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NEWS
- OPM to modify senior executive selection process 01/15/09 Move comes after successful run of a pilot project that did away with lengthy application narratives.
- GSA lowers mileage reimbursement rate for 2009 01/15/09 Rate dips 3.5 cents to 55 cents per mile.
- Undergraduates cite government as a top career 01/14/09 Survey shows thousands of U.S. college students hope to enter public service after graduation.
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- Zoo chief could be named OPM director soon 01/13/09 John Berry worked on locality pay as a congressional aide and work-life programs at Interior.
- Voinovich decides not to seek reelection 01/12/09 Senator has focused on civil service and federal management issues for years.
- Young employees are more likely to see link between pay and performance 01/12/09
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- Advocacy group urges Obama to focus on EEO compliance 01/09/09
- Lawmakers renew battle against pension provisions 01/08/09
- FBI seeks more than 3,000 new staff in historic hiring blitz 01/08/09
- Feds indicate mixed satisfaction on workforce survey 01/08/09
- Court rules veterans' preference applies to excepted service jobs 01/07/09
- Consultant urges senior executives to develop transition game plan 01/06/09
- TSP rallies in December 01/05/09
- Personnel agency clarifies Inauguration Day policies 01/05/09
- FAA reaches settlement with whistleblower 01/03/09
TSP TICKER
| FUND | G | F | C | S | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2009 close | $12.75 | $12.65 | $9.76 | $11.59 | $13.04 |
| Daily Change: | $0.00 | ($0.01) | $0.01 | $0.17 | $0.02 |
| This Month (%) | 0.09 | 0.59 | -6.47 | -5.09 | -8.50 |
| FUND | L 2040 | L 2030 | L 2020 | L 2010 | L Income |
| Jan 15, 2009 close | $11.81 | $12.02 | $12.34 | $13.57 | $12.62 |
| Daily Change: | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| This Month (%) | -5.45 | -4.77 | -4.01 | -1.89 | -1.26 |
CENTRAL FEATURE
PAY+BENEFITS WATCH
By Brittany R. Ballenstedt
Room to Improve
Federal employees are happy with their paid vacation and sick leave, but are less enthusiastic about some other benefits.
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RETIREMENT PLANNING
By Tammy Flanagan
Changes You Can Believe In
A rundown on specific changes in pay and benefits this year that will affect your retirement.
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