Unusual team opposes Defense cuts
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FEDERAL DIARY | Two groups more likely to be found in opposite corners — a federal workers’ union and a contractor organization — join forces to oppose workforce cuts in Senate bill.
Panetta and Shinseki warn of sequestration impact on returning troops
Panetta and Shinseki warn of sequestration impact on returning troops
AP: 'Procrastinator's guide' to going over the cliff
An AP report provides examples of how the president and lawmakers could postpone action on the fiscal cliff until early March without severe impacts.
Fiscal cliff plans, in charts
Atlantic magazine has created useful charts to show how various fiscal cliff proposals would reduce the deficit to avoid the fiscal cliff.
Federal pay raise plans in the 1950's
FEDERAL EYE | A look into the Federal Diary archives shows a time when pay fights went a different way.
House backs another delay in online posting of financial disclosures
The House wants to delay until April a requirement that the publicly available financial disclosure forms filed by many federal employees be posted online.
Unusual team opposes Defense cuts
FEDERAL DIARY | Two groups more likely to be found in opposite corners — a federal workers’ union and a contractor organization — join forces to oppose workforce cuts in Senate bill.
Lack of autism coverage leaves parents upset
FEDERAL DIARY | Health benefits for federal workers do not mandate coverage of “most highly regarded treatment” for autism.
GOP fiscal cliff plan would freeze federal pay for a total of five years
GOP plan would cost feds $368 billion over 10 years through hits to compensation and workforce.
In the Loop
Gohmert’s stand on ‘lunatics’
In the Loop’s news roundup, the Texas Republican was lone vote on ‘lunatic’ bill; fed workers ask for Christmas Eve off; and a celeb State Department employee.
Table for 2 — Abramoff and DeLay
IN THE LOOP | The fellow felons meet for sushi. No word on what else was on the menu.
White House musical chairs
IN THE LOOP| A Susan Rice move to the State Department could spark other moves at the White House
A tale of ‘fiscal cliff’ lobbying
INFLUENCE INDUSTRY | New groups have come on the scene, but others feel a bit left out of talks.
Advocates at odds on campaign finance changes
INFLUENCE INDUSTRY | There are no less than four proposals to fund campaigns with public money; each has its own advocates.
The Obama campaign’s ‘optimizer’
While Romney went for “tonnage,” Obama camp focused on niche markets in its TV advertising.
Congress favors status quo in funding itself
IN SESSION | The Capitol Police and auditors at the GAO would fare well under the House funding bill, while a project to restore the Capitol Dome would take a hit.
No slogan necessary?
The last three minority parties to seize control of the House had platforms to rally around and an opposing-party president in the White House.
Where will Romney find his vice president? Probably on the Hill
Members of Congress have a hard time being elected president, but the No. 2 job tends to come more easily.
Tidying up the 2012 election
HIGH COURT | The legal battles of the 2012 election will serve as a backdrop for the Supreme Court’s deliberations on at least two cases concerning voting rights.
Court likely to face same-sex marriage
Justices have several cases from which to choose; most involve the Defense of Marriage Act.
Supreme Court to hear consumer case
Enterprising student’s efforts puts resales and copyrights on the line.
A healthy approach to Tricare
FINE PRINT | Effort to cover better autistic care is just one budget issue for program amid “fiscal cliff.”
U.S. overseeing a mysterious construction project in Israel
COLUMN | What’s the purpose of Site 911, a $100 million underground complex?
Can leaders make Gaza cease-fire last?
FINE PRINT | The diplomacy that follows the Gaza accord will test whether a quintet of leaders can find a peaceful resolution to the Palestinian situation.
The Federal Buzz
Will new whistleblower protections work?
Lawmakers are praising the new provision in the Whistleblower Protection Enforcement Act. Will it work?
The Federal Coach
Great leadership books in 2012
For the federal leaders on your holiday list, here are some of my favorite leadership books that came out this year.
Using data to improve government performance
Every federal leader should be honestly and carefully assessing their programs to gauge effectiveness and improve outcomes.
As CEO of the federal government, how will you treat your workers?
Many of our government’s problems and missteps come from a tendency by federal leaders to talk policy and forget operations.
Federal Player
A lifetime protecting wildlife and natural habitats
In his more than two decades with the National Wildlife Refuge System, Jim Hall has literally seen and done it all.
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Politics Videos
John McCain: 'Disturbed' about Syria, chemical weapons
U.S. intelligence agencies say they've detected that President Bashar Assad's government has been preparing its chemical weapons stockpiles for possible use. On Thursday, Senator John McCain says he's 'deeply disturbed' by the news.
Sen. Jim DeMint resigns, will head up Heritage Foundation
Republican U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint, a favorite among tea party activists, said Thursday he was resigning to take the helm of conservative national think tank The Heritage Foundation.
Pelosi: ‘No reason’ we can't have ‘cliff’ deal
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke to reporters on Thursday and criticized the Republicans handling of the debate over the "fiscal cliff." She said there is "no reason why we couldn't come to the table and get this done right now."
Fiscal Cliff Fix: Drama among Democrats
VIDEO | The Washington Post’s Chris Cillizza looks at what Democrats want to get out of the “fiscal cliff” negotiations — and where they might have to give in to the White House and Republicans.
59 Seconds: Thursday, December 6, 2012
VIDEO | The Post’s Katherine Boyle offers news in less than a minute on Syria, Egypt, the Dom Pedro and more. All here on weekdays from noon to 2 p.m.
Fiscal Cliff Fix: The business community
VIDEO | The Washington Post’s Chris Cillizza profiles the business community’s role in the “fiscal cliff” negotiations.
Obama: Press got enough there to ‘spin a story’
VIDEO | President Obama addressed members of the Business Roundtable in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. The press were ushered out before the president took questions from business leaders.
Obama warns against another debt ceiling fight
VIDEO | President Obama is warning Republicans not to create another fight over the nation's debt ceiling, telling business leaders it's "not a game that I will play."
Dems: ‘Fiscal cliff’ talks ‘ought not be about tactics'
VIDEO | With the “fiscal cliff” looming, House Democrats say they are hopeful Republican leaders will agree to a separate vote on the middle income tax cuts ahead of the new year.
Boehner challenges White House on ‘fiscal cliff'
VIDEO | The Obama administration and House Speaker John Boehner continue to ridicule the negotiating stances of the other side with Boehner saying the White House's plan couldn't pass either chamber of Congress.
59 Seconds: Wednesday, December 5, 2012
VIDEO | The Post’s Emi Kolawole offers news on the New York Post controversy, D.C.’s mayor campaign probe and more.
Obama, Republians still stagnant on ‘fiscal cliff’
VIDEO| The White House and Congress remain far from any deal to prevent the "fiscal cliff."
Boehner hosts Capitol tree lighting
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