Federal Insider: Get to know the Export-Import Bank chief

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Tuesday, July 31, 2012 News from the Fed Page Background Check: Fred Hochberg Al Kamen The Export-Import Bank chief likes bus commuting, New Yorker cartoons, and the effects of Sunday-morning "Yell TV" on his workouts. More Federal Headlines Congressional leaders near budget deal As 'fiscal cliff' looms, debate over contractor layoff notices heats up Federal Diary Changes in collection of charity donations urged Joe Davidson A commission recommended fewer middlemen, more technology and a bigger base for the federal employee charity program. Federal question of the week Is there any talk about looming sequestration among you and your colleagues? On Leadership Why Bill Clinton is the best choice for the convention Jena McGregor Having Clinton place Obama's name in nomination at the Democratic National Convention isn't traditional practice, but here's why it makes sense. See more from Jena McGregor's PostLeadership blog Federal Player of the Week Congress's watchdog on retirement issues The Partnership for Public Service When Congress calls, Barbara Bovbjerg is ready with the answers. 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