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- Defense to test run foreign language corps 08/19/08 Department is seeking individuals fluent in 10 critical languages to serve the government in times of emergency or international need.
- Obama emphasizes VA role in caring for vets 08/19/08 Democratic presidential candidate favors job training for veterans, more outreach to their families.
- TSP assets safe if company that manages plan goes under 08/18/08 Board notes success of life-cycle funds, eyes Defense plan for automatic contributions.
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- McCain pledges to expand health care options for veterans 08/18/08 Republican presidential candidate says access cards would not replace VA system.
- Presidential candidates' management agendas -- or lack thereof -- scrutinized 08/15/08 Government observers urge McCain and Obama to prepare appointees to work with civil servants, address federal pay issues.
- Transfer of technical jobs will test Army's workforce planning 08/14/08
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- New data on federal-private compensation gap rekindles debate 08/14/08
- MSPB ruling could benefit vets who file employment claims 08/13/08
- OPM reevaluates human capital marks for management score card 08/12/08
- Military health care benefit extended to reservist family members 08/12/08
- Telework becomes more attractive as quality-of-life concerns spike 08/11/08
- GSA increases per diems for some cities 08/11/08
- OPM refines standards for reductions in force 08/11/08
- Senators try a new tactic to reopen FAA's negotiations with controllers 08/07/08
- Judge: FAA owes air traffic controllers overtime pay 08/06/08
TSP TICKER
| FUND | G | F | C | S | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2008 close | $12.58 | $12.12 | $14.49 | $18.22 | $19.89 |
| Daily Change: | $0.00 | ($0.01) | ($0.13) | ($0.20) | ($0.32) |
| This Month (%) | 0.20 | 0.38 | 0.11 | 0.53 | -6.49 |
| FUND | L 2040 | L 2030 | L 2020 | L 2010 | L Income |
| Aug 19, 2008 close | $16.27 | $15.81 | $15.40 | $14.97 | $13.36 |
| Daily Change: | ($0.16) | ($0.13) | ($0.11) | ($0.05) | ($0.03) |
| This Month (%) | -1.37 | -1.14 | -0.97 | -0.38 | -0.11 |
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PAY+BENEFITS WATCH
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Federal pay and benefits issues haven't been eclipsed completely by politics this election year.
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