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Leadership Lessons: Arun Majumdar, Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy
Pioneer of new agency places premium on having the right people and the right culture.
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OMB tasks 11 agencies with documenting duplication
Focus is on creating transparency in trade, export and competitiveness functions.
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Education Department stresses civics
The administration is calling for new, interactive thinking about civics learning that avoids rote memorization of processes.
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Play of the Day -- Late night bids adieu to Jon Huntsman ... and more
A daily roundup of late-night video.
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Still a Millstone?
The economy may not be as big a liability for President Obama on Election Day as many Republicans had assumed.
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SBA’s elevation to Cabinet-level is a symbolic move, experts say
The Small Business Administration has been on and off the Cabinet-meeting guest list for nearly two decades.
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Obama reorganization bid faces challenges on Capitol Hill
Lawmakers express measured support, but some Republicans are skeptical of promised savings.
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Unions wary of Obama’s consolidation plans
Federal employee groups worry about potential layoffs, workforce reductions.
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Poll: Will Obama’s trade agency consolidation plan cut waste?
Take our survey on the president’s proposal.
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White House hopes new website will help create jobs
Business.USA.gov aims to provide entrepreneurs and businesses with a central place for critical information.
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No furloughs expected at GAO, officials say
Despite major budget cuts, agency and union are not planning on employee furloughs.
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Perry urges Congress not to raise debt ceiling
Texas governor tells voters debt-ceiling increase means government will print more money.
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Play of the Day -- Stephen Colbert in South Carolina? Plus: A tribute to Hostess from Chris Christie
A daily roundup of late-night video.
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Obama proposes reorganizing trade agencies, giving SBA Cabinet status
Merger would eliminate up to 2,000 jobs through attrition.
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Administration floats plan for oceans policy
Plan would include smoother permitting processes, improved oil-spill response capabilities in the Arctic and enhanced climate-change forecasting and assessment.
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Defending government in an anti-government age
In an era of tight budgets, the 'federal brand' has in many minds been tarnished.
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Taxpayer advocate pleads for boost in IRS funding, hiring
Annual report cites increased workload due to code complexity and frequent changes by Congress.
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What kind of health insurance do the GOP candidates get?
Most of the GOP presidential hopefuls do not shop for health insurance in the individual market they have advocated for others.
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Justice Department backs president on recent recess appointments
Office of Legal Counsel says pro forma Senate sessions do not interrupt recesses.
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