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Searching for the Perfect Government Association? Join the Club!
Everyone knows being a member of a club or organization is awesome. The feeling of being part of an exclusive group of individuals, all dedicated to the same cause, and sharing ideas is definitely alluring, but what about other, less esoteric benefits? Depending on the function of the organization, benefits can range anywhere from aRead… Read more »
Forget the Review: Just Give Me My Raise Already!
Isn’t that what happens in government under the current Grade-Step system? People basically advance in career and compensation based on years in office vs. quality of performance. At least that’s the overall perception of public sector pay among citizens…and OPM Director John Berry: The current review process “seems to take place in Garrison Keillor’s LakeRead… Read more »
Daily Dose: Is Your Government Glass Half-Full or Half-Empty?
More than likely you don’t fall under either of those two categories as 49 percent of Americans in a recent Washington Post-ABC poll stated that they felt “uncertain” about the future of the US government and how it works. Merely 26 percent said they felt “optimistic” and 23 percent said they felt “pessimistic.” From ourRead… Read more »
Katie Couric Critiques Government Redundancy?
Katie Couric’s got some recommendations for government to get less redundant. First, a hat tip to our friend Ed O’Keefe, Federal Eye at the Washington Post, who found this fun nugget. So I’ll say it again in case you couldn’t believe your eyes (ha ha – and to be redundant): Katie Couric offered a quickRead… Read more »
What Does the Government Owe Retirees?
As government moves forward with pending budget cuts a lot of things are going to get looked at one of those is going to be federal benefits for the retired. In fact the government is already slicing into retiree checks. Higher federal withholding is taking a bite out of retirees’ annuity checks The suddenly shrinkingRead… Read more »
Facts and Figures of A Gov’t Shutdown
So there’s been a lot of talk about what will happen on March 4th if the government doesn’t pass a budget. Well I’m no expert but I can tell you there will be a shutdown and also that the world will not end but it will probably suck a a little more. While I’m noRead… Read more »
Hey Government This is the Worst Time To Sell!!!
So President Obama was pretty clear that spending needs to be cut and one of the ways he intends to do it is through the sale of federal buildings. I know the budget needs to be cut and deficit spending needs to stop but isn’t the real-estate market really bad right now? Don’t take myRead… Read more »
Daily Dose: Another Government Shutdown?
The term “March Madness” is about to take on a whole new meaning, and I’m not talking about basketball… With the March 4th cutoff date fast approaching, there is one question that continues to loom in the minds of govies everywhere- what if the federal government is forced to face another shutdown? Chris Cillizza overRead… Read more »
What Do Government Employees Think of the President’s Budget?
Yesterday, GovLoop hosted its second live chat in tandem with the Washington Post. While the first chat tackled the State of the Union, this one covered the President’s proposed budget. In case you missed the chat, you can review it here: https://www.govloop.com/page/fy2012-federal-budget By the way, if the chat sparked your interest, you’ll appreciate these otherRead… Read more »