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When Holidays Aren't
If you're off today, enjoy it because, as Senior Correspondent Mike Causey reminds us, many federal workers are on the job today and for thousands of private sector employees this is one of those holidays that isn't.
Tags: pay and benefits , Mike Causey ,
Honk if You Are Alive!
Are you working today, or at least keeping up with current events? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey and Senior Internet Editor Suzanne Kubota have a big bet, lunch, on just how many or few of you are out there today and what your status is. Check it out.
Tags: pay and benefits , Mike Causey , Labor Day ,
Debate over Loudoun holiday displays delayed
The debate over holiday displays on the grounds of the Loudoun County courthouse isn't over yet.
Tags: Leesburg , Loudoun County , Eugene Delgaudio , Thomas Horne , decorations
On Duty
Since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, holidays have never been the same. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey talks about the brave new world.
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Anticipation of vacation makes you happiest
The anticipation of "getting away from it all" can boost happiness for up to eight weeks.
Tags: vacation , getaways , happiness
Not Just Another Holiday
Since the 9/11 attacks, federal holidays have changed. So have the number of people who enjoy them. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the public doesn't know what most of you are doing, but they would if you weren't there.
Tags: P&B , Mike Causey ,
Half-A-Loaf-Holiday
Is the half-day Christmas Eve holiday being celebrated in your office or are people saying it could have and should have been a full 8 hours. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says you might be surprised at some of the reactions.
Tags: P&B , Mike Causey , holiday pay , Christmas Eve
Bonus Christmas Holiday
What were odds that you would get a bonus holiday on Christmas Eve? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says that, while nothing is ever guaranteed concerning Dec. 24th, the precedent is there.
Tags: P&B , Christmas Eve , Mike Causey , Open Season
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: White House , P&B , mngt , AM , SK
