Public Service Recognition Week

Before They Were Famous: Celebrities Who Were Once Federal Workers

Joseph A. Beaudoin | Posted 05.04.2012

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Joseph A. Beaudoin

Even though you don't hear about their work every day, that's not to say you've never heard of some of America's federal employees! Who are these famous former feds?

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Amid Government Scandals With GSA and Secret Service, Advice for Federal Leaders

Tom Fox | Posted 05.03.2012

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Tom Fox

The scandalous acts of a few government employees who wasted taxpayer dollars and abused the public trust are making headlines, but these cases are not representative of the nation's 2.1 million federal workers.

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Unsung Heroes: Recognizing Our Public Servants

Sen. Tom Harkin | Posted 07.06.2011

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Sen. Tom Harkin

For the good of the country, it is time to stop trying to tear people down and start having an adult conversation about the future of the American middle class, including the public servants who work to make all our lives better.

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Federal Workers Play Key Roles for the Nation

Max Stier | Posted 05.25.2011

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Max Stier

We need to reconnect Americans to their government. People need to better understand that public servants are their friends and neighbors who are helping address our collective challenges here and abroad.

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