ADAAA on FDR Conference Agenda Get sought-after answers on what the ADAAA means to you from the EEOC's Chai Feldblum -- one of the driving forces behind the new regulations. (Advertisement) Daily Headlines for April 26, 2011 | Federal Long Term Care: What You Need to Know | You can take advantage of abbreviated underwriting during the open season for the federal long term care program. This may be the best part of Open Season because it makes obtaining coverage easier, especially for a person who might otherwise be uninsurable or have higher rates.
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| Federal Job Search - By the Numbers | The author created the Numbers Federal Job Search Strategy Curriculum when teaching the process of writing SES applications. She outlines key numbers you are likely to encounter in your federal job search process.
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| How the Cartels Try to Corrupt Federal Employees |  | Over a period of several years, U.S. investigators believe a Customs Inspector took $500,000 to provide safe passage for illegal immigrants and drugs. He fled to Mexico after someone tipped him off that investigators were on to his scheme. He tried to come back to the States and got caught and could spend the rest of his life in prison.
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| Federal Employees Forced to Work Without Pay? |  | If the debt ceiling is not raised, and if the Treasury found a way to prioritize debt payments over spending, would the situation be the same as a government shutdown? Not necessarily. "No pay for Federal workers would be a spending drag, but an open government wouldn't outrage the public the way a shutdown would."
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| Disney World: Not Union Approved |  | Chicago area union leaders don't want to see federal workers vacationing at Disney World, the Wisconsin Dells or the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Ohio this year.
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| Why Do So Many "Slugs" Keep Their Federal Jobs? | From a former GS-12: "While I was surprised to hear about President Obamas recent comment that some federal workers are slugs and not trying to do their jobs, as a former federal employee I tend to agree with him. Why are so many non-performing employees allowed to stay in their jobs??
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| Enhancing the Campaign Through an Executive Order |  | The White House has drafted an executive order to create a donor disclosure requirement for companies seeking federal contracts. It would require applicants to disclose any political donations exceeding $5,000 by the corporation or its executives, often Republican supporters. Perhaps it was an oversight but it would not apply to recipients of federal grants or to federal employee unions, often Democratic supporters.
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Previous Articles on FedSmith.com Postmaster of Gold Mining Town Touts Go Green Social Awareness Stamps
A 50-year tradition continues with the issuance of the new Go Green Social Awareness stamps available April 14, 2011. The Forever stamp sheet features 16 simple ways to make a positive impact on the environment. AFGE Lawsuit Says Federal Employees Can't Be Forced to Work During Shutdown
The AFGE filed a lawsuit today against the federal government which claims that requiring federal employees to work during a shutdown without pay is a violation of the Constitution. Protecting Military Pay in the Event of a Shutdown
Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) and Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-TX) have introduced legislation that would ensure military service members continue to get paid in the event of a government shutdown. About this Email The FedSmith.com FREE daily email newsletter is sent each business day with a snapshot of the latest news headlines. We also send occasional updates during the day for breaking news or special events. Be sure to check our site throughout the day as we continually post new stories. | Daily TSP Rates | For April 25, 2011 | | | Close | Change | YTD | G | $13.6135 | +0.0045 | +0.93% | | F | $14.4133 | +0.0285 | +1.29% | | C | $16.2351 | -0.0257 | +6.75% | | S | $23.0911 | -0.0212 | +8.69% | | I | $21.3580 | -0.0578 | +6.74% | | L 2050 | $10.4565 | -0.0151 | 0% | | L 2040 | $18.8738 | -0.0222 | +5.99% | | L 2030 | $18.3204 | -0.0181 | +5.35% | | L 2020 | $17.7084 | -0.0133 | +4.52% | | L Income | $15.0007 | +0.0001 | +2.2% | | More TSP Rates and Info are available at the TSP Corner Contacting FedSmith.com
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