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NRC again tops list of best places to work in government 09/01/10

Survey responses indicate that overall, feds are growing more satisfied with their jobs and managers.

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• Postal Service looks for ways to reduce labor costs 09/01/10 Agency will ask unions for changes in employee scheduling, wages and benefits, official says.
• From Nextgov.com: Researchers slam lawmakers' websites as failing constituents 09/01/10 Poor design, lack of interaction and a paucity of pertinent information keep elected officials from enriching democracy, a report concludes.

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Burning Question: Flip-Flopping at Work
Our readers are sharing their opinions on the merits of sensible footwear in the office. Are flip-flops appropriate for work? Comment on our burning question here.

• Improper time-and-materials contracts prove costly 09/01/10 IG raps Army for lack of competition, weak oversight for war zone work.
• GSA chief pushes agency to up its acquisition game 09/01/10 The General Services Administration pitches efficiency and customer service to compete with agencies' procurement offerings.

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• Obama's next mission: Restoring the economy 09/01/10
• Government per diem rates fall in most metro areas 08/31/10
• USPS pay-for-performance system called into question 08/31/10

• From Nextgov.com: Contractors want to review troubled technology projects with OMB 08/31/10
• Burning Question: What do you think of the Oval Office makeover? 08/31/10
• All eyes are on Air Force's expensive weapons program 08/31/10
• FDA unveils performance management site 08/31/10
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• Corrections 08/01/10
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"More -- more control over activities at work, more money, better benefits -- we want more."

American Postal Workers Union President William Burrus on what he wants from the Postal Service for his members.

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