Federal Insider: Election pivotal for nation's courts

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, February 06, 2012 News from the Fed Page Election pivotal for nation's courts Mark Sherman and — Associated Press If Obama is reelected, his appointments could alter balance of power More Federal Headlines Postal regulatory chairman's travel comes under scrutiny The Federal Eye Where do federal employees work? Postal regulator defends travel schedule Federal employees react to threat of another pay freeze Federal question of the week How would a federal pay freeze affect you? On Leadership Why Eli Manning is a better leader than Tom Brady Bill Taylor Tom Brady has the good looks, the glamorous wife, the gaudy stats. He is what we mere mortals can never be. Manning, on the other hand, represents the best of what we can all hope to become. Federal Player of the Week Stargazing in the nation's defense bout 50 nights a year, Brian Mason can be found under the huge white dome on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., peering into a 26-inch telescope and observing double stars. 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