2009 Best Places to Work in Federal Government Rankings

Article Title: 2009 Best Places to Work in Federal Government Rankings
Snippet from Article: "...The Best Places to Work rankings are the most comprehensive and authoritative rating and analysis of employee satisfaction and commitment in the federal government. The 2009 rankings are the fourth edition of this ongoing series, following the 2003, 2005 and 2007 versions...."
Source: bestplacestowork.org

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Several Bush officials work in areas related to former jobs

Article Title: Several Bush officials work in areas related to former jobs
Snippet from Article: "...Federal law imposes limits on the contacts that former top executive branch officials can have with their former colleagues, including a two-year ban on lobbying on any issue that they worked on during their final year in government...."
Source: www.usatoday.com

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YES, TAKE FPS OUT OF ICE, SAYS DHS UNION

Article Title: YES, TAKE FPS OUT OF ICE, SAYS DHS UNION
Snippet from Article: "...“From the beginning ICE has taken every step to reduce the FPS workforce by starving it of all its resources and attempting to privatize the entire agency,” Wright added. “Moving FPS out of ICE and recent congressional efforts to restore staffing levels for FPS law enforcement officers are critical steps in rebuilding this beleaguered agency.”..."
Source: www.afge.org

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Employers told to prepare for Free Choice law

Article Title: Employers told to prepare for Free Choice law
Snippet from Article: "...As union leaders press for passage of the federal Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), business leaders are opposing the change while positioning..."
Source: www.southbendtribune.com

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Rebooting federal recruiting

Article Title: Rebooting federal recruiting
Snippet from Article: "...Rix says that her firm's websites that handle recruiting for a number of federal agencies are successful at attracting as many as a thousand qualified candidates for most positions. She adds that contrary to popular belief, it is possible to stay within the Merit Systems and Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection procedures, and still offer an easy-to-use, applicant-friendly process...."
Source: www.federalnewsradio.com/

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The Salaries of Federal Employees

Article Title: The Salaries of Federal Employees

Snippet from Article: "...If you are interested in finding out just how well (or not) a government job pays, all you have to do is get online and click away...."
Source: hubpages.com

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Government employees do share tax burden

Article Title: Government employees do share tax burden
Snippet from Article: "...Many federal retirees do not receive Social Security benefits because they have not worked in a non-government job for a sufficient amount of time. Those that are eligible have their benefits substantially reduced by the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision...."
Source: www.islandpacket.com

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Improve federal work force hiring

Article Title: Improve federal work force hiring
Snippet from Article: "...The government is facing growing and complex demands and requires a specialized work force of engineers, scientists, accountants, information technology professionals, acquisition and contract experts, doctors, nurses and skilled employees in..."
Source: www.politico.com

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How Federal Jobs are Filled

Article Title: How Federal Jobs are Filled
Snippet from Article: "...Many Federal agencies fill their jobs like private industry by allowing applicants to contact the agency directly for job information and application processing. But, while the process is similar, ..."
Source: www.usajobs.gov

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