4/14/11 - Trim Thursday Stuff

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Retirement Savings Simplified

See how even small contributions can yield an agency match and solid long-term savings.
http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0411/041411pb.htm

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Obama's Plan: Cut Defense Spending by $400B by 2023

The U.S. Defense Department will lead a "fundamental review" of U.S. military missions and capabilities
in a bid to cut $400 billion over 10 years, President Obama said April 13. .
http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=6229773

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Pentagon: Obama budget would cut forces, missions (what don't you want to do?? Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya,Etc.??)

The United States may have to scrap some military missions and trim troop levels if President Barack Obama
sticks with his goal of saving $400 billion on security spending over a 10-year period, the Pentagon said
on Wednesday.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/ ... XG20110414

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Bill to force firing of seriously tax delinquent feds and contractors advances

House committee also votes to double the probation period for
civilian hires from one to two years.
http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?a ... dcn=e_gvet

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Will Voters Accept Tax Increases?

Obama's budget plan includes taxing the rich; Republicans want to cut Medicare.
Which approach is more perilous politically?
http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/20 ... s?emc=eta1