Port security absent, police and Customs officials stand-in - Trinidad News

Port security absent, police and Customs officials stand-in Trinidad News ... some areas of the Port of Port-of-Spain were left unmanned after port security personnel absented themselves from duty yesterday. There was a report that the TT Spirit sailed to Tobago without security but, this was rebutted by port management. Port workers stay away from dutyi95.5 FM (blog) all 2 news articles »

Mississippi officials stress personal readiness for temblors | The Republic - The Republic

Mississippi officials stress personal readiness for temblors | The Republic The Republic Browning's "science" may have been illusory, but the threat is real, and it includes DeSoto County, said Latham, Mississippi's Emergency Management director. The former Tate County EMA chief is joining the local first-response community and the DeSoto ... and more »

The Trouble With OPM - FedSmith.com

The Trouble With OPM FedSmith.com For many months, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has been deluged with complaints about the service they render to recently retired federal employees. John Berry, OPM Director, has been obliged to testify before committees of both the house ... and more »

Employee groups assail proposal to increase pension contributions - GovExec.com

Employee groups assail proposal to increase pension contributions GovExec.com The average federal pension under FERS is between $12000 and $13000 per year, according to the Office of Personnel Management, while the typical pension under the Civil Service Retirement System is around $35000 annually. Most employees under the FERS ... and more »

US closes embassy in Syria - CNN

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US closes embassy in Syria CNN Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made the final call about the embassy after the department management and security staff presented her with their concerns and recommendations, State Department officials said. "This is a decision we never take ... US closes Syria embassy, pulls out all staffAhram Online US closes embassy in Syria, senior State Department officials sayCNN International all 11,958 news articles »