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	Friday, August 03, 2012

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Residential apartments stand above seafront stores, beyond the marina, in Portofino, Italy, on Sunday, July 1, 2012. Italy's economy will shrink 2.4 percent this year, twice the pace predicted by the government, as rising unemployment causes a slump in consumer spending, employers' lobby Confindustria forecast. Photographer: Alessia Pierdomenico/Bloomberg

Worst junket ever

Al Kamen

Al Kamen hears that some congressional types are embarking on an all-business tour of Europe. This could be a first for In the Loop, which has seen many a codel in its time.

More Federal Headlines

Medicaid service providers paid by U.S. despite tax debts

The Federal Eye

Federal Diary

In this Aug. 3, 2011 photo, a Transportation Security Administration officer discovers unallowable liquids in a passenger's carry on luggage at the security checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, in Atlanta. The TSA was created after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

TSA, union land first labor pact for security officers

Joe Davidson

The union representing 45,000 federal airport screeners and the Transportation Security Administration have reached a tentative labor contract.

Federal question of the week

Is there any talk about looming sequestration among you and your colleagues?

On Leadership

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 17: In honor of St. Patrick's Day, the fountain in front of the White House runs green in Washington, DC, on March 17, 2011. (Photo by Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post)

How to make a smooth entry into the White House

Tom Fox

"The 2008 to 2009 transition is about as good as we've had."

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.

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Browse every vote in the U.S. Congress since 1991.



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