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	Wednesday, October 24, 2012

News from the Fed Page

President Barack Obama, right, and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney discuss a point during the third presidential debate at Lynn University, Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

A lie by any other name

Al Kamen

Obama and Romney had a lot of back-and-forths about untruths in their last debate, Al Kamen's In the Loop notes, but none involved the L-word.

More Federal Headlines

The Federal Eye

Federal Diary

ARLINGTON, VA, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012. TSA security officers check boarding passes of passengers are on their way to the gates inside Terminal B at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). The airport is facing challenges due to the need to accommodate increased use, baggage and security. The design of the airport requires 3 security stations since there isn't a single central terminal leading to the gates. (Photo by ASTRID RIECKEN For The Washington Post)

TSA fights major image problem

Joe Davidson

Employee discipline cases involving baggage screening cases give TSA image and credibility problems.

Federal question of the week

Should the ceiling for Defense contractor pay be lowered?

On Leadership

WASHINGTON, DC- JUNE 09 Thousands of Girl Scout troops from around the nation descend onto the National Mall in Washington, DC on June 09, 2012. 200,000 Girl Scouts, family, alumnae and friends from around the world and every Girl Scout Council in the USA are expected to attend Girl Scouts Rock the Mall to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting. Girl Scouts Rock the Mall: 100th Anniversary Sing-Along is a fun-filled celebration, demonstrating the strength of the Girl Scout movement. The girl-led event features songs by girls and women with dynamic audience participation. (Photo by Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post)

Talking shop with the top Girl Scout

Tom Fox

"Sixty-one percent of girls are either ambivalent about leadership or say it's not important to them."

Federal Player of the Week

Advising DOT on crisis and disaster-response

The Partnership for Public Service

Lloyd Milburn is a go-to guru who provides strategic advice when a major disaster strikes around the world.

The voting database

Election Guide: The race in every state

Explore the state of play in every presidential, House and Senate race. Try the Candidate Matcher, a 10-question quiz that pairs you up with politicians on the local and national level most closely aligned to your views.



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