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Follow the leader
Pentagon leaders might follow the example set by Homeland Security Department officials when it's time to implement civil service changes.
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Independence day
The government's watchdog agency wants a new name and more freedom to manage its workforce.
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TSP trials
Readers express frustration over the new TSP record keeping system and the lawsuit it sparked.
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Packin’ it in
Agencies can now use early outs when they need to realign their workforce.
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Know thyself
Agencies looking for personnel flexibilities should stop by OPM before heading to Capitol Hill.
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Vetted
The Senate approves a provision that would allow more disabled vets to draw their full retirement and disability benefits.
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Path to performance
How will the pay-for-performance fund work if Congress approves it?
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Anticipay-tion
Employees at many agencies will have to wait to take advantage of one new benefit, but another is on its way.
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Spend and save
Setting aside money in a flexible spending account could increase your take home pay.
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Knowing the score
Federal managers governmentwide have a new hiring tool at their disposal.
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Personnel changes
House Government Reform Committee members will soon decide whether or not to give agency heads broad authority over personnel rules.
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Location, location
Changes to locality pay areas may remain at a standstill while OMB assesses new census information.
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Pay-for-performance praise
One good government advocate says pay-for-performance can work in the federal workplace.
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Thrift savings skinny
Federal employees may be able to check their TSP accounts daily by summer 2003.
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Nest egg
Federal employees will soon be able to sock away money for extra health care expenses.
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Interview skills
Asking the right questions during an interview can help agencies hire the best employees.
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