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[nasa1974]

http://www.govexec.com/


Federal pay and benefits remain at risk as Congress returns
House and Senate conferees must determine how to finance a yearlong payroll tax cut extension.



CAROLYN KASTER/AP


· Many federal retirees receiving six-figure pensions 01/19/12
Gingrich, Cheney are among the highest paid former government workers, Bloomberg reports.

· Defense targets sexual assault 01/19/12
Panetta says 3,191 incidents were reported in 2011, but estimates the true number is closer to 19,000.

· Feds to get better access to personal health data 01/19/12
Insurance plans in FEHBP must by mid-March add features allowing enrollees to download and store information about lab results, medication, allergies and appointments.

· Broadcasting board seeks restructuring of management, networks 01/19/12
Independent body proposes legislation to remove duplication and economize.

· State legislatures urge Congress, Obama to 'go big' on deficit reduction 01/19/12

· The Week in Comments: Reorganization, mileage rates and a civics lesson 01/19/12

· Perry dropping out; will endorse Gingrich 01/19/12

· Play of the Day -- Jon Stewart to Mitt Romney and his speaker's fees: Who are you? 01/19/12

 

[nasa1974]

Not looking to jinx anything with an hour and a half left before the market closes, but it is interesting that the VIX has fallen below 19 (barely) and the C and S funds are still slightly negative. MMMMMMM

 

[WorkFE]

I've been noticing that all day. Not that we've been ngative to the point we would see a jump in volatility anyway but a sign none the less.

 

[Birchtree]

I bet the Dow closes up at least +80 to take us to 12,700. Remember 12,876 is last year's high water mark.

 

[nasa1974]

OK, lost a little today. Let's hope this doesn't start a trend. Congrats for those in the I fund today. Had to post I hate being on the second page.

 

[nasa1974]

Come on folks talk to me. I'm 115 replies away from 3,000.

 

[MaStA]

Come on folks talk to me. I'm 115 replies away from 3,000.

I see that...I received about ten e-mail notifications all from you replying on people's threads lol.

 

[nasa1974]

OK, all. A couple of beers in me and home from my second job. Off to bed because 5am comes pretty quick. Tomorrow.

 

[RealMoneyIssues]

Come on folks talk to me. I'm 115 replies away from 3,000.

OK, all. A couple of beers in me and home from my second job. Off to bed because 5am comes pretty quick. Tomorrow.

Awwww, too bad... I have hours to chat. We could talk those 115 quite quickly...

 

[nasa1974]

Awwww, too bad... I have hours to chat. We could talk those 115 quite quickly...

Thanks RMI.

 

[nasa1974]

http://www.govexec.com/

President Obama's budget delayed until Feb. 13
It had been scheduled for a Feb. 6 release.

· Thrift Savings Plan administrative expenses stay steady 01/23/12
Increase in forfeitures due to employees being placed in the wrong retirement system helps keep costs at bay.

· Hackers manipulated railway computers, TSA memo says 01/23/12
The agency supplied transit companies with a play-by-play account of the December situation to prevent a broader attack
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· CIA indictment highlights murky ties between reporters and intel officials 01/23/12
Justice Department charges lay out, in detail, former agent's allegedly extensive cooperation with a pair of journalists.

· Leadership Lessons: Joseph Main, Mine Safety and Health Administration 01/23/12
Managing a crisis without disrupting day-to-day operations is a delicate balancing act.

· Interagency tourism council takes its maiden voyage 01/23/12

· Gingrich says he's a threat to Obama 01/23/12

· Sen. Rand Paul detained for refusing TSA patdown, spokeswoman says 01/23/12

· Federal employees owe $1.03 billion in unpaid taxes, Post reports 01/23/12

· Obama previews State of the Union address to supporters 01/23/12

 

[nasa1974]

Heading off to my second job. Keep it clean out there and play nice. I'll stop by later tonight. See ya!!!

 

[MaStA]

The S fund is taking off like a NASA rocket...oh wait those don't fly anymore.

Damn obummer...

 

[nasa1974]

The S fund is taking off like a NASA rocket...oh wait those don't fly anymore.

Damn obummer...

No we still launch rockets with the help of the Air Force. No more Shuttles.

 

[MaStA]

No we still launch rockets with the help of the Air Force. No more Shuttles.

I should of said shuttle...dang it! Now you messed my good joke up haha.

 

[RealMoneyIssues]

Heading off to my second job. Keep it clean out there and play nice. I'll stop by later tonight. See ya!!!

The S fund is taking off like a NASA rocket...oh wait those don't fly anymore.

Damn obummer...

Only took an hour for someone to not play nice...

 

[nasa1974]

Sure glad I was in the S fund. Hope we can have a good day tomorrow.

 

[nasa1974]

http://www.govexec.com/


Obama calls for 'smarter, more effective government'
President stresses his agency consolidation plan, defends efforts to streamline regulations.

· President touts bin Laden killing, end of Iraq war in speech 01/24/12
Obama opens and closes his address with references to security accomplishments.

· Obama announces new unit to investigate unfair trade practices 01/24/12
Officials say the president acted because there is a backlog of cases involving China but not enough lawyers or investigators to pursue them.

· Park Service defends handling of Occupy D.C. 01/24/12
Republicans charge politicization of First Amendment enforcement.

· Conferees meet to discuss payroll tax cut extension 01/24/12
Lawmakers did not discuss federal compensation provisions in any detail during first hearing.

· Printing office announces 2011 buyout figures 01/24/12

· Buyout Watch 01/24/12

· Navy faces crushing demand for information warfare systems 01/24/12

· OPM to expand employee survey to all workers 01/24/12

· VA must focus on homeless women vets, watchdog says 01/24/12

· First lady's State of the Union guest list released 01/24/12

· Obama's State of the Union to set out campaign agenda 01/24/12

· Sen. Paul on TSA detention: 'Have the terrorists won?' 01/24/12

· Sebelius talks insurance on The Daily Show 01/24/12

 

[nasa1974]

Well for what it is worth I have made my 1st IFT for the month, year (many months). I have gone 100% G fund. Good luck everyone.

 

[SkyPilot]

Me too... taking the profits, and looking for the next dip.