Daily Pipeline
A summary of daily news relevant to the federal workforce produced by the Partnership for Public Service.
In the news today..
- OMB Chief Calls Reports Federal Employees are Overpaid 'Misleading'
- Federal Player of the Week: Reaching to the Skies for Earth Science
- Federal Diary: That Unsafe Feeling Finds Expression at Treasury Union Forum
- Agencies Join Forces to Recruit
- Eye Opener: Group Warns of Cutting DHS Contractors
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Recent Press Items
Federal Player - David Fahey: Reaching to the Skies for Earth Science
The Washington Post
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
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Commentary with Max Stier: Stop Blaming Federal Workers
WAMU 88.5 FM
Monday, March 8, 2010
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Interview: Are Government Workers Really Earning More?
FOX News
Friday, March 5, 2010
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Stier: Federal Workers, A Resource Not A Target
McClatchey
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
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Federal Player - Kevin Kampschroer: Going Green: Creating Environmentally Friendly Federal Workplaces
The Washington Post
Monday, March 1, 2010
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Web Site Helps Nuclear Security Agency Employees Find Role Models
Goverment Executive
Monday, March 1, 2010
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Uncle Sam Kicks Off New Federal Employee Survey
Government Executive
Friday, February 26, 2010
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Stier: Financial Reform Could Expand the U.S. Bureaucracy
Roll Call
Monday, February 22, 2010
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Federal Player - Tracy Mustin: Building Common Ground to Stop the Spread of Nuclear Weapons
The Washington Post
Monday, February 22, 2010
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In the Federal Sector, A Need for Stronger Leaders
Business Week
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
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Federal Player - Jeffrey Collins: Battling the Narcotics Trade in Bolivia
The Washington Post
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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Federal Diary: Snowstorm's Possible Plus - Advancing Cause of Telework
The Washington Post
Thursday, February 11, 2010
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Freeze on Federal Jobs Won't Reduce Spending
The Boston Globe
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
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Federal Player - Daniel Weinberg: Managing the 2010 Census and Planning for 2020
The Washington Post
Monday, February 8, 2010
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Most Agencies Expand Staffs in 2011
Federal Times
Sunday, February 7, 2010
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Analysis: Internationally Oriented Executives Needed
Government Executive
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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Budget Shifts Long-Term Spending Outlook for Many Agencies
Federal Times
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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Federal Player - Budge Weidman: Uncovering Our Nation's History
The Washington Post
Monday, February 1, 2010
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Recent News Releases
January 7, 2010
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-DAVIS; UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO; UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA; STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY AND SWARTHMORE COLLEGE RECEIVE CALL TO SERVE GRANT TO SPREAD WORD ON CAMPUS ABOUT FEDERAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Partnership for Public Service today announced that five universities will receive Call to Serve Innovation grants to promote federal job opportunities on campus and help students find jobs and internships in fields deemed "mission-critical" by the government.
Complete release — University of California-Davis »
Complete release — University of Chicago »
Complete release — University of South Carolina »
Complete release — Stony Brook University »
Complete release — Swarthmore College »
November 18, 2009
PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMENDS SENATORS GEORGE VOINOVICH AND KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND FOR INTRODUCING THE "ROOSEVELT SCHOLARS ACT OF 2009"
Partnership for Public Service President and CEO Max Stier commends Senators George Voinovich (R-OH) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) for introducing the Roosevelt Scholars Act of 2009, legislation that creates a scholarship-for-service program for students who are committed to serving our country in mission-critical federal jobs.
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November 8, 2009
PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE MOURNS LOSS OF FOUNDING CHAIRMAN SAMUEL J. HEYMAN
The Partnership for Public Service today announced the death of its founding Chairman, Samuel J. Heyman, noted philanthropist and businessman, on Saturday, November 7. Mr. Heyman founded the Partnership in 2001 to inspire a new generation into public service and to transform the business of government.
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November 5, 2009
WANTED: AMERICA'S FINEST PUBLIC SERVANTS FOR SERVICE TO AMERICA MEDALS–THE "OSCARS" OF WASHINGTON
The Partnership for Public Service today announced that nominations are open for the 2010 Service to America Medals – one of the most prestigious awards honoring our nation’s public servants. Nominations for the Sammies are being accepted at servicetoamericamedals.org through January 29, 2010.
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October 14, 2009
PARTNERSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE HIRES NEW VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT, CHRISTINE CARROLL
The Partnership for Public Service today announced that Christine Carroll has joined the organization as Vice President for Development. A seasoned nonprofit fundraiser with more than 15 years of experience, Carroll will lead the organization’s full range of development efforts.
“The addition of Christine Carroll is a coup for the Partnership for Public Service,” said Max Stier, the organization’s president and CEO. “With her significant development experience, Christine is the perfect candidate to help us meet our mission through the support of foundations, corporations and individuals.”
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September 25, 2009
U.S. DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS' JANET KEMP NAMED FEDERAL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR FOR LIFE-SAVING SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE AT 1-800-273-TALK
Nine Additional Stand-Out Federal Employees Receive Prestigious Service to America Medals, the "Oscars" of Government Service
The Partnership for Public Service awarded the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Janet Kemp with the Federal Employee of the Yearmedal, the Service to America Medals top award, at a Washington, D.C. gala held September 23.
Kemp was one of ten outstanding federal workers to receive a Service to America Medal. The “Sammies” have earned a reputation as one of the most prestigious awards dedicated to celebrating America’s civil servants, often referred to as the “Oscars” of government service.
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September 24, 2009
TEN STAND-OUT PUBLIC SERVANTS RECEIVE COVETED SERVICE TO AMERICA MEDALS–THE "OSCARS" OF GOVERNMENT SERVICE–AT WASHINGTON, D.C. GALA
Winners from Washington, D.C., Atlanta, New York and Pakistan
The Partnership for Public Service presented nine Service to America Medals to outstanding public servants whose remarkable work is making the world safer, healthier and greener – at a Washington, D.C. gala held in their honor, September 23.
The Service to America Medals have earned a reputation as one of the most prestigious awards dedicated to celebrating America’s civil servants, often referred to as the “Oscars” of government service.
The top medal, Federal Employee of the Year, went to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Janet Kemp, whose work has the ultimate impact: it saves lives. Kemp created a national suicide prevention hotline for veterans, which has resulted in more than 5,000 immediate rescues.
Additional Service to America Medals were presented to nine federal workers who boast achievements in international affairs, homeland security, health research, patient care, reducing homelessness, combating environmental degradation, helping Americans avoid foreclosure and stay in their homes, and reducing air pollution.
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Recent Media Advisories
January 11, 2010
REPORT TO IMPROVE THE PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION PROCESS CALLS FOR MAJOR CHANGES TO ENSURE WELL-BEING AND SAFETY OF AMERICANS
Forty Percent of Top Senate-Confirmed Obama Administration Positions Still Vacant
On Wednesday, January 13 approaching the first year anniversary of the Obama administration, the Partnership for Public Service will release a report on improving the presidential transition process – a process that relies too much on “hope and luck,” according to the report.
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September 14, 2009
NINE STAND-OUT PUBLIC SERVANTS TO RECEIVE COVETED SERVICE TO AMERICA MEDALS AT WASHINGTON, D.C. GALA
Winners hail from D.C., Atlanta, New York and Pakistan; Elizabeth Vargas, co-anchor, ABC News "20/20" to host gala
On Wednesday, September 23, the Partnership for Public Service will present the 2009 Service to America Medals – including Federal Employee of the Year – to nine outstanding public servants who are working on the nation’s most pressing challenges and are making the world safer, healthier and greener.
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