Federal Insider: How the Roberts court is unusual

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, March 05, 2012 News from the Fed Page How is the Roberts Court unusual? A law professor counts the ways. Robert Barnes The group of nine headed by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. is an "outlier" in several ways from the 105 versions of the court that have come before, wrote law professor Benjamin H. Barton. More Federal Headlines U.S. Mint to offer Star-Spangled Banner coins Hard look at food inspection in U.S. Holder set to explain rationale for killing U.S. citizens abroad The Federal Eye Problems with federal personnel program examined Summit will examine government diversity IRS warns of tax scam Federal Diary Problems with federal personnel program examined Joe Davidson House Republicans call on the Obama administration to explain recent mishaps with a prestigious program designed to attract future government leaders. Federal question of the week Has telecommuting increased at your worksite? If so, how? On Leadership Leadership advice by Steven Pearlstein On Leadership Have a thorny issue you're facing as a leader? Want an answer that cuts through the mush? Ask Steve. Federal Player of the Week Protecting the habitat for migratory birds The Partnership for Public Service The tens of thousands of migratory birds that populate the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in central New Mexico have Dennis Vicente to thank, in part, for the their meals that sustain them throughout the year. 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