Federal Agencies

Bureaucracy Bashing, Obama-Style

Rena Steinzor | Posted 04.10.2012

Read More: Regulation, Federal Agencies, President Obama, Bureaucracy, Obama Administration, Federal Government, Politics News
Rena Steinzor

By casting regulatory agencies and the people who work there as tin-eared buffoons, the President makes it all the harder for the agencies and their advocates to get the political support they need to adopt badly needed safeguards.

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Leadership That's Right on the Money

Tom Fox | Posted 04.08.2012

Read More: U.S. Treasury, The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Leadership, U.S. Mint, Employees, Federal Agencies, Politics News
Tom Fox

There is no other commodity that really chronicles American history better than our currency and coins. So to go through this planning process with them, we can reconnect with their work and showcase why it's important and why they are valued.

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As Bat Deaths Mount, So Does Urgency for a National Response

Noah Greenwald | Posted 04.01.2012

Read More: Bats, Cave Closures, Federal Agencies, Wildlife Disease Outbreak, Bat Deaths, White Nose Syndrome, North America Bats, Bat Diseases, Green News
Noah Greenwald

A mysterious, fatal disease is stealing North America's bats at a staggering rate.

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While We're Sitting on the Cabinet, Let's Bring Something to the Table

Lloyd Chapman | Posted 03.18.2012

Read More: Small Business, Federal Small Business Contracting Programs, Defense and Aerospace Industry, President Obama, Streamlining Government, Economy, Federal Consolidation, Merger, Jobs, Congress, Department of Commerce, Federal Small Business Programs, Karen Mills, Small Business Administration Shut-Down, Small Business Administration, Asbl, Unemployment, Federal Agencies, Presidential Cabinet, American Small Business League, Consolidation Authority Act, Sba, Cabinet Appointments, Small Business News
Lloyd Chapman

Within a matter of months, if Obama's proposed merger is successful, small businesses will once again be unrepresented on the president's cabinet, and even worse -- they will no longer have a federal agency to assist them.

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President Obama Succeeded in Duping the Media, Congress and the Public About His Plan to 'Streamline' Government

Lloyd Chapman | Posted 03.18.2012

Read More: Lloyd Chapman, Pentagon, Federal Small Business Contracting Programs, President Obama, Fraud, Streamlining Government, SBA Merger, Federal Spending, Economy, Jobs, Federal Agencies, Congress, Media, Public, Minority Job Creation, Karen Mills, Shrinking Government, Unemployment, American Small Business League, Federal Contracting, Proposed Merger, $3 Billion Cut, Consolidation Authority Act, Small Business Advocates, Government Budget, Minorities, Small Business News
Lloyd Chapman

I don't think any president in recent history has ever called a press conference to talk about cutting such a tiny portion of the federal budget. That's because President Obama is not trying to shrink government with this proposed merger of the SBA.

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Inside President Obama's West Wing

Tom Fox | Posted 02.28.2012

Read More: Cabinet Secretary Chris Lu, Hiring, Leadership, White House, Federal Agencies, President Barack Obama, Politics News
Tom Fox

Chris Lu is assistant to the president and White House Cabinet Secretary. Prior to serving in the White House, he worked for then-Senator Obama as legislative director and acting chief of staff, and consequently served as executive director of the presidential transition.

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Obama To Federal Agencies: Turn Off Your Swag

Posted 01.11.2012

Read More: Video, Federal Agencies, Federal Budget Deficit, Federal Cost Cuts, President Barack Obama, Federal Budget Cuts, Business News, Obama Swag, Obama Swag Ban, Business News

Any federal employees looking to turn their swag on anytime soon could likely be stopped by President Barack Obama. And the creators of said swag are ...

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Preparing for What the Supercommittee Has in Store for Federal Agencies

Tom Fox | Posted 01.09.2012

Read More: Layoffs, Federal Workforce, Supercommittee, Leadership, Furloughs, Cuts to Federal Agencies, Federal Agencies, Politics News
Tom Fox

While there is no easy way to deal with the pain and difficult choices that lie ahead, it may be a good time to dust off some of those old books -- or discover new ones -- about leading change.

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Ten Years After 9/11: Is The U.S. Any Safer?

AP | By NANCY BENAC | Posted 11.03.2011

Read More: September 11, Department of Homeland Security, Protecting America, Government, Transport Safety, Federal Agencies, U.S. National Security, Counterterrorism, Terrorism, Government Bureaucracy, 9/11, TSA Security, Decade After 9/11 - National Security, September 11 Anniversary, Politics News

WASHINGTON -- We are safer, but not safe enough. In the decade since the Sept. 11 attacks, the government has taken giant steps to protect the nation...

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White House Orders Agencies To Cut Their Budgets

AP | By ALAN FRAM | Posted 10.19.2011

Read More: White House Budget Chief Jacob Lew, White House, Video, Congress, Federal Agencies, Spending Cuts, Budget Cuts, Federal Budget Cuts, Obama Administration, Jacob Lew, Federal Spending, Politics News

WASHINGTON (Associated Press)-- It's a microcosm of the budget battling that has consumed Congress all year: The Obama administration wants federal ag...

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Federal Agencies Warned To Prepare For More Cuts

AOL Government | Wyatt Kash | Posted 10.18.2011

Read More: U.S. Economy, Debt, Debt Ceiling, Budget Cuts, Budget, Economy, Office of Management and Budget, Federal Spending, Business, 2013 Budget, Political News, White House Office of Management and Budget, Discretionary Spending, Federal Agencies, Debt Deal, Debt Negotiations, Jacob Lew, Economic Growth, Debt Ceiling Debate, Politics News

Federal agency and department leaders should plan for a 5 percent reduction in discretionary spending in fiscal year 2013, and prepare for more cuts -...

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The Federal Coach: Closing the Gap Between Managers and Staff at Your Federal Agency

Tom Fox | Posted 09.19.2011

Read More: Supervisors Staff, Supervisors-Staff Divide, Managers-Staff Divide, Federal Agencies, Managers Staff, Politics News
Tom Fox

If there is a glaring divide at your agency, you need to right the ship. Here are a few options for both senior leaders and front-line supervisors to consider.

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The Free Market Subterfuge

Bob Franken | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Regulation, Congress, Bp, Federal Agencies, Free Market, Corporations, Politics News
Bob Franken

They are the free marketeers, those who advocate that corporations should be free-to- cheat-and-harm and-do-whatever-the-hell-they- want. They are t...

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Obama's Broken Promise: Federal Agencies Not More Transparent Under Obama Administration

AP | SHARON THEIMER | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Transparency in Government, Federal Agencies, Associated Press, Open Government, Obama Administration, Freedom of Information Act, Obama, Government Transparency, Politics News

WASHINGTON — One year into its promise of greater government transparency, the Obama administration is more often citing exceptions to the natio...

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Credit, the CFPA, and Recovery

Tom Donohue | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Consumer Financial Protection Agency, Financial Reform, Federal Agencies, Financial Service Industry, Consumer Protection, Economy, Business News
Tom Donohue

It's time for Congress and the Administration to work together to enact meaningful, bipartisan solutions to modernize financial regulation.

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Stakes Are Too High for Posts to Stay Vacant

Max Stier | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Barack Obama Presidential Transition, Federal Agencies, Senate Confirmation, Transportation Security Administration, Political Appointees, Presidential Transition, President Obama, Politics News
Max Stier

One year into Obama's term, about 200 of the roughly 500 top Senate-confirmed administration positions are still unfilled. We've seen this play before.

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Practical Business Advice From a Chicago Drug Dealer

Ted Goeglein | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Drugs, Federal Agencies, War on Drugs, Business, Dea, Cocaine, Chicago News
Ted Goeglein

It's unrealistic to pretend as though the drug business is not, in fact, a real industry, or that it has not infiltrated all levels of society, or that it's under control.

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Add Workforce Woes to Cybersecurity Chief's Agenda

Max Stier | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Federal Workforce, Cybersecurity, Federal Agencies, Howard Schmidt, Technology, Federal Government, President Obama, Technology News
Max Stier

The first-ever White House cybersecurity coordinator, needs to prioritize the training and hiring of a highly skilled cybersecurity team.

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Federal Reserve Has Lowest Job Approval Rating; CDC, NASA Top List: Poll

Gallup | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Gallup Poll, Nasa, Cia, Internal Revenue Service, Epa, Fbi, Fda, Gallup, Department of Homeland Security, Environmental Protection Agency, Central Intelligence Association, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Federal Agencies, Irs, Federal Reserve, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration, Dcd, Politics News

At a time when Americans are discouraged about the direction of the country and hesitant about the scope of President Barack Obama's federal budget pl...

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Rankings Offer Congress Insider View of Federal Agencies

Max Stier | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Federal Workforce, Federal-Agencies, Federal Government, Office of Management and Budget, President Obama, Office of Personnel Management, Max Stier, Peter Orszag, Securities and Exchange Commission, Congress, Politics News
Max Stier

If our legislative leaders really want a clearer picture of what's going on within the executive branch, they would be wise to listen closely to the opinions of government employees.

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