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For decades, the men and women of our civil service have walked the corridors of government, following a mission. But as many are now finding, reaching what we call the “finish line” is often just the beginning of a new, and perhaps more daunting, journey. Today, there is a clear divide. Some of you find […]
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As I write this, it is 12:48AM, EST. The Congress, they believe in their wisdom, shut down a portion of the government, again. The Department of Homeland Security has begun a partial shutdown after a midnight deadline passed without a funding agreement in the Senate. While much of the federal government remains open through September, this lapse
February 8, 1926—excuse me, 2026. While the great majority of our federal government has finally stepped back from the brink of a total shutdown, the Department of Homeland Security remains the lone holdout in a city deeply divided. Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, most of your tax dollars are flowing again through September, but DHS
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They say a budget is simply a way of telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went, but tonight, the halls of our government sit in a humble, uneasy silence. As of this Sunday, February 1st, 2026, we find ourselves in a state of partial paralysis after the clock ran out
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3 days countdown to Shutdown In Washington today, the specter of a federal government shutdown has significantly receded, replaced by a rare surge of legislative momentum. With only three days remaining until the January 30 deadline, the House of Representatives has moved to avert a fiscal crisis that many feared would mirror the paralyzing 43-day
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In 2026, the markets look a lot like a stormy sea. But for those of you looking for a place to drop anchor, there’s a harbor where the water is always still. It’s the TSP G Fund. Now, it doesn’t follow the “giants of industry” or those “tech titans” that make the headlines. No, sir. It
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When RIF is being considered Every employee undergoes an annual evaluation. These evaluations are critical, as they form the foundation of any potential RIF list. Performance ratings are the paramount factor in the initial stage of identifying a pool of potentially impacted personnel. The Four Key Retention Factors Once the initial performance ratings have established
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The Cyber application and supporting documents It’s a new day for the civil servant. For decades, the path to a federal sunset was paved with a mountain of paperwork and the scratching of a blue-ink pen. But as of July 15, 2025, that old paper trail has gone the way of the pony express. The
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The air in the breakroom felt thin. Alex had just poured his coffee when Jack cornered him, lowering his voice to a near whisper. “Alex,” Jack began, cutting to the chase, “who’s on the list to be RIF’d?” Alex, who had known Jack for nearly two decades, set his mug down. He considered Jack a
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Understanding the S Fund’s Nosedive — and Its Rebound TSP 101: Quick Refresher The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is the federal government’s version of a 401(k). It offers five core investment funds: The S Fund represents the “rest of the U.S. stock market” beyond the largest 500 companies. It carries more growth potential—but also more