Federal Insider: GSA probe puts focus on outside event planner

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Tuesday, April 24, 2012 News from the Fed Page GSA probe puts focus on outside event planner Lisa Rein The inspector general investigating lavish spending by the General Services Administration has given federal prosecutors evidence that an outside event planner violated ethics laws as he helped organize a conference at a swank Las Vegas hotel. More Federal Headlines Group seeks audit on whistleblowing Standard benefits sought for employees in danger zones Washington double-talk on nukes Message sent; messenger grounded Where will Romney find his vice president? Probably on the Hill The Federal Eye New DoD policy encourages telework White House: VA exempt from automatic cuts VA overstated timeliness of health care Federal Diary Postal Service proposals would have wider effects on workforce Joe Davidson Even if they don't tote mail bags, federal employees across the government would feel the weight of the Postal Service legislation being considered by the Senate. Federal question of the week How comfortable does your agency make it for potential whistleblowers? Know any? How did things turn out for the employee? On Leadership A research flip on women's leadership Jena McGregor A new study titled "Women do it Better than Men" has stirred the pot over at Harvard Business Review. Federal Player of the Week Saving lives by improving traffic safety The Partnership for Public Service To reduce highway deaths, Jeff Michael works on national strategies to change motorists' behavior, trying to convince them to buckle up, drive sober and keep their eyes on the road rather reading and sending text messages. The voting database Browse every vote in the U.S. Congress since 1991. Explore the database House votes Senate votes Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy