in August. Under several scenarios, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner could prioritize spending to include reductions in pay for government workers, the group said..."
http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=48121&dcn=todaysnews
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From Govexec.com
Los Alamos fire covers nearly 70,000 acres, up 12 percent in a day
By Bob Brewin bbrewin@govexec.com June 29, 2011
"LAS VEGAS, N.M. -- The Las Conchas fire in northeast New Mexico increased 12 percent to 69,557 acres by Wednesday, with predictions it could spread to 100,000 acres. Los Alamos National Laboratory said it would remain closed through Thursday, due to the nuclear lab's proximity to the fire..."
http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=48118&oref=todaysnews
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Yahoo! News
Could Obama ignore Congress if they refuse to raise the debt ceiling? Yes, and he should, some experts say
By Chris Moody | The Ticket – 3 hrs ago
"As both major parties debate their conditions for raising the nation's debt ceiling, some Senate Democrats and constitutional scholars are questioning whether the limit is constitutional in the first place..."
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/...ress-refuse-raise-debt-ceiling-142136726.html
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From Govexec.com
Government workers say they're more content -- except in the workplace
By Rebecca Kaplan National Journal June 30, 2011
"There will forever be debate between public- and private-sector employees about who's got the better gig: Private-sector employees say government workers get too-generous benefits; government workers say their private counterparts make more money. But who's happier?..."
http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=48123&dcn=todaysnews
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If you click on the "pay and other benifits" there are some interesting comments.
Federal retiree pay could face cuts in deficit talks
By Emily Long elong@govexec.com July 1, 2011
"Federal annuities could be at risk, along with government pay and other benefits, as lawmakers comb the budget in search of potential savings. Steve Strobridge, director of government relations at the Military Officers Association of America, said an overhaul of the military retirement system is "allegedly . . . one possible item on the list" of proposals being considered in the deficit reduction talks..."
http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=48160&oref=todaysnews
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TSP funds show small declines in June
By Emily Long elong@govexec.com July 1, 2011
"All but one of the investment options in the federal employee retirement savings plan posted small losses in June after showing similar declines in the previous month..."
http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=48156&oref=todaysnews
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This report is has some real meaning for me. I spent 21/2 years working on similar missles at F.E. Warren AFB. I wish the best to all those airmen and their families that have to endure the problems that the flooding is causing.
Minot nukes clear of Midwest flooding, but wrestle with snow melt
By Elaine M. Grossman Global Security Newswire July 1, 2011
"The Souris River flood inundating Minot, N.D., has spared the 150 nuclear-armed strategic ballistic missiles on alert in underground silos at a nearby Air Force base, according to a service spokeswoman.
A huge winter snow melt has, in fact, posed a months-long challenge for keeping the buried ICBM launch facilities dry, said Capt. Genieve David. All told, though, each of the 60-foot-high missiles remains functional, she said..."
http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=48158&oref=todaysnews
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BBY currently up 1.18%. 
Not as bad as last year though. :notrust: Let's hope July is better. :blink:
