nasa1974's Account Talk

[nnuut]

So now they were trying to have a GREEN portfolio, or a Social Justice fund etc. HA! How about 4 trades a month and escapes to the "G"? I could cuss but fought off the urge.

 

[nasa1974]

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Socially responsible investment not necessarily wise for TSP, report says - Pay & Benefits - GovExec.com

Socially responsible investment not necessarily wise for TSP, report says

By Amanda Palleschi July 26, 2012 3 Comments

So now they were trying to have a GREEN portfolio, or a Social Justice fund etc. HA! How about 4 trades a month and escapes to the "G"? I could cuss but fought off the urge.

Who's blowing smoke up who's behind. Really???

 

[nasa1974]

These 2 headlines at GovExec.com looked interesting.

USPS prepares for default, but says business will continue as usual

USPS cannot meet its $5.5 billion mandated retiree health benefit prefunding requirements by Aug. 1.

2:46 PM ET 2 Comments

Should tax delinquent feds be fired? House will vote

Bill needs two-thirds majority for passage.

2:09 PM ET 3 Comments

Do not click on the headline it goes nowhere. Here is the link for reading purposes. Government News, Research and Events for Federal Employees - GovExec.com

 

[PessOptimist]

Should tax delinquent feds be fired? House will vote

Bill needs two-thirds majority for passage.

Well, yea.

Of course any yes vote needs a what if or two.

If they were all WG3/5s or GS3/5s in financial difficulty, where are they now? Are there even any left?

If they were political appointees or others who believed they have to pay no tax (some CSRS types I know believe this because they pay no OASDI which is a tax so therefore...) then let the IRS do it.

One of the arguments is that OPM doesn't have the personnel to pursue this? What about the IRS? They seem to do a pretty good job tracking down and harassing people? Who are the opponents of this protecting? Is there some rule that the IRS cannot audit or question federal employees?

What else is attached to this bill? According to thomas.loc nothing else is attached and nothing has happened this calendar year. I am quite sure no vote will happen now.

What I do know is my all ready overcrowded e-mail inbox has had several posts threatening me with dismissal if I do not pay my delinquent taxes. Yeah, that is the best way to handle it! Threaten everyone or at least the rank and file. That is swift and decisive action. If the IRS knows who these people are, threaten them and leave me alone.

 

[mayday]

Yea but the feds that need to be fired are the ones who make the laws.

 

[nasa1974]

What the heck is going on with the S fund?????

 

[bmneveu]

What the heck is going on with the S fund?????

I wonder if some small cap fund manager(s) got an early whiff of news... Smalls took a beating in the last half hour

 

[nasa1974]

Government News, Research and Events for Federal Employees - GovExec.com

House passes bill that would ax federal tax cheats
Legislation would allow government to fire employees who fail to pay their share. 10 Comments

GSA hammered on‘outrageous’ bonuses, conference spending Agency disputes some accusations lodged by lawmakers at hearing.

OMB to agencies:We’ll help you plan for sequestration, but we hope it doesn’t happen Agency’s acting director says Congress should avoid ...

TSP funds march slowly upward in July All but one of the offerings post small gains.1 Comment

What Iraq vets have to say about Iraq Combat veterans share their impressions of the war in Iraq now that the U.S. mission there is over. 1 Comment

Congress votes to streamline Senate confirmation process About 170 nominations and 3,000 militaryofficer positions will no longer require ... 1 Comment

Play of the Day-- This is A Holy Site With Great Culture Mitt Romney's gaffes again take center stage.

Postal Service defaults, Congress does nothing House lawmakers haven't acted on a reform bill. 8 Comments

Defense prepares sequester scenarios Agency reportedly sees four ways the threat of across-the-board cuts could play out. 4 Comments

 

[mayday]

I wonder if some small cap fund manager(s) got an early whiff of news... Smalls took a beating in the last half hour

All I can see after the FMOC meeting announcement the dollar took off sending stock prices down.

 

[nasa1974]

Congratulations to the Mars Rover Team (Curiosity). Now the fun really begins.

 

[nasa1974]

Government News, Research and Events for Federal Employees - GovExec.com

Federal travelers could have fewer lodging options
Fiscal 2013 per diem rates could take a hitbecause of government wide effort to rein in spending. August 3 24 Comments

Agencies need better plans to protect feds in a flu pandemic, GAO says FAA air traffic controllers working in close proximity are especially ... August 3 2 Comments

Bill curbs bonuses at VA Legislation would limit the total amount department can pay in annual performance awards to senior employees. August 3 2 Comments

We now have our smallest government in 45 years America's public sector has shrunk. And shrunk. And shrunk some more. August 3 25 Comments

Feds gain time on financial disclosure requirements Senator says Congress will revisit potentialnational security risk after recess. August 3 1 Comment

Government’s hired cars should be as green as its own, group says The federal fleet’s fuel standards should also apply to third-party ... August 3 2 Comments

House wants to be clear: IRS can levy your TSP funds Lawmakers overwhelmingly pass bill clarifying existing law. August 3 7 Comments

Afghanistan:Eyeing the exits Neither Obama nor Romney has made clear how fast the remaining force of 68,000 U.S. troops should be pulled ... August 3

 

[bighog]

"Congratulations to the Mars Rover Team (Curiosity). Now the fun really begins."

Something that is just not covered enough in main stream media.

 

[nasa1974]

Information and a picture or two from the Mar's Rover, Curiosity.

SpaceWeather.com -- News and information about meteor showers, solar flares, auroras, and near-Earth asteroids

 

[nasa1974]

So what kind of day will we have in the market today? Can we end Friday and the end of the week on a positive note?

 

[nasa1974]

Here are two links for those space geeks out there.

NASA - Mars Science Laboratory, the Next Mars Rover

SpaceWeather.com -- News and information about meteor showers, solar flares, auroras, and near-Earth asteroids

 

[nasa1974]

Government News, Research and Events for Federal Employees - GovExec.com

Postal Service loses $5 billion in third quarter
The agency’s money problems worsen, but customer satisfaction remains high. August 9 15 Comments

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On NBC, Romney drops one small hint about veep choice Comment could point to Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, author of the GOP budget plan. 9:52 AM ET

Three Americans killed by gunman in Afghan army uniform This is the third such attack on coalition forces this week. 9:30 AM ET

State Department’s Kindle plan offers a lesson in diplomacy | FROM NEXTGOVHow an obliquely-worded e-reader contract generated a lot of ... 7:00AM ET

Customs and Border Protection flouts Napolitano’s vision for IT consolidation |FROM NEXTGOV The agency argues buying its own tool to track... August 9

Senators ask Pentagon to consider debarring United Technologies from future contracts |FROM NEXTGOV Company may have caused ‘significant ... August 9

GSA announces new discount airfares for 2013 Prenegotiated rates will save taxpayers nearly $6 billion, agency says. August9

Video: Fed leaders stress the need for food drive The annual program hopes to collect millions of pounds of food August 9 1 Comment

IRS under fire for making taxpayer identity fraud a low priority Ways and Means oversight chairman calls IG’s report ‘shocking.’ August 9 1 Comment

 

[polarbear]

May the force be with us, indeed. Well, that nails it right there, bro. It is Ryan. Couldn't be clearer.

 

[nasa1974]

An interesting article this morning.



Tens of thousands of federal retirees collect six-figure pensions
By Eric Katz 33 Comments

Tens of thousands of federal retirees collect six-figure pensions - Pay & Benefits - GovExec.com

 

[nnuut]

An interesting article this morning.

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Tens of thousands of federal retirees collect six-figure pensions
By Eric Katz 33 Comments

Tens of thousands of federal retirees collect six-figure pensions - Pay & Benefits - GovExec.com

Boy that article is a pile of camel dung!

 

[MrJohnRoss]

An interesting article this morning.

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Tens of thousands of federal retirees collect six-figure pensions
By Eric Katz 33 Comments

Tens of thousands of federal retirees collect six-figure pensions - Pay & Benefits - GovExec.com

Wow! This is a perfect example of how the liberal media distorts the truth to bash Federal workers.