May 4, 2016

Inadequate Staffing at TSA Causing Long Waits at Security Lines



TSA Increasing Staffing as Waits Soar at Airport Security Lines


'...Confronted with projections that airport security lines will surge this summer, the Transportation Security Administration is adding screeners, bringing more bomb-sniffing dogs to congested hubs and asking Congress for funds to increase overtime...'

Reference: www.bloomberg.com
Tags: Smaller Government, TSA, Homeland Security, Obama Legacy, Jeh Johnson,


Apr 28, 2016

Bill To Release Secret Pages On Saudi 9/11 Role Surging On Hill


Bill To Release Secret Pages On Saudi-9/11 Role Surging On Hill


'... As commander in chief, Obama... His nonchalant attitude shows disrespect for the 9/11 victims and their families, whom he’s repeatedly promised release of the 28 pages. Yet he’s never even read them? These families need that trove of evidence to get justice and closure on their long-running nightmare. Here we have a president who’s now made a record four trips to Saudi Arabia, counting last week’s trip, and he’s never read the evidence against the kingdom...'


Reference: www.investors.com
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Apr 21, 2016

Get the $20 bill 'collectible' uncut sheet before the currency change from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing



$20 Currency Sheets


'...The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is proud to present the Series 2009 $20 Uncut Currency Sheets bearing the signatures of U.S. Treasury Secretary, Timothy Geithner and Treasurer of the United States, Rosie Rios...'

Reference: www.moneyfactorystore.gov
Tags: Bureau of Engraving and Printing


Mar 18, 2016

FBI Warns Of Car Hacking Risks: Increased Connectivity Leaves Vehicles Vulnerable To Cybersecurity Threats


FBI Warns Of Car Hacking Risks: Increased Connectivity Leaves Vehicles Vulnerable To Cybersecurity Threats


'...Some of the vehicle manipulations these researchers successfully performed remotely on a vehicle include shutting down the engine, disabling the brakes and even steering. That's on vehicles traveling between 5 and 10 mph. In vehicles traveling at any speed, the researchers could manipulate the door locks, turn signals, tachometer, radio and GPS...'


Reference: www.techtimes.com
Tags: Active Remote Automobile Hacking,

More Reading: FBI Public Service Announcement on Automobile Hacking Dangers


Mar 9, 2016

Sick Leave and Retirement Crediting


Sick Leave and Retirement Crediting


'...When you retire, unused sick leave will be converted into retirement months. If you retire under CSRS, each month’s worth of unused sick leave will increase your annuity by 1/6 of 1 percent (.1666 percent). If you have a full year it will be increased by 2 percent. If you are a FERS retiree...'


Reference: www.fedweek.com
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