Federal Insider: John Kerry's consolation prize?

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Wednesday, November 14, 2012 News from the Fed Page Kerry's consolation prize? Al Kamen IN THE LOOP | The senator wants to be secretary of state, but he may have to settle for secretary of defense. More Federal Headlines Congress welcomes freshmen, and those on the cusp of membership FBI seeking information on files AMT could keep 60 million taxpayers from filing their returns until March The Federal Eye Senate passes COLA bill for veterans at deadline Whistleblower protections approved On Veterans Day, recognition for service Federal Diary Federal labor not at White House talks Joe Davidson Federal union leaders not at budget deficit talks, though feds already hit by deficit reduction efforts. Federal question of the week How can Congress and Obama can negotiate a deal to avoid going over the fiscal cliff? Is there anything more to cut from your agency to help deal with the deficit? On Leadership Leading the voices of America Tom Fox Talking leadership with David Ensor, director of the federal broadcast institution 'Voice of America.' Federal Player of the Week IRS watchdog thwarts tax evasion schemes The Partnership for Public Service Shauna Henline of the Internal Revenue Service is the government's top cop on the frivolous claims beat. 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