Archive: November 9, 2008 - November 15, 2008
Roundabout Language From Special Counsel
The Hatch Act, which regulates the political activity of federal employees, isn’t as restrictive as some workers think. It might surprise them that the law even allows wearing and displaying campaign items on the job — as long as...
By Steven E. Levingston | November 13, 2008; 6:55 PM ET | Comments (2)
State Department Staff Shortage
During a period when the United States is fighting two wars, struggling with an international financial crisis and dealing with a variety of other issues around the world, the State Department is short of staff. Jendayi Frazer, the assistant secretary...
By Steven E. Levingston | November 13, 2008; 3:30 PM ET | Comments (0)
Government Service Will Be Cool Again
Break out the Ray-Bans — Barack Obama says he wants to “make government cool again.” But it’s going to take more than shades to turn around an image of government framed by such memorable occasions as President Bush standing...
By Eric Pianin | November 13, 2008; 10:20 AM ET | Comments (0)
Advice From Top Civil Servants
The Senior Executive Association, which represents top-level civil servants, is the latest organization to provide advice to President-elect Barack Obama. Today, it released a series of recommendations that it hopes “will facilitate a more thorough approach to revitalizing the...
By Terri Rupar | November 12, 2008; 12:55 PM ET | Comments (0)
Promoting Opportunities for Veterans
For much of America, affirmative action may be out of favor when it comes to race and gender. But it is enshrined in law for veterans. Just before Office of Personnel Management staffers took Veterans Day off, they issued this...
By Terri Rupar | November 11, 2008; 3:39 PM ET | Comments (5)
Top Transition Official Explains How to Make Government 'Cool' Again
Barack Obama says he wants to "make government cool again." That’s a pretty cool thought, but what does it mean in real life? Valerie Jarrett might know. She’s co-chairman of the president-elect’s transition team and spoke to the Trotter Group,...
By Eric Pianin | November 10, 2008; 2:05 PM ET | Comments (7)
