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Immediate Effects

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TSP reforms boost enrollment

But other changes required by law will take time to implement, Thrift Savings Plan officials say.

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Catch as Catch Can

Travel takes a hit as agencies tighten their belts.

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Regrets

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Coming to a Close

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Obama labor relations proposal draws praise

Draft order would expand issues on which agencies must bargain and alter membership of governmentwide labor-management council.

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Same Old Song

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When Piecemeal Reform Is Okay

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Panel orders FAA to set new controller pay scales

Mediators lament "draconian reductions in compensation" in decision paving the way for a new labor contract to be ratified.

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Qualifications

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And Away We Go

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In Agreement

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OPM finalizes hiring preferences for military spouses

Rule allows noncompetitive appointments for spouses when service members are transferred, disabled or killed.

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Agencies ramp up student loan repayments

Spending to help employees pay down loans increased 22 percent from 2007 to 2008, report says.

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Scholarship

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OPM withdraws rule that would have allowed faster promotions

Agency leaves door open to eliminating time-in-grade requirements in the future as part of a more comprehensive approach to reforms.

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Social Sophistication

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Small Consolation

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Back to Black(water)?