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Feds given the day off on Christmas Eve

Federal employees got the news they were waiting for today. The White House announced they'll be given the day off on Monday, Dec. 24, giving them a four-day weekend many had been hoping for.

Tags: vacation , workforce , White House , Christmas Eve , federal employees

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How to deal with holiday stress

Lifestyle coach Patti Hudson talks about maintaining a positive outlook during the holidays.
December 10, 2012

Tags: pay and benefits , holiday anxiety , Patti Hudson , Bob Leins , John Elliott , For Your Benefit

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Tips on ethical gift giving

People love to give each other gifts during the holiday season, but that can pose problems for federal workers who have to follow strict guidelines when it comes to accepting those presents.

Tags: P&B , mngt , ethics , Bill Bransford , Shaw, Bransford & Roth

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More holiday time off for some feds

What would it take to get a bonus bonus holiday?

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Dec. 26th a Federal Holiday

There's a little something unexpected in the federal stocking this year: you are getting the day off after Christmas.

Tags: mngt , White House , SK , P&B , AM

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Invisible Feds & the Terrorist Handbook

If you are working today, Memorial Day, odds are most members of the public, press or political establishment don't know it. Or don't know what you are doing. Or don't much care. But those who do, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, are very, very glad you are out there.

Tags: pay and benefits , Mike Causey , Memorial Day

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2011: Interesting (gulp!) Times

Whether you are working today or taking a brief early-winter break, get ready for 2011. It promises to be an "interesting" year. For reasons as to why you should fasten your seat belt, check out Senior Correspondent Mike Causey's column today.

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The Ghosts (good ones) of Christmas

Whatever your reason for working today, be assured that Senior Correspondent Mike Causey feels your pain, but thankfully from afar. Check out his ghost of Christmas past column.

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Today We Are All Turkeys

This is one of those very special warm and fuzzy holidays so today Senior Correspondent Mike Causey gets about as warm and fuzzy as you would like. And don't worry, it's okay if the kids see this column.

Tags: pay and benefits , Mike Causey , Thanksgiving ,

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Study: D.C. among worst for holiday traffic

Two of the nation's most congested roads during Thanksgiving are in the Washington area, a new report finds, unwelcome news for the over one million heading home for the holiday.

Tags: traffic , AAA , NAVTEQ , The Weather Channel , I-95 , I-495 , holiday travel ,

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