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Play of the Day -- Jon Stewart to Mitt Romney and his speaker's fees: Who are you?

A daily roundup of late-night video.

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Public satisfaction with federal services increases

But overall trust in government has declined, report finds.

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In symbolic move, House votes down Obama debt request

Action reflects lingering Republican resentment over a bargain struck in August.

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Federal managers see implementation challenges in Obama’s reorganization plan

Eighty percent expect leadership and management difficulties according to Government Executive’s survey of executives.

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Agencies try out new performance management system

Labor leader expresses skepticism.

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SEC inspector general announces departure

Kotz’s work in troubled times touched on Madoff scandal, agency document shredding.

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Contractors will remain in limbo during debates over automatic Defense cuts

Agency contracting officers could be last to learn sequestration details, panelists say.

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Play of the Day -- Surprises in Mitt Romney's tax return, Plus: Huntsman's got (Mitt's) back

A daily roundup of late-night video.

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Paul to interrupt campaign to vote against debt-ceiling hike

Candidate also calls the super committee process a “super mess.”

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GOP's managerial wing picks its man -- Romney

Newt Gingrich's ringing declarations to shutter federal departments may not be enough to help him overtake the Republican front-runner in South Carolina.

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White House: Performance chief to serve as acting head of OMB

Jeffrey Zients will fill in until a permanent replacement is found for Jack Lew, who is leaving to become Obama’s chief of staff.

Defense

Perry wants five-year tax break for injured veterans

The Texas governor often mentions the need to improve support for veterans in the United States.

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Leadership Lessons: Arun Majumdar, Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy

Pioneer of new agency places premium on having the right people and the right culture.

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OMB tasks 11 agencies with documenting duplication

Focus is on creating transparency in trade, export and competitiveness functions.

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Education Department stresses civics

The administration is calling for new, interactive thinking about civics learning that avoids rote memorization of processes.

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Play of the Day -- Late night bids adieu to Jon Huntsman ... and more

A daily roundup of late-night video.

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Still a Millstone?

The economy may not be as big a liability for President Obama on Election Day as many Republicans had assumed.

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SBA’s elevation to Cabinet-level is a symbolic move, experts say

The Small Business Administration has been on and off the Cabinet-meeting guest list for nearly two decades.

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Obama reorganization bid faces challenges on Capitol Hill

Lawmakers express measured support, but some Republicans are skeptical of promised savings.

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Unions wary of Obama’s consolidation plans

Federal employee groups worry about potential layoffs, workforce reductions.