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Sixty-four-year-old diplomatic advisory body dies quiet death
Commission on Public Diplomacy was not reauthorized in omnibus spending bill.
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Immigration-reform advocate to lead Domestic Policy Council
Cecilia Muñoz will replace Melody Barnes.
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Whistleblower bill draws lobbying
Measure would require corporate whistleblowers to report criminal activity internally in addition to filing a complaint with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Play of the Day -- Jon Stewart: Gingrich talking about the sanctity of marriage is 'pious baloney'
A daily roundup of late-night video.
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Watch Out for Newt
The former House speaker could wound Mitt Romney if he wants to pay him back for his attack ads.
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USDA to close hundreds of offices
Plan will involve workforce "realignment," but department says all employees will be given options to stay with USDA.
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Veterans of Clinton administration, Wall Street floated as possible OMB directors
Jack Lew named next White House chief of staff.
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Commerce secretary stresses U.S. competitiveness
Report highlights federal role in research spawning private innovation.
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OMB -- Breeding ground for White House chiefs of staff
Three of the last eight have been former budget directors.
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Interior should ramp up videoconferencing, IG says
Agency could save on travel costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Defense
IRS revises long-term estimate of ‘tax gap’
Uncollected $450 billion could fuel debate on agency’s resources, reform of code.
Oversight
Jack Lew to become Obama's chief of staff
OMB director tapped after Bill Daley resignation letter.
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Play of the Day -- Santorum hopes to solve his Google problem, Plus: Bachmann finally blinks
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Defense
Contractors brace for coming defense cuts
Debate over insourcing and sustaining the industrial base is likely to continue.
Oversight
Administration unveils new senior executive performance measurements
Process aims to streamline how top federal managers are evaluated.
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Play of the Day -- Separated at birth: Richard Cordray and 30 Rock's Kenneth the Page
A daily roundup of late-night video.
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Republicans to ask Justice about Obama's recess appointments
Sen. Grassley prepares letter asking the attorney general if the White House sought his agency's legal advice.
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Agency stimulus spending slightly higher than predicted
HHS, Education and Treasury spent the most in Recovery Act funds, according to CBO.
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Postal reform bills could see action early this year
Pay and benefits changes are included in both House and Senate legislation.
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