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How does the private sector look these days?

Be honest now. Are you thinking about jumping ship?

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Need a vacation?

According to one study, a lot of folks probably do.

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Well, federal women, what do you think?

Two sets of information about women in the federal workplace came out this week.

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Who is the 'average' fed?

If you are someone who gets incensed every time you hear something about 'overpaid' feds -- or if you are a non-fed who believes that stuff -- here is something you should read.

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Another pay freeze

Feds took another pay hit this week -- or next year, rather.

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Pay to play

Congress is asking feds to share the nation's pain through a pay freeze. But what about contractor salaries?

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Postal worlds collide

There's bound to be some talk going on in post offices across the country -- for two reasons.

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Taking the fifth

What constitutes "efficient and effective"? Ask your member of Congress.

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Credit where it's due

During a week dedicated to recognizing public service, many public servants feel ... well, unrecognized.

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Overpaid feds found!

One publication has tracked down the highest-paid feds. And they are...

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9/11 story won't end with Osama bin Laden

A lot of people celebrated the demise of Osama bin Laden. Judging from comments reported in the press, more than a few folks are treating his death as though it somehow closes the book on the 9/11 attacks.

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Weathering the storm

People with a low opinion of the federal government like to pass around jokes that have the punch line: "I'm from the federal government and I'm here to help." President Ronald Reagan famously called them "the 10 most frightening words in the English language."

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Top dogs, same dogs

According to an often-repeated bit of common wisdom, change comes from the top. But how often does that happen?

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And they're off!

After having endured a month or more of grim budget news, we were looking for a way to turn some lemons into lemonade. And we came up with this…

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So how green is green?

Every year when Earth Day rolls around, just about every federal agency and department touts its successes from the prior year. But is it working?

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Can't get no respect

A fellow once noted that there’s only a one-foot difference between a pat on the back and a kick in the pants.

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Those darned open microphones

Well, you've heard it by now. At a recent meeting with donors, President Barack Obama spoke candidly near a live microphone that wasn't supposed to be on. The audio feed was heard by a reporter, and the rest is history.

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You've been putting it off, but…

You don’t want to think about it, talk about it or pay for it. But long-term care insurance won't get any cheaper if you keep waiting.

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Try this one on for size

Just so feds don't think Congress is ignoring them now that shutdown fever is fading away, here's another idea bouncing around in the House ...

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Beat the clock

Well, today feds went off to work as usual. After lots of drama, no shutdown