Federal Insider: Agency goes to new work-space frontier

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Wednesday, August 08, 2012 News from the Fed Page In the bowels of government, a portal to Silicon Valley Emi Kolawole In the sub-basement of the Office of Personnel Management, behind a barn door, there's a portal to Silicon Valley. More Federal Headlines Issa: Inspectors must alert Congress on probes Hemp supporters cite potential jobs The Federal Eye Vehicle fleet grows, but gets more fuel-efficient Have you had new training opportunities through your job? Unpaid taxes by federal employees, other issues get attention in Congress Federal Diary Candidates seek to lead AFGE during tough times Joe Davidson AFGE will elect a new president at its Las Vegas convention next week to lead the largest federal employees union for three years. Federal question of the week Have you had any good training opportunities come up on your job lately? On Leadership From the Hill to the highway Tom Fox Administrator David Strickland talks leadership, from the ROTC to Congress to watching over the nation's highways. Federal Player of the Week Providing assistance in cases of international parental abductions The Partnership for Public Service As a member of the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs, it is Scott Renner's job to provide assistance to the parent whose child has been taken away without their consent to either Mexico or Canada. 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