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Exclusive: Southers speaks out about TSA nomination withdraw

By Dorothy Ramienski Internet Editor Federal News Radio President Barack Obama’s choice to lead the Transportation Security Administration withdrew his name Wednesday, and is now speaking out as to why. Erroll Southers said he was pulling out because his nomination had become a lightning rod for those with a political agenda. He tells Federal NewsRead… Read more »

Analysis: Cracking down on contracting cheats

By Dorothy Ramienski Internet Editor Federal News Radio President Barack Obama signed an executive order on Wednesday to crackdown on federal contractors who don’t pay their taxes. It directs federal agency chiefs to take steps to bar those companies from receiving new government contracts. It also orders the IRS to review contractor filings to makeRead… Read more »

Congress will debate TSP contributions this session

By Dorothy Ramienski Internet Editor Federal News Radio Good news came out of this month’s Federal Retirement Thrift Investments Board meeting, including news about how and when you might be able to contribute to your TSP account in the future. Tom Trabucco is director of external affairs for the Board and explains. Hear the entireRead… Read more »