Federal Insider: Al Simpson takes on California

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Thursday, May 24, 2012 News from the Fed Page 'Your nefarious bunch of cr--' Al Kamen When a California group protested the Simpson-Bowles budget-cutting plan's Social Security proposals, former senator Alan Simpson let fly in classic fashion. More Federal Headlines Finally seeing the 'Light' Experts give odds to Edwards on appeal Veterans wait longer for disability evaluations Sopko appointed to Afghanistan IG post The Federal Eye ACLU throws support behind State Department whistleblower Obama nominates special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction CBO: Phased retirement a cost-saver Federal Diary Senators don't believe Secret Service scandal was a one-time fling Joe Davidson Questions reflect a persistent concern: Instead of an aberration, does Cartagena indicate a culture of loose living by agents on the road? Federal question of the week Are you doing the job you dreamed of having when you were fresh out of school? If you're not in your dream job, then what's the plan to get it? On Leadership Inspiring graduation quotes 2012 Highlights from this year's notable commencement speakers. The five worst mistakes I made as a new grad Federal Player of the Week Ensuring delivery of sensitive diplomatic materials The Partnership for Public Service Shane Morris played a crucial behind-the-scenes role for the State Department during the Arab Spring uprisings in 2011, ensuring that U.S. embassies were able to dispatch and receive critical classified documents and equipment to fully carry out their diplomatic missions. 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