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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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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.

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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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The Week in Comments: Cordray, buyouts and a military pay raise

The best in reader reaction to recent articles.