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This new feature on the NAGE Federal web site is a news clip service for our federal division members. All entries will be taken from highly respected news and information sources—no blogs or political sites will be used.
So, if members choose to share articles with colleagues, there will be no Hatch Act consequences. We will try to cover the Federal scene broadly, with six to eight postings at a time, and to refresh the site several times each week.
If you have any questions or comments about "Usually Reliable Sources," please send an email to URS Editor Michael Sheehan at URS@nage.org
Weekly Edition: December 15 - December 19
All eyes are on the President-elect’s choices for Cabinet secretaries and agency heads. But are you aware that he is on record promising to cut deeply into the number of managers? According to the Washington Post’s Federal Diary, the managers' association is not happyabout it.
Readit here
California Congresswoman Solis, a friend to organized labor, has been selected to be our next Secretary of Labor. Read about the appointment in the Washington Post.
Read it here
“Open season” to change your health plan ended December 8, or did it? Not if you are choosing Blue Cross. Read the Mike Causey article on why “open season” has been extended.
Check it out at FedNewsRadio
When analysts look at the automakers’ economic woes, labor contracts, including retiree health care provisions, are usually given top priority. In fact, the Big Three are enmeshed in a network of franchise laws which may be even more of a burden. You can read about or listen to the report on NPR.
Check it out here
DVA employee unions, including NAGE, are enthusiastic about the nomination of General Shinseki as Secretary of Veterans Affairs. His nomination will be fast tracked through the Senate, according to the FedTimes.
Read about it here
One of the appointments to the new economic team should be of interest to all career Feds. Read this Washington Post appreciation of an outstanding career public servant, Paul Volker.
Read it here
As the new administration takes over responsibility for the nation’s environment, we are hearing a lot about “clean coal” technology. This Newsweek article debunks some clean-coal myths.
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The price of unleaded at the pump was $4.15 a gallon in July; it’s $1.66 now. Global demand for oil is down for the first time since 1983. What does this mean for your future? It depends on where you are, according to the New York Times
Read it here
Weekly Edition: December 8 - December 12
DVA employee unions, including NAGE, are enthusiastic about the nomination of General Eric Shinseki as Secretary of Veterans Affairs. His nomination will be fast tracked through the Senate, according to the FedTimes.
Read it here
One of the appointments to the new economic team should be of interest to all career Feds. Read this Washington Post appreciation of an outstanding career public servant, Paul Volker
Read it here
With all the news about the corrupt process for filling the Obama Senate seat and the possibility of another Senator (Caroline) Kennedy in NY, some may have lost track of that Minnesota race. Not CBS.
Watch the latest report here
As the new Administration takes over responsibility for the nation’s environment we are hearing a lot about “clean coal” technology. This Newsweek article debunks some myths on the subject
Read it here
The price of unleaded at the pump was $4.15 a gallon in July; it’s $1.66 now. Global demand for oil is down for the first time since 1983. What does this mean for your future? It depends on where you are, according to the New York Times
Read it here
Labor unions were key players in Obama’s victory, but will the financial crisis steal the fruits of victory? Read about it in the Boston Globe
Read it here
Were you aware that the White House was largely built by slaves? For a very special perspective on President-elect Obama’s new residence in DC, take a look at this clip from CBS News
Watch it here
NAGE consultant and “Usually Reliable Sources” editor Michael Sheehan was a Fed for some 32 years before becoming a NAGE National Representative for the Federal sector. Michael has worked as a Labor Relations Specialist for the US Civil Service Commission (a neutral), a training manager and supervisor for the National Park Service, and a transportation researcher for the US Department of Transportation (DOT). Over his years at DOT, Michael served as steward, negotiating team member, and ultimately as Local president.
