Federal Insider: Filling a cabinet without a binder?

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, November 30, 2012 News from the Fed Page The man without a binder Al Kamen Women's groups expect Obama to build on the gender diversity of his Cabinet. More Federal Headlines Audit finds billions in unverified Medicare spending Job cuts, detainee provision draw threat to veto defense budget bill The Federal Eye White House not on board with cuts to defense contractors and civilian employees Senate approves amendment to expand military mental health care Sen. Cardin amendment would nix specified defense cuts to civilian and contractor workforce Federal question of the week Is it possible to have low morale and maintain passion and high performance? Employee Viewpoint Survey points to federal workforce with declining morale but steady dedication to jobs. On Leadership Doris Kearns Goodwin on life, death and the presidency Lillian Cunningham Goodwin compares Obama's and Lincoln's leadership, and reflects on what it means to be a historian. Federal Player of the Week Keeping the financial regulators on their toes The partnership for Public Service When members of Congress need factual information and insights into the effectiveness of the financial laws put in place after the 2008 economic crisis, they regularly turn to the GAO and Orice Williams Brown. The voting database 2012 Election Graphics A collection of our print and interactive graphics for the 2012 election. 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