Federal Insider: Census needs to change, outgoing director says

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, August 06, 2012 News from the Fed Page Census needs to change, outgoing director says Carol Morello Census Bureau Director Robert M. Groves, as he prepares to step down to become provost of Georgetown University, said the Census Bureau must change its methods of collecting data because the cost is becoming unsustainable. More Federal Headlines GSA's ethics program approved at time of scandal The Federal Eye Federal Latino and disability employment increases TSA contract proposal calls for new performance management system, higher clothing allowance Union, agency agree to contract for screeners Federal Diary Federal Latino and disability employment increases Joe Davidson OPM report shows rise in federal employment of Hispanics and people with disabilities. Federal question of the week Is there any talk about looming sequestration among you and your colleagues? On Leadership How to speed up problem-solving Tom Fox There are many naysayers who question the ability of government agencies to cut through the red tape and innovate, but positive change is happening at many agencies. 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