All federal government organizations are potentially at risk for workplace violence, not just those in high-crime areas or dealing with violent members of the public, according to an agency studying the issue. Read full article > >

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At issue is whether states can regulate immigration or whether that’s the exclusive role of the federal government.

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Supreme Court takes up Arizona’s immigration law

Two scientific papers that describe experiments with a virulent and contagious bird flu virus should be published in uncensored form, a committee of scientists advising the federal government said Friday. Read full article > >

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Biosecurity advisory board reverses decision on ‘engineered bird flu’ papers

The budget plan scheduled to reach the House floor Wednesday envisions a partial federal employee hiring freeze under which only one replacement could be hired for every three employees who leave. The measure, which cleared the House Budget Committee last week, seeks a 10 percent reduction in the federal workforce by attrition through 2015. “The reforms called for in this budget aim to slow the federal government’s unsustainable growth and reflect the growing frustration of workers across the country at the privileged rules enjoyed by government employees,” said a description released when the plan was first introduced. Read full article > >

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The decision by the Justice Department and the FBI to open an investigation into the slaying of an unarmed black teenager in Florida has spurred internal debate at the agency over whether the federal government could bring criminal charges in the case, which has sparked widespread protest. Read full article > >

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The federal government is launching a new anti-tobacco campaign that features personal descriptions and photographs of people who’ve suffered grievous effects from smoking, often before the age of 50. The ostensible purpose of the campaign, called “Tips from Former Smokers,” is to give smokers practical advice on how to quit their habit. Promotional materials released a day in advance of the formal launch, however, suggests it is also an up-close, voyeuristic look at victims of disease. Read full article > >

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The federal government is doing a poor job of coordinating its responsibilities in dozens of areas, including food safety, breast cancer research, assistance to small business owners and home buyers and background investigations for federal job applicants — a disorganization that could be costing taxpayers tens of billions of dollars annually, according to a new report. Read full article > >

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GAO: Overlapping government programs cost billions

The federal government is doing a poor job of coordinating its responsibilities in dozens of areas, including food safety, breast cancer research, assistance to small business owners and home buyers and background investigations for federal job applicants — a disorganization that could be costing taxpayers tens of billions of dollars annually, according to a new report. Read full article > >

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The federal government resorted to a favorite accounting maneuver Tuesday to stay under its debt limit, suspending the issuance of securities in a retirement savings program for federal and postal employees. Read full article > >

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The federal government resorted to a favorite accounting maneuver Tuesday to stay under its debt limit, suspending the issuance of securities in a retirement savings program for federal and postal employees. Read full article > >

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With federal government, while Texas is “under assault.”

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Perry: SC ‘at War’

The president announced a new campaign to shrink the federal government, a proposal notable less for its goal than for its challenge to a hostile Congress.

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Updated and corrected 5:54 p.m. ET Tens of thousands of firefighters employed by the federal government battled flames last year that scorched more than 8 million acres and caused billions of dollars in damage. And what were the Capitol Hill staffers responsible for their fates doing? Playing games — literally. Read full article > >

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Congressional wildfire ‘office pool’ angers firefighters

In a year packed with important developments across the federal government, news of hurricanes, tax fraud, layoffs and a potential government shutdown earned the most Eyeballs from The Federal Eye’s loyal readers. Here’s a quick look back at our best-read items of 2011: 11.) Hurricane Irene moves north, FEMA sets expectations (Aug. 25) Read full article > >

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Top Eleven of 2011: Shut it down!

The Post asked John Palguta , vice president for policy at the Partnership for Public Service , to weigh in on the year for federal workers and what 2012 may bring. Palguta had a 34-year career in the federal government as a human resources and policy specialist, as a senior official with the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Office of Personnel Management , among other agencies. Read full article > >

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